Phnom Penh

Royal Palace is situated at the heart of the city of Angkor Thom, the Royal Palace area is distinguished by two terraces that parallel the road. Evidence of the Royal Palace itself is illusive because only the stone substructure...

The abhidharma Pitaka contains philosophical, psychological, and doctrinal discussions and classifications. It consists of seven separate works. They include detailed classifications of psychological phenomena, metaphysical analysis,...

The distinctive art-deco styling of the Central Market makes it stand out among the architecture of Phnom Penh. The Central Market was built in 1937. Today, most visitors to Phnom Penh tour this market, where they can shop for the...

In addition to Toul Sleng, there is another place where Khmer Rouge killed people. That place is in Wat Chheung Ek, in Chheung Ek commune, Khan Donkaor, about 15 kilometers from the center of Phnom Penh. Visitors to the Killing Fields...

Keung Preah Bat houses the footprints of the four Buddhas who have already reached enlightenment. Those Buddhas are Kok Santhor, Neak Komonor, Kasabor and Samonkodom. In addition to the four Buddhas who have reached enlightenment,...

Kunthabopha stupa was built in 1960 as the resting place for the ashes of Princess Norodom Kunthabopha, the daughter of King Norodom Sihanouk. She was 4 years old when she died of dengue fever. The stupa’s design is based...

The National Museum of Phnom Penh is instantly recognizable, with its warm red terracotta and its gracefully curved roof topped by dozens of guardian nagas. Located just north of the Royal Palace, off the street of Artists (178 street),...

Phnom Khan Malineati Borapat Kailasha or Phnom Mondul is the Buddha left his footprints on the stone. On the Phnom Mondul, there is a statue of the Buddha and 108 blessings of life before the Buddha reaches enlightenment.

In addition to the main tourist attractions above, Phnom Penh offers a number of other cultural sites and places to relax. They include Chatomuk Hall, south of the Royal Palace and along the riverfront, where dancers perform...

Cambodia’s Royal Palace, located along Sothearos Boulevard, and was built in 1866, during the reign of king Norodom. Points of interest inside the palace include: Prasat Tevea Vinichay (the Throne Hall): The hall where kings...

So-named because of the prevalence of items from the Eastern Bloc in past time, the Russian Market today is a treasure trove for tourists. Particular items worth seeking out include CDs, fabrics, Jewelry, carved handicrafts...

Wat Preah Keo Morakot (The Siliver Pagoda) War Preah Keo Morakot is located in the southern portion of the Royal Palace complex. The pagoda was formerly known as Wat Uborsoth Rotannaram because it is where the king worshiped,...

The Sutta Pitaka, a collection of discourses, is primarily composed of dialogues between the Buddha and other people. It consists of five groups of texts: Digha Nikaya (collection of long discourses), Majjhima Nikaya...

A stroll or Cyclo ride along the park lined riverfront is a must-pubs, restaurants, shops and tourist boats line the way. Chhroy Changva park is anther newly attraction at the other side of the river opposite the Royal Palace.

Toul Sleng Genocidal Museum is the former Toul Sleng High School. In 1975, during the Khmer Rouge regime, the school was used as a prison and torture center, known as the time as S-21. Thousands of Cambodian and a number of foreigners...

The Vinaya Pitaka, the code of monastic discipline, consists of more than 225 rules governing the conduct of Buddhist monks and nuns. Each is accompanied by a story explaining the original reason for the rule. The rules are arranged...

Located a short distance from the Royal Palace, the heart of the capital Wat Phnom is popular with Cambodians and tourists alike. It is the center of Phnom Penh that gives the city name. At 27 meters above sea level, it is the highest...

Wat Unaloam, located near the royal place, is an ideal monastery for tourists to learn about Cambodia’s Buddhism. This pagoda serves as the headquarters for one of Cambodia’s most revered Buddhist patriarchs. In addition to the...