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Phnom Penh the capital of Cambodia is a great city with lots of things to do and see for a potential visitor. The city is spread out on the banks of two rivers. One can reach the city by the Phnom Penh’s International Airport which is around 10 kilometers from the centre of the city. All major airlines have their services here. However if you are feeling a little adventurous then you can take bus service or the exotic route of the boat ride to Phnom Penh from Char Doc in Vietnam following the Mekong River. There are many interesting sites and attractions to see and visit in Phnom Penh and one of the most important one is the Wat Phnom from where one can see great views of the city. Phnom Penh is the mainstay of the Cambodia’s nightlife. It is a good balance of fun and safety and the recent increase of bars in the city offers greater choice than ever before. |
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Although local public transport system is not perfect in Phnom Penh but still one can take either motorcycle taxis or tuk-tuks which can be easily found on every corner ready to take the visitor around town. They are quite cheap but one can also take a three wheeled cycle rickshaws ride around town. Taxi service is scarce and cars are also hard to rent. One alternative to this is to ask your hotel to arrange for a taxi, they charge for it but do it for their guests. There is no dearth of accommodation in Phnom Penh. You can find the same from $5 per night budget guest house to a more expensive four or five star international hotel. One will find good selection of accommodation in the Riverside area.
Phnom Penh has wide varieties of food available to cater to all tastes and likings. The best place for your taste buds in Phnom Penh is the river front along Sisowath Quay; here you will get a good choice of international food and flavor. Though there is a distinctly French influence in the dishes available, one can also try the traditional Cambodian fare which you get easily. Also available are restaurants with Vietnamese and Thai dishes which make this area a true South East Asian dining experience. The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda is one of the top sites here. At present it is home to the King and Queen of Cambodia. It was built in 1866 by King Norodom. The Royal Palace stands on the original citadel, Banteay Kev. In the Royal Palace is the Silver Pagoda where you can see the emerald Buddha and a Buddha made of solid gold. The Silver Pagoda has many other interesting sites including the Mondap library which consist the richly illuminated sacred texts written on palm leaves. Next to the Royal Palace is the National Museum. The museum has Angkoran statues and an extensive collection of exhibits from that era. Then there is the Tuol Sieng Genocide Museum, it displays evidence of Cambodia’s horrific past under the rule of Pol Pot.
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