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Phnom Penh Attractions

What to See in Phnom Penh
Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda

Built in 1866, the site contains various buildings of interest, including the Khmer-style Throne Hall, now used for special ceremonial occasions. South of the Throne Hall are the Royal Treasury and the Villa of Napoleon III, built in Egypt in 1866, for the opening of the Suez Canal, and was later presented to the Cambodian king as a gift. The famous Silver Pagoda, originally constructed of wood in 1866, was expanded in 1962 by King Sihanouk who had the floor inlaid with 5,329 solid silver tiles, hence its name. The most revered image is the Emerald Buddha, made of Baccarat crystal and dating back to the 17th century. Behind it, another Buddha statue was cast in 1906, utilizing 90 kg of gold, and decorated with 9,584 diamonds. Cabinets along the perimeter contain gifts presented to royalty and dignitaries. Along the inside of the recently restored 600-metre external wall is a colorful mural depicting scenes from the Reamker, the Khmer version of the Ramayana....

Phnom Penh Activities

What to Do in Phnom Penh As a capital of Cambodia,

Phnom Penh has a lot to offer the tourist. Here are some ideas of how much fun one can have in the capital... Amusement Park

This is at the South Sisowath Quay in Phnom Penh and is packed with colorful ways to have fun, including a roller coaster, a roller skating area with a big wavy floor section and lots of booths where punters try to burst balloons with darts. It is, of course, nowhere near as extravagant as Disneyland, say, but this is a great place for people-watching, especially watching local people enjoying life with friends and families - a reminder to outsiders that there is now much more to Cambodia than the grim history of the Killing Fields.
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Phnom Penh Restaurants

Where and What to Eat in Phnom Penh

In Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, there are countless good restaurants to satisfy all tastes and budgets. Many of them have unique designs and fascinating decor. The variety is enormous; it would be no exaggeration to say that you can find almost all the cuisines of the world in Phnom Penh - French, Mexican, Italian, German, Greek, English, Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Malay and Thai. And that's just a sampling...

Phnom Penh Nightlife

What to Do at Night in Phnom Penh

Early evening in Phnom Penh you can visit establishments like the Australian-owned Rubies Bar, frequented by young and well-heeled expats or the FCC on Sisowath Quay which has great views and good, if somewhat over-priced, food. The California 2 Café and Guesthouse is where expats and travelers meet and exchange information. These are generally quieter establishments.

Phnom Penh Shopping

Where to Shop and What to Buy in Phnom Penh

You'll find Cambodian silk for sale in Phnom Penh at the Russian Market (a Cold War era goods depot) and silk shops and boutiques across town, many specializing in silk creations such as tailored Asian and Euro-Asian fashions, accessories and soft furnishings. Also available at traditional markets are pounded silverwork, often in the shape of animals. Statues and carvings of traditional and religious subjects are widespread but don't for one minute believe you are buying an antique;