Asia · City
Phnom Penh
A riverside capital with confronting recent history.
- Place
- Phnom Penh · Cambodia · KH
- World region
- Asia
- Type
- City
- ID
- DST-0186
Why go
A riverside capital with confronting recent history.
Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek are difficult but essential context for understanding modern Cambodia. The riverfront and Royal Palace give the city a lighter side.
Signature experiences
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Choeung Ek memorial
- Royal Palace and riverside at dusk
Interest tags
historymemorialriverfoodcity
Good for
History travellersReflective travellers
Pairs well with
Best months
Nov-Feb
Avoid months
Mar-May (heat) · Jun-Oct (rain)
Ideal stay
2 days
Nearest airport
PNH · Phnom-penh
Pace
Balanced
Cost tier
Budget
Peak crowd level
Moderate
Country ISO
KH
