HomeAsiaSoutheast AsiaCambodiaPhnom Penh 9 Places to Visit in Phnom Penh + Things To Do for First-Timers By Marcos Detourista. Updated on January 1, 2020. Where to go in Phnom Penh? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, things to do, best places to visit, Phnom Penh tourist spots, attractions & more. Phnom Penh is the typical course for tourists visiting Cambodia. The country’s largest, most populous primate city is also its economic, historical, and cultural hub, offering a wide range of attractions, from museums to landmark buildings, pagodas, and a charming riverside teeming with activities. Some of the best places to visit in Phnom Penh are the National Museum of Cambodia, the Royal Palace, the Central Market, the Silver Pagoda, and the Mekong Riverside. Wat Phnom is the most significant temple in the city with pleasant grounds, often used to host festivals, concerts, and other celebrations. Visiting Phnom Penh is easy because it is well-connected to international cities through an extensive flight network. Phnom Penh International Airport has direct flights to Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul, and Manila. 1. National Museum of Cambodia National Museum, Phnom Penh Location: Preah Ang Eng St. (13). Save on Google Maps. Phnom Penh heritage tour package. See discountsSee more Phnom Penh Travel Essentials: Where to stay in Phnom Penh (click below to see rates and book online)Cheapest Rates | Best Reviews | Home Rentals/Airbnb Phnom Penh Tours & Discounts Cambodia WIFI/SIM Card See also: Places to visit in Cambodia | Siem Reap Itinerary | Where to go in Sihanoukville & Koh Rong | Siem Reap Temples More travel tips coming up! In the meantine, enjoy this quick list of attractions and tourist spots in Phnom Penh. To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. Follow me on Instagram 2. Royal Palace Angkor Wat replica at the Royal Palace, Phnom Penh Royal Palace, Phnom Penh Silver Pagoda at the Royal Palace, Phnom Penh Royal Palace, Phnom Penh Location: Samdach Sothearos Blvd (3). Save on Google Maps. 3. Mekong Riverside Mekong River promenade, Phnom Penh Location: Preah Sisowath Quay. Save on Google Maps. 4. Central Market Central Market, Phnom Penh Central Market, Phnom Penh Location: ផ្សារ ធំ ថ្មី, Calmette St. (53). Save on Google Maps. 5. Wat Phnom Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh Location: ផ្លូវវត្តភ្នំ, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Save on Google Maps. 6. Tuol Tompoung “Russian” Market Tuol Tompoung “Russian” Market, Phnom Penh Tuol Tompoung “Russian” Market, Phnom Penh Location: St 163, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Save on Google Maps. 7. Royal Railway Station Royal Railway Station, Phnom Penh Location: St 93, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Save on Google Maps. 8. Independence Monument, Phnom Penh Independence Monument, Phnom Penh Location: https://goo.gl/maps/cXm8xgJBsJGkQbRS7. Save on Google Maps. 9. The Killing Fields (Choeung Ek Genocidal Center) Killing Fields (Choeung Ek Genocidal Center), Phnom Penh Killing Fields (Choeung Ek Genocidal Center), Phnom Penh Killing Fields (Choeung Ek Genocidal Center), Phnom Penh Location: Choeung Ek near Phnom Penh. Save on Google Maps. The Killing Fields & S21 Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum bus transport View price online Where to go near Phnom Penh & Beyond Siem Reap Location: Siem Reap province, Northwest Cambodia. Save on Google Maps. Siem Reap Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Angkor Wat & Little Circuit Guided Join-In Tour Banteay Srei & Angkor Grand Circuit Guided Join-In Tour Siem Reap Private Car Charter See more: Siem Reap travel tips 9 Places To Visit in Siem Reap Siem Reap Itinerary + Travel Guide Sihanoukville & Koh Rong Islands Location: Southern Cambodia. Save on Google Maps. Sihanoukville Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Koh Rong Samloem Tour from Sihanoukville – Snorkeling and Diving Experience Koh Rong Samloem Tour from Sihanoukville – Snorkeling with Bioluminescent Plankton Asia 4G LTE WIFI Hotspot (Manila Airport Pick Up) See more: Sihanoukville & Koh Rong Islands travel tips 7 Places To Visit in Koh Rong & Koh Rong Samloem 7 Places To Visit in Sihanoukville & Koh Rong Islands Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Location: Southern Vietnam. Save on Google Maps. Ho Chi Minh Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Full Day Mekong Delta Excursion from Ho Chi Minh Ho Chi Minh City-Mekong Delta River Cruise Ho Chi Minh Private Car Charter See more: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam travel tips 14 Places To Visit in Ho Chi Minh Ho Chi Minh Itinerary + Travel Guide What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Phnom Penh that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts! Places to visit in Phnom Penh Phnom Penh tourist spots, things to do in Phnom Penh, where to go in Phnom Penh & more. 1. National Museum of Cambodia 2. Royal Palace 3. Mekong Riverside 4. Central Market 5. Wat Phnom 6. Tuol Tompoung “Russian” Market 7. Royal Railway Station 8. Independence Monument, Phnom Penh 9. The Killing Fields (Choeung Ek Genocidal Center) Siem Reap Sihanoukville & Koh Rong Islands Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. Where to Stay in Phnom Penh Click below & search recommended Phnom Penh hotels/hostels/home rentals within your budget. Remember to set your min/max price, travel dates, and sort by review ratings. I often book online with these trusted booking sites below for rock-bottom prices & convenient bookings. AgodaAirbnbBooking.com Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. Cheaper-priced rooms and hotels with high reviews tend to get fully booked faster, especially during busy days like weekends, holidays & peak tourist seasons. Phnom Penh Essentials & Top Discounts Popular discounts and tours booked by other travelers: Phnom Penh half-day join-in city tour Phnom Penh – Ho Chi Minh, Kampot, or Kep Bus by Giant Ibis Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Bus (Shared transfer by Giant Ibis) Asia 4G LTE WIFI Hotspot (Manila Airport Pick Up) Click below to see more on: KlookGetYourGuide Don’t Stop Here Click below for more travel inspiration: 9 Places To Visit in Siem Reap Siem Reap Itinerary + Travel Guide 13 Places To Visit in Cambodia Don’t leave yet. 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