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Phnom Penh Overview

Founded in the mid-14th century by the Khmers as a monastery, Phnom Penh replaced Angkor Thom, a city at the Angkor temples, a century later as the country's capital. The city has long been a vital trading hub at the confluence of three rivers: the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac. Perhaps the city's most auspicious history was actually when it lay vacant; following an eviction order from Pol Pot, the city was deserted in a period of hours, and almost all of Phnom Penh's residents moved to the countryside in 1975, not to return until 1979 under the authority of Vietnamese troops. Read More

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Hotels

InterContinental PHNOM PENH

296, BOULEVARD MAO TSE TOUNG
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Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Raffles Hotel Le Royal

92 Rukhak Vithei Daun Penh
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Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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SUNWAY HOTEL PHNOM PENH

NO 1, STREET 92,
PHNOM PENH 12202 Map

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Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Attractions

Central Market

Between Streets 126 and 136 in the town center
Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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This Art Deco behemoth, built in 1937, is a city landmark and, on any given day, a veritable... Read More

Independence Monument

South of the town center at the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk
Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Built in the late 1950s to commemorate Cambodia's independence from the French on November... Read More

National Museum

Just north of the Royal Palace at Street 178, and a short walk from the river
Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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What the British Museum is to the Elgin Marbles of Greece's Parthenon, the National Museum... Read More


Airports

Major Airports near Phnom Penh

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Other Smaller Airports near Phnom Penh

Distance (mi.)
Phnom Penh Pochentong Airport 4.5 map
Ubon Ratchathani Muang Ubon Airport 254.8 map


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    from $955, 9 days
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    Travel Indochina
    from $3150, 14 days
    Begin in Cambodia, where you explore the cultural and historical sights of Phnom Penh and stunning temples of Angkor. From here we fly to Vietnam...
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    from $3190, 20 days
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    from $1035, 14 days
    Like other countries in South East Asia, Cambodia has superb ancient sights, friendly locals, pristine jungle scenery, long white beaches and...
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Phnom Penh Vacation Rentals

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from: $180

3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, Coffee Maker, Fireplace, Garage, Hot Tub, Iron, Jacuzzi, Laundry, No Pets, Phone, Refrigerator, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool
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from: $100

Phnom Penh Cambodia - City Villa Hotel Apartment

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Linens, Phone, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, Towels
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from: $70

Phnom Penh Cambodia - Damnak Angkor Village

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Linens, Phone, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, Towels

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