Things to do in Phnom Penh

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Top 10 things to do in Phnom Penh

1.Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
The official residence of the King featuring the stunning Silver Pagoda, home to precious Buddhist treasures. Phnom Penh's most visited site, blending traditional Khmer architecture with French colonial influences.
≈ 10 €
2.Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)
Former torture prison of the Khmer Rouge regime transformed into a memorial museum. Major historical site documenting the atrocities of 1975-1979 with archives, photographs, and testimonies.
≈ 5 €
3.Choeung Ek Killing Fields
Khmer Rouge memorial featuring mass graves and a stupa containing 8,000 skulls. A solemn historical site 17 km from Phnom Penh and an essential complement to Tuol Sleng.
≈ 6 €
4.Wat Phnom (Temple of the Hill)
Buddhist pagoda perched on a 27-meter artificial hill, founded in 1373. An iconic landmark of Phnom Penh offering panoramic city views.
≈ 1 €
5.National Museum of Cambodia
Major archaeological museum housing the world's largest collection of Khmer sculptures. Iconic red-brick building with interior courtyards, featuring collections spanning from the 5th century to present day.
≈ 8 €
6.Phsar Thmei Central Market
Iconic Art Deco market with a distinctive cross layout and yellow dome. Phnom Penh's commercial heart since 1937, perfect for fabrics, jewelry, souvenirs, and authentic local experiences.
Free
7.Mekong River Sunset Cruise
Sail the Mekong at sunset with stunning views of the city and floating villages. A romantic and relaxing experience with drinks typically included.
≈ 25-40 €
8.Dinner & Show at Phare Ponleu Selpak Theatre
Contemporary Cambodian circus and acrobatic performance paired with a traditional Khmer buffet dinner in an intimate Phnom Penh theatre.
≈ 52 €
9.Khmer Cuisine at Chanrey Tree
Traditional restaurant in a colonial villa offering authentic Khmer cooking. Multi-course meal in a historic setting with garden views.
≈ 35-50 €
10.Apsara Dance Show at Khmer Borane Restaurant
Dinner and show featuring traditional dancers in authentic costumes performing classical Khmer dance movements throughout your meal.
≈ 38 €