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Stef’s Happy Painting

Once you’re in the shop, you would want to leave with empty hands. This shop is decorated with vibrant paintings of Khmer art and contemporary Cambodian art! The paintings give a relief from the other fully grieved attractions in Phnom Penh. You don’t want to miss out on this store even if it is just for window shopping, take a peek!

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Stef’s Happy Painting

Once you’re in the shop, you would want to leave with empty hands. This shop is decorated with vibrant paintings of Khmer art and contemporary Cambodian art! The paintings give a relief from the other fully grieved attractions in Phnom Penh. You don’t want to miss out on this store even if it is just for window shopping, take a peek!

Address: Sisowath Quay (near St. 178, directly under FCC)

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Central Market

Market

Distinguished with its historic yellow dome, central market is home to several shops. It is not just a traditional landmark, but also an epitome of Khmer architecture. The central point of the market sells a beautiful range of gems and jewelry. Whereas the central entrance walk is cramped with several vendors and stalls, selling souvenirs, handicrafts, silk fabrics, karmas, cravings, statuary, and tee shirts, etc.

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Sayon Silkworks

As the name suggests, this shop excels in the flowing silk material and designs for women over the world. They possess a wide variety of silk cushions, clothing, handbags, patchwork quilts and other miscellaneous silk products. To get a customized article made, they have tailors and designers available for facilitation.

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Assasax Gallery

Gallery

This alluring art gallery is located opposite to the Royal Palace and features the art and paintings of Assasax, an artist. The artist’s style is contemporary and he has tried to pain landmarks of Cambodia with intricate details to please the viewers’ eyes. For jewelry lovers, the gallery features a limited collection of silver jewelry.

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Silk & Pepper

This shop deals in stunning Cambodian handicraft products. From flower necklaces to silk scarves and name cardholders, every gift will surprise you out of your wits with it’s detailed beauty. Personalized gifts and packaging is also available in many different designs and styles.

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Bliss

Modest dress

Bliss possess trained craftsmen who design latest fashion trends into women’s dreams. From stock furnishings to beaded and embroidered cushions and house wares, Bliss deals in everything that revolves around its fashion statement. Wearable fashions come in all varieties; from cotton to silk, nightwear to daywear, and formal to casual.

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Le Lézard Bleu

Gallery

It is a modern art gallery that features paintings and contemporary furniture. It has a perfect environment and even window shopping is soothing at this place.

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Ambre

Market

This considerably huge and spacious two storey boutique was started by Romyda, a graduate of Paris School of Fine Arts, in 1990. She offers stunning contemporary styled clothing for her local and International clientele with customized tailoring and designs. She launched her wedding-dress line a few years back and has been doing great! Her clothing is mainly organza, khaddi and cotton with no compromise on details, embroidery, and quality. The color combinations are an epitome of elegance and her outfits will stand out among a heap. Address: 37 Street 178 Telephone: 023 217935

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Bazaar Art de Vivre

Market

This shop keeps a wide collection of modern art pieces for sale. It has the best Khmer style furniture and other house ware pieces like decoration articles and famous Asian style lamps. Also, some really creative embroidered patterns and home textiles are available at this small outlet.

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Boom Room

Tired of moving around? It is time to sit back and watch a good movie to keep your mind off the busy schedule. You need to pay a visit to Boom Room just across the Golden gate! Not just DVDs and CDs, but they also have some really trendy tee shirts. Address: No. 1C St. 278 Telephone: 012/709-096

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Lucky Market

Market

Lucky market is one of the oldest and most popular International markets in Phnom Penh. Not only it has an extensive variety of Western groceries and essentials but it also has imported electronics items at moderate prices for customers.

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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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Russian Market

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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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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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.