Packed with well-organized streets, charming old houses alongside new modern buildings, hectic river ports, stimulating night markets and restaurants of various cuisines, Phnom Penh poses as a typical growing Asian capital.
Having the biggest international airport in the country and being connected with Vietnam by short land way and river way, Phnom Penh welcomes travelers from all sort of backgrounds, coming for both holiday and business.
In comparison with other cities in Cambodia, Phnom Penh represents the fascination and growth of its country the most.
The city will sooth you with its deeply-rooted cultural value and inspiring architectural works. Moreover, Phnom Penh is also enchanted with sunshine, warmth and an open space for new investors by the hospitality of the Khmer people, who were able to make Cambodia a a home for tourists, from which they can plan and prepare visits to other noteworthy areas of Cambodia .
- Food & Drink
- Travel Guide
- Activities
- Recommended Tours
1. Food & Drink
Like in many other Asian countries and cities, street food carts and restaurants are the best way to discover cuisine in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Such options give you to enjoy all the regular snacks and dishes cooked up in front of you at an appealing price most of the time.
Fish amok
Fish amok is an authentic Khmer street food with renowned reputation over Cambodia.
Fish amok is prepared by cooking fish moose with coconut curry in banana leaves.
With the purpose of building different layers of flavor, a wider range of spices such as lemongrass, kaffir lime and turmeric root and local herb called “slok ngor” are added.
Grilled pork on skewers
Grilled pork on skewers is not only appealing optically and aromatically but has also the fulfilling mouth-watering taste.
You can choose between skewers styled differently, either pork with pickled salad combined with veggies and rice, or pork with herbs and condiments.
Lok Lak
Lok Lak owes its root from Vietnam, a Cambodia’s neighbor.
The juicy stir-fried beef is served generously, topped with salad from fresh tomato and onion, crispy lettuce and cucumber, flavored with lime juice and black pepper or chili sauce.
The nicely brown beef with its colorful veggie and salad coat is irresistible!
Nom Pao (Steamed pork bun)
Nom Pao is stuffed generously with soft pork meat, egg and especially flavored with black pepper and cooked in a steamer.
Be sure to enjoy the bun when it’s still hot, otherwise the bun will be harder and lose its original excellent smell and taste.
This dish may remind you of the Chinese dumplings, however, Nom Pao is not as light and fluffy as those dumplings.
2. Travel Guide
Phnom Penh is not only the capital and largest city of Cambodia, but has also defended the reputation of being a particularly beautiful oriental pearl for generations.
The city embraces an impressive combination between its deep-rooted traditions and the charm of the faded French colonial era.
3. Activities
Visits to the National Fine Arts' Museum, Wat Phnom pagoda and Central Market, then dropping off at the ballet school, and attending the night market near the Tonle Sap.
HISTORICAL TOUR
Historical tour to the Toul Sleng Genocidal Museum and relevant memorials.
RIVER CRUISE
Mekong river cruise from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Saigon and vice versa
NATURAL SITES
Departure for Kayin and Mon States in the Southeast or taking short flight to mysterious Mrak-ou, Ngapali or another beaches in the West.
RELAXING
Entertainment and shopping at the night market, bar, pubs, exciting streets by the river.
Photography tour, LGBT tour, MICE and excursions to beaches and islands in the South.
4. Recommended Tours
Phnom Penh/Silk Weaving and Ancient Temples
Phnom Penh Cooking Class one day