Phnom Penh
Cambodia's riverfront capital — a golden royal palace, sobering Khmer Rouge memorials, French-colonial streets, lively markets and a buzzing café and food scene.
A sample 2-day Phnom Penh route
The royal city and riverfront on day one; a sombre, respectful history half-day with the memorials, the markets and a Mekong sunset on day two.
- Day 1Royal city & riverfront
- Day 2History, markets & a Mekong sunset
This is one of several routes in the guide — change the length, budget and dates yourself in the workspace.
Where to eat in Phnom Penh
- Fish amok
- Beef lok lak
- Kuy teav (noodle soup)
- Num pang (Cambodian baguette)
- Bai sach chrouk (pork & rice)
- Cambodian BBQ & soup
Good to know
Where to stay
Riverside (Sisowath Quay), BKK1, Daun Penh (central), Tonlé Bassac.
How long to go
2 days suits most visitors. Shorter and longer routes are built in, so you are never padding a trip to fill days.
Phnom Penh travel guides
In-depth, free reads with real routes, Maps links, budgets and the mistakes to skip:
- Phnom Penh in 2 Days: A Practical Itinerary
The Royal Palace and National Museum, the Khmer Rouge memorials, the markets and a Mekong sunset — a respectful, practical two-day Phnom Penh plan with Maps links, budgets and the things to know.
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