Cambodia - Phnom Penh

Cambodia's capital dates back to the early 15th century when King Ponhea Yat established the first administration centre in the Angkor empire, officially becoming the capital in the mid 19th century.

Modern day Phnom Penh sadly has a wealth of social problems with drugs and prostitution visible elements of a declining city.

During the daytime Phnom Penh is pleasant enough but after dark their have been reports of tourists being beaten up, mugged and dragged from their motorbikes. The "New York of Asia"!

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Places of interest

Royal Palace
Although visitors are forbidden to actually go inside the building, this is still a stunning photo moment from the outside. The beautifully curved roof is one of the defining sights of Phnom Penh.

Wat Preah Keo (Silver Pagoda)
Next to the Royal Palace, this is the most famous pagoda in Phnom Penh. The name comes from over 5,000 silver tiles, each one over 1kg in weight, that cover the floor. A life sized Buddha, made of pure gold and covered with nearly 10,000 diamonds, can be seen at the altar. Quite an impressive sight. Open daily except Mondays. Entrance is US$2

National Museum
Hosts a variety of objects from Cambodia's colourful history. Angkor artifacts are the highlights. can be found here. Open daily except Mondays. Entrance is US$2

Markets
Phnom Penh has three markets worth a look. The Central Market, the Russian Market and the Tuol Tum Pong Market which is the least expensive of the three.

The Killing Field Museum (Tuol Sleng)
Formerly a school but taken over by the Khmer Rouge in 1975 and turned into their notorious torture and murder chamber...!