Phnom Penh Holidays: an Overview

Located at the confluence of three rivers - the Mekong, the Bassac and Tonle Sap - Phnom Penh is divided into distinct quarters.

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No Phnom Penh holiday is complete without a visit to its markets, as they offer an opportunity to be acquainted with the country's local produce, and also to buy textiles, antiques and jewellery
Gaze at the treasures within the Silver Pagoda, located in the city's Royal Palace

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Phnom Penh: the Detail

Broad boulevards and old colonial buildings characterise the French part of Phnom Penh. Many older buildings have survived and make for good, photogenic wandering, along with bustling restaurants and shops.

Along the waterfront sits the impressive Royal Palace, and Silver Pagoda. Five tonnes of silver was used to create its glistening floor tiles, along with a solid gold life-size Buddha effigy taking centre stage.

On a darker note, the notorious Killing Fields lie nearby and are a grim reminder of the brutality of the Khmer Rouge. These mass burial grounds are both sobering and touching and, in light of Cambodia's resurgence since then, are perhaps best regarded as a positive reflection of a nation's resilience.

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Those with a little more time in Phnom Penh should take a day trip out to the old Cambodian capital of Oudong, particularly at the weekends when it's a popular haunt with Phnom Penh's residents - a great chance to enjoy lunch with the locals!

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A note on price

Cambodia is reasonably affordable: a 10-day itinerary starts from approximately £1,800 per person (excluding flights), though stays in the most luxurious hotels could cost up to £6,000 per person for a trip of the same duration. There are no direct flights to Cambodia, so these commonly cost from £700 per person. Learn more about our pricing