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Russian Market

This huge market was given the name ‘Russian’ after it turned into a major tourist stop. The market has shops for everything from electronics to fabrics and souvenirs. There are several vendors’ stalls and barrows selling inexpensive silk and other fabrics that can be given to the tailor with specifications suggested. The south of Russian Market is packed with stalls of traditional Khmer handicrafts, jewelry, silverworks, carvings, and other Khmer culture oriented craft pieces.

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Paragon Mall

Plaza

Head to Paragon Mall when the heat is scorching and kids are tired and irritating you. The ‘kids play area’ inside the mall gives them a chance to play around with balls and take electronic rides. Meanwhile you can go shop!

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Le Jardin

Garden

Located at 16 Street 360, this is the place your kids will love. Take them there for breakfast or lunch. While the delicious food arrives, kids can play in the fully toy-equipped play area and enjoy themselves.

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Phnom Tamao Zoo

zoo

This is the best place to visit with kids. Though it’s located on a 30 kilometers distance from the main city, but your kids will have a great time there while observing the rehabilitation and conservation of animals. Feeding the dear, ducks and fishes would be delight for thrm. Whereas seeing monkeys jump and roll would surely give them a fir of laughter.

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Mekong River

River

Most kids love water and the thrill that comes with a boat ride will surely beat the rollercoaster fun for them. Take a boat ride with them on the Mekong River, they will love to see the water life and wave at the kids in other boats. It gives you a quality time with kids.

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Naga World Casino

Luxury

Ever since 1995, Naga world is attracting a wide range of clientele, from the casino lovers to the business elite and families! It is acknowledged as one of the best casino-hotels in Indo China and offers you their exquisite services from a relaxing spa, gaming halls, karaoke lounges, and spacious deluxe rooms and suites. At Naga world you will discover, love, and invigorate exotic beyond the trend.

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Wat Ounalom

Temple

Built in 1443, it is the center of Cambodian Buddhism. It has around 44 structures some of which were destructed during Khmer Rouge’s regime. This Wat was built to keep an eyebrow hair of a Buddha relic.

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Killing Fields of Choeung Ek

Cemetery

This site is located about 17 kilometers south of Phnom Penh. It is a former Chinese graveyard. Today, it is famous with the name ‘Killing Fields’ because during the Khmer Rouge’s regime (1975-1979) about 17000 people were executed there. After the regime collapsed, several dead bodies were found from that area. Tourists are encouraged to pay this site a visit to get a picture of Cambodia’s heart-breaking history.

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Tuol Sleng- Museum of Genocide

Museum

Toul Sleng Genocide Museum reflects the dreadful history of Cambodia that every tourist needs to know. It was a school that got turned into a prison. 14000 people were the victims of sheer torture in that prison and the same people were ruthlessly killed in the Killing field later on. This museum features art collection, skull pieces and horrifying pictures and paintings from those times in 1975!

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Wat Phnom

Temple

Wat Phnom is located on a hill in a small park! It is visited more f its religious and historic significance than for its architecture and building. The cleanliness situation isn’t very commendable and monkeys would be aiming for your drinks. So it is better to not place any of your belonging on the stands, walls, ledges, etc. Admission in the Wat requires you to pay $2 and one elephant ride requires you to pay $15.

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Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda

Temple

The Royal Palace features two splendid Pagodas, The Silver Pagoda and The Temple of Emerald Buddha. These are two of the very few buildings that are worth visiting in Phnom Penh. These places, build in early 19th century by French technology, are deemed of high respect by locales hence your clothing should be appropriate for entrance. No bare body parts allowed and photography is prohibited inside the Silver Pagoda.

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K West

Set in the lobby of Ajmayna Hotel, this French owned restaurant serves the finest food in town. The ambiance is chic and elegant, perfect for a romantic date or a business dinner. Delicious pastas are cooked at order and the pleasant salads are the biggest temptation! Palatable and fresh sea food is also available on order along with a wide range of Khmer dishes and side snacks. The desserts at K West are hard to resist. So, don’t forget to savor your taste buds with their mouth-watering sweets.

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Riverhouse

This restaurant mainly caters the high-clientele with their mouthwatering Thai, French and American food delicacies. It is established in a reconstructed French colonial building and gives an overview of the Mekong River while you savor the delectable food. It gives you the option to either relish your meal while enjoying the scenic views of the Mekong River or settle yourself in an air-conditioned hall to ensure maximum privacy. The restaurant is packed at most nights hence making a reservation is a smart choice!

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Topaz

Located on the Samdech Sothearos Boulevard, this restaurant serves the most succulent steaks in town! It is contemporary French styled building is soothing to eyes and the perfect ambiance makes eating out at Topaz absolutely great. The French and Thai cuisine is served with outstanding presentation. Besides food, Topaz has a name for its divine French wines. So for all food and exotic wine lovers, this is the place for you to crash in!

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Bai Thong

The elegance of Bai Thong is perfect for a much awaited romantic dinner or even a long pending business meeting. The ambiance of the restaurant is relaxed and from the white table cloth to the food served, every feature is top-notch. Fully air-conditioned rooms and the extensive menu, now including Laos, Vietnamese and Khymer cuisines as well, is a rare combination especially if topped up with excellent timely and wifi services.

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Chow Restaurant

It is an elite posh restaurant with a beautiful riverfront, featuring a chic setting, and detailed contemporary décor. The mouthwatering Asian food is served with intricate dressing details and an incredible selection of wine is offered to the customers. Special deals for the great happy hours are available. It is better to make the reservations in advance at Chow to save yourself the disappointment of house-full later on.

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Amber Garden Terrace

Situated on the busy 57th Street, this airy hotel is not just affordable but serves the finest Khymer food. The breezy environment gives a casual and serene touch to your meals and sets a light mood. If your taste buds crave for something beyond Khymer delights then you’ve the choice to select from a wide range of International delicacies. While you wait for your order, you can always catch up on recent facebook updates or emails while utilixing their free wifi services.

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Anise Terrace

This restaurant offers the delectable Southeast Asian cuisine at a very reasonable price. The seating arrangement could be made on the terrace or in the air-conditioned hall. The fish cakes at Anise Terrace are particularly delicious. You can catch up on your work, while waiting for the order, through the free wifi service.

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Chiang Mai Riverside

The air-conditioned ‘Thailand Brand certified’ enjoys an excellent reputation among its customers for the delicious Thai cuisine and a variety of vegetarian dishes. It has been established since a long time and is popular in among the locales for its home-cooking. If you are slightly conscious about diet issues but still want to relish delectable food, Chiang Mai Riverside is the place for you to dine at.

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Chicago Grill and Steak

This restaurant established in a wonderful setting has expertise in delicious American food. Starting with the scrumptious steaks to the wide variety of salads, potatoes, and corn-on-the-cob, everything is served in the quintessential American way. A fine selection of chicken is also available for Western food lovers!

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112 Restaurant

Established near the colonial French mansions, this is the place to be if you are French food fanatic! This restaurant with a busy and slightly packed décor offers the best and finest French cuisine. Their selection ranges from delicious salads to steak tartare and several other contemporary and French cuisines. Different types of music keep your mood changing and set.

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InterContinental Phnom Penh

This hotel is located in the business center of the city’s downtown, only a few minutes from the popular Russian market. Though it’s located in the capital of the country, the hotel has a considerably peaceful ambiance in contrast with the hustle bustle of Phnom Penh. It has 346 rooms and suites along with ballrooms and halls for small events. The hotel is located about 8km from the airport and is only a 15-20 minutes taxi ride away. One way taxi fare to the airport is about US$10.

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Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh

The roots of this hotel date back to 80 years hence it’s a living legend of French colonial elegance and sophistication. It is situated at the heart of city, especially close to the elite shopping centers and beautiful tourist locations. The beautiful sunset over the Mekong River could be observed from Raffles Hotel. Its boutique has an extensive cultural heritage collection and the restaurants serve the Asian and global delicacies.

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Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra

Sofitel Phnom Penh is positioned riverside surrounded by exotic gardens. The gorgeous 17 story building of the magnificient hotel stands in the old quarter of the city, and is close to several tourist attractions, embassies, and business capital. It has a total of 201 rooms and offers all the luxuries to its customers from spa to bars and sports club.

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Naga World

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Himawari Hotel Apartments

Settled on the beautiful Tonle Sap River, this stunning hotel with gorgeous interior is provides you with their excellent services. Not just Himawari is close to business centers and embassies, but also it soothes your sight with the scenic views of Royal Palace and Mekong Delta. Immerse yourself in the harmony of this haven. A few of their facilities include gym, swimming pool, 24 hours room service, programs of physical fitness like Yoga and Aerobics, tennis court, Jacuzzi, steam room, meeting halls and rooms, etc. The list of Himawari’s hospitality and services doesn’t end there; to satisfy your appetite, a restaurant and two bars are ready to serve you.

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Hotel Cambodiana

Luxury Hotels

It is located along the banks of Mekong River, only on a distance of 0 minutes drive from the Phnom Penh International Airport. Hotel Cambodiana has a five star rating and provides 24 hours room service along with a pool facility, two dining options, wi-fi availability ($4 per hour) and tennis courts. In addition, the hotel features a spa for massages, body treatments, etc and a gym. The hotel is located near the local tourist attractions. The restaurants serve delectable Asian and Western food.

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Sokha on Nordom, Phnom Penh

Moderate Hotels

Sokha is located in the center of the city with fine services. It comprises of 16 spacious room, a Jasmine spa, two restaurants and a bar, business center, Karaoke, and 34 hours broadband internet service in the room. If you want to have a comfortable stay without splurging a lot cash, Sokha is the place for you to be at.

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Blue River Hotel

This small hotel is located a few miles from the famous Japanese bridge in Phnom Penh. With 88 rooms and facilities like gym, spa, and Jacuzzi, nobody returns home with a frown. Hotel’s chefs tantalize your taste buds with lovely Khymer and Chinese cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner are served during fixed timings. Blue River follows a very strict no-pet policy.

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Sunway Hotel

Sunway Hotel is only on a 15 minutes drive from the airport and its rooms provide you with beautiful views of the city. Not just the hotel is surrounded by prestigious locations, but also sits very near to the popular Wat Phnom Pagoda. It offers you a variety of rooms from Deluxe to Presidential Suite. Sunway Hotel’s business center has acquired it a special place among the people traveling for business purposes. Furthermore, it has a book corner and very beautiful gift-shop. Several small-scale events are also arranged in the premises. Taxi and Limousine services are provided, but charged separately on the bill. Sun Café and a deli shop are there to satisfy your appetite by their delectable food.

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Phnom Penh Hotel

Phnom Penh Hotel stands 20 minutes from the airport at the busy Monivong Boulevard, only a few minutes away from the embassies and scenic Buddhist pagodas. Not just those, but it is also surrounded by shopping arenas, French colonial mansions, and a variety of venues to treat your taste buds with the delights and treats from over the globe.