Being the lively capital city of Cambodia, Phnom Penh attracts attention of tourists all over the world not only for its stunning Riyal Palace but also for a wide variety of other interesting things to do. Tours Indochina Laos
Sisowath Quay
Standing along the intersection of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap River and located near the Royal Palace of Cambodia, the Sisowath Quay which is parallel to Sisowath Boulevard in the Chamkarmon district is a historic riverside located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Sisowath Quay
Stretching the length of 3km, the quay is lined with vendors, locals, tourists and filled with hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. The part in front of the palace is the place people stand to watch boat races during the Water Festival. Laos travel packages
Early in the morning the Quay kicks off with a life confirming exercise time to some interesting music – while birds fly and turn in decorative design formation above your head. Not only being an ideal place to hang out for a few days, the Quay is also a great palace where you can enjoy relaxing environment with great beer, stunning coffee and authentic French baguettes available along the whole length.
Being a striking three-kilometer-long boulevard, Sisowath Quay is regarded as the most bustling area in the city, with a series of boutiques, bars, cafes, restaurants and luxury hotels. Having a stunningly cool and relaxing atmosphere, the Sisowath Quay is able to provide both Cambodians and tourists one of the most delightful getaways there thanks to its strategic location at the meeting point of almost all roads that lead to the key highlights of the city.
Central Market
Central Market
When first operating in 1937, Central Market, which is situated in Phnom Penh and today still operates as a market was claimed to be the largest market in Asia. Louis Chauchon, a French architect is the initial designer of the layouts here. Coming here, tourists can find checked scarves, stationery, household items, cloth for sarongs, flowers as well as second hand clothes, usually from Europe and the US in many stalls standing around the main buildings. Coming to the fresh food sections, photographers will have a lot of opportunities to capture stunning moments.
At the western side of the structure facing the Monivong Boulevard, visitors can find out a host of good value food stalls. Displaying a wide range of the freshest and most healthy food, if food shopping is on your mind, Central Market is definitely a perfect choice. Remember to arrive early in the morning before all of the best food and produce has been sold out. Open from early in the morning until the early evening, Central Market is surely the best market in Phnom Penh for browsing.
Wat Ounalom
Constituted in 1443 and containing of 44 structures, the Wat Ounalom which received a battering during the Pol Pot period is the headquarters of Cambodian Buddhism. Nowadays, the wat has turned back to life – the head of the Buddhist of the country lives here, together with a large number of monks.
Wat Ounalom
At the left side of the dais, on the second floor of the main building, is situated a statue of Huot Tat, the Cambodian Buddhism’s fourth patriarch who was killed by Pol Pot. Founded in 1971 when the patriarch was 80 years old, the statue was thrown in the Mekong by the Khmer Rouge to indicate that Buddhism was no longer the strong force in Cambodia. After 1979, the statue was retrieved. You can go up to the third floor through the stairway to the left behind the dais to see a glass case housing a tiny marble Burmese originated Buddha that was broken into small pieces by the Khmer Rouge and later reassembled. Coming here, visitors also have a great opportunity to catch spectacular views of the Mekong.
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