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Phnom Penh

What to see

Top attractions in Phnom Penh

Landmarks and local experiences worth adding to your visit.

Phnom Penh

Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda

The Cambodian king's official residence, known for elegant Khmer roofs and the silver-tiled pagoda.

08:00–17:00· 1.5 hours
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The Cambodian king's official residence, known for elegant Khmer roofs and the silver-tiled pagoda.

Address: Samdach Sothearos Boulevard

Admission: Entrance ticket required

Phnom Penh

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

A sobering memorial and museum preserving the history of S-21 during the Khmer Rouge period.

08:00–17:00· 1.5–2 hours
Visitor details

A sobering memorial and museum preserving the history of S-21 during the Khmer Rouge period.

Address: Street 113, Phnom Penh

Admission: Entrance ticket required

Phnom Penh
Cambodia's riverside capital, where the Royal Palace's gilded spires sit a few kilometres from the sobering Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.

Highlights

  • Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
  • Toul Sleng and Killing Fields history tour
  • Riverside promenade at sunset
  • Central Market (Phsar Thmei)

How to get there

Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH), or by Mekong riverboat from Ho Chi Minh City.
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