cambodia

Phnom Penh

Cambodia's river capital: Art Deco grit, gilded palaces, and a city finding its voice.

2-3 nights recommendedNovember-February (cool and dry)Plan this chapter →

Phnom Penh sits at the confluence of three rivers. The Royal Palace gleams gold on the waterfront, the Silver Pagoda's floor is paved with 5,000 silver tiles, and the city's Art Deco legacy is being reimagined by a new generation.

We also reach the memorial at Choeung Ek, arriving via Phnom Penh (PNH).

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History Buffs · Urban Explorers · Culture Seekers

Phnom Penh, Cambodia's river capital: Art Deco grit, gilded palaces, and a city finding its voice.
Plate IPhnom Penh. Adobe Stock
01
The Stay

Elegant stays on the waterfront.

Rosewood Phnom Penh

  • Sora rooftop bar
  • Vattanac Capital Tower
  • City panoramas

Raffles Hotel Le Royal

  • Elephant Bar
  • Garden pools
  • Heritage suites

Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh

  • Rooftop pool
  • Market proximity
  • Modern design
02
The Palate

  • 01Central Market brunch
  • 02Riverside sunset at FCC
  • 03Private cooking class with Kampot pepper
  • 04Street food tour through BKK1 and Russian Market
03
The Stillness

  • 01Royal Palace throne hall in morning quiet
  • 02Tuol Sleng, bearing witness with respect
  • 03Mekong island ferry ride at sunset
  • 04Wat Phnom hilltop pagoda
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