Top 4 Things to Do On Your Next Phnom Penh Day Trip
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<strong>Top</strong> 4 <strong>Things</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Do</strong> <strong>On</strong> <strong>Your</strong><br />
<strong>Next</strong> <strong>Phnom</strong> <strong>Penh</strong> <strong>Day</strong> <strong>Trip</strong>
<strong>Top</strong> 4 <strong>Things</strong> To <strong>Do</strong> <strong>On</strong> <strong>Your</strong><br />
<strong>Next</strong> <strong>Phnom</strong> <strong>Penh</strong> <strong>Day</strong> <strong>Trip</strong><br />
There’re no scarcity of activities <strong>to</strong><br />
fill your stay in the Cambodian<br />
capital, from dipping in<strong>to</strong> Khmer<br />
culture & exploring the city’s legacy,<br />
<strong>to</strong> savoring the delights of the array of<br />
local foods available. Here are the <strong>to</strong>p<br />
4 things <strong>to</strong> do on your next <strong>Phnom</strong><br />
<strong>Penh</strong> day trip.
The Royal Palace and Silver<br />
Pagoda<br />
The Royal Palace caters as the King’s<br />
official dwelling, a site for court ceremony<br />
& a symbol of the monarchy. Nonetheless,<br />
some sections are open <strong>to</strong> the public &<br />
<strong>to</strong>urists can amble through the manicured<br />
gardens and explore the libraries, ornate<br />
temples and galleries inside the palace<br />
grounds. The palace compound is also<br />
home <strong>to</strong> the Silver Pagoda, a famous shrine<br />
that takes up an important place on the<br />
riverside and is named for its glittering<br />
silver floors.
Situated beside the Royal Palace,<br />
the National Museum of<br />
Cambodia is home <strong>to</strong> over 5,000<br />
artifacts dating back <strong>to</strong> the<br />
ancient Angkorian era. Various<br />
rooms showcase an array of rare<br />
sculptures, lingas and other<br />
items, including the Leper King<br />
from Siem Reap and a gigantic<br />
eleventh century bronze Vishnu.<br />
It provides <strong>to</strong>urists some<br />
excellent knowledge before a<br />
visit <strong>to</strong> Angkor Wat<br />
Archaeological Park.
Phsar Thmey<br />
The central market in <strong>Phnom</strong> <strong>Penh</strong> boasts a<br />
uniquely diverse his<strong>to</strong>ry from the majority of<br />
inner city markets in South Asia, making it one<br />
of the most admirable activities <strong>to</strong> do in <strong>Phnom</strong><br />
<strong>Penh</strong>. Architected by famous French architects<br />
Jean Desbois & Wladimir Koundorouff, it was<br />
the biggest indoor market anywhere in Asia<br />
when it was constructed. Now the market<br />
accommodates everything Cambodian, including<br />
jewelry, clothing, handicrafts, local fruits,<br />
vegetables, and so on. Here you can sharpen<br />
your bargaining skills while buying the best<br />
souvenirs <strong>to</strong> take back home. Phsar Thmey is<br />
also an excellent place <strong>to</strong> take incredible pictures<br />
of Cambodia.
Killing Fields<br />
Looking <strong>to</strong> do some unusual things in<br />
<strong>Phnom</strong> <strong>Penh</strong>? S-21 prison was the<br />
cruelest of Khmer Rouge extermination<br />
camps. It’s the sites of the mass killing<br />
funeral of more than 15,000 folks. After<br />
its finding, a Buddhist monument known<br />
as the Choeung Ek was built as a sign of<br />
admiration for their souls. You can avail<br />
half-day <strong>to</strong>urs of the Killing Fields where<br />
you’re offered with knowledgeable audio<br />
guides and also <strong>to</strong>urs of the prison<br />
facility that accommodated the victims.<br />
This is a must on your <strong>Phnom</strong> <strong>Penh</strong> day<br />
trip!
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