11 important places in Phnom Penh, foreign tourists want to know can not miss

Halal Tourism (Cambodia)

Phnom Penh, March 15th, 2023 —

Phnom Penh is an old capital that is more than 600 years old and has four rivers flowing together. Apart from being the economic and political center of the capital with a population of over 3 million, it is also an important tourist destination.

Today, Halal Tourism Cambodia will reveal the location of Phnom Penh’s most popular tourist destinations that foreign tourists can not Missed a visit.

1. Central Market

Central Market is one of the most prominent heritage buildings in Phnom Penh. Built at a time when Cambodia was under French colonial rule, it is one of Phnom Penh’s 30 most important buildings.

2. Cheung EK Killing Field

The historical site of Cheung Ek is located about 15 km southwest of Phnom Penh. This historic site attracts international tourists to visit the site of the brutal massacre during the Pol Pot genocide.

3. Independence Monument

The Independence Monument is the identity of Phnom Penh. Construction of the Independence Monument to commemorate the heroism of Cambodian ancestors who sacrificed their lives to regain independence from France.

4. National Museum

The National Museum is the largest museum in Cambodia, a collection of important national cultural and historical treasures. The National Museum houses more than 14,000 statues and historical evidence of Cambodia from prehistoric times, Angkor and later. The National Museum was built in 1917-1920, located next to the northern part of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh.

5. Night Market

The market is popular among young people and many foreign visitors, located on the riverfront. Meet with stalls selling clothes, food, accompanied by concerts, singers, musicians and dancers.

6. River Cruises

Cruises are also of interest to both national and international guests. Some foreign visitors, after sightseeing, often take a boat trip along the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers to see the sights. And the night beauty of Phnom Penh.

7. Royal Palace

The Royal Palace is an unmissable location for foreign tourists visiting Phnom Penh and also a  staying place of  King.

8. Toul Tom Poung Market

Toul Tom Poung Market, known to foreigners as a Russian market, is famous for its local artifacts and food seekers. There are also souvenirs for sale, such as statues, jewelry, gold, clothes and more.

9. Tuol Sleng Prison Museum

The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, or Tuol Sleng Museum, was formerly a place of detention, interrogation, and brutal torture and killing of the Pol Pot generation. Full photos of the victims’ confessions, materials of torture, as well as the graves of the 14 victims who died Buried there, too.

10. Wat Phnom

Wat Phnom is the heart of the history of Phnom Penh since the time of King Ponhea Yat in 1434, when he arrived This built a city named after that place.

11. Riverside

The riverside is a popular place in Phnom Penh, always attracting people to sit and relax. In the evenings, there are also boat rides, soaking up the fresh air and eating together to create a fun atmosphere with friends and family.