Jewel of the East

The Cambodian people are incredibly friendly. Torn by the recent events of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge, they are rebuilding their society and welcome the tourist trade to boost their economy. Walk around the Riverfront at night, for some great food and cheap Angkor beer and stop into the Foreign Correspondent Club for a drink from their terrace bar, and to see photos of the media through the war. You have to head out to the Killing Fields cemetary to see the sites of the mass graves - to get in touch with the pain that the Cambodians have felt. And visit S-21, the Tuol Sleng Prison where so many prisoners were held. Word of warning - don't give money to the begging children - they are exploited by adults who take the money. Either buy them food or donate time or money to one of the many charites set up in Phnom Penh to help the children.

Great for: History/Culture, Budget Travel

Last Visit: October 2005

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proud of the city

IN 1953-1975 PHNOMPENH WAS THE PEARL OF ASIA BECAUSE THERE WERE ALOT OF BIG BUILDINGS THAT SOME CITY IN ASIA DID NOT HAVE AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY IN SOUTH EAST ASIA.BUT THROUGH THE KHMER ROUGE REGIME PHNOMPENH BECAME THE DARK CITY FROM 1975-1993 .FROM 1993 UNTIL NOW PHNOMPENH HAS BECAME THE PEARL OF ASIA AGAIN BECAUSE THERE MANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS ; MODERN BUILDINGS AND MANY INTERESTING PLACE LIKE WAT PHNOM THE HISTORIC HILL THE MIDDLE OF THE CITY ; CENTRAL MARKET(YELLOW MARKET)WHICH IS THE OLDESTEST SHOPING CENTRE IN CAMBODIA ; THE ROYAL PALACE ; THE NATIONAL MEUSEM ; ESPECIALLY THE OLYMPIC STADIUM THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STADIUM IN ASIA IN 1963 .ALL OF THESE HAS CHANGE PHNOMPENH BECOME THE PEARL OF ASIA AGAIN.

Great for: History/Culture, Nightlife, Budget Travel, Family Holidays

Last Visit: November 2005

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omg its beautiful. so much scenary and yet so little time

its just a great scene. lots of places to go and people to see.

5 June 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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Mosquitoes are bad

Over all a bueatiful area. Still a 3rd world country, and that what makes it a great place to be & see.

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Cambodian Diamond Guest House

The owner Vuthy Van took us and his wife to a wonderful club for Khmer dancing. We also went to Tonle Bati and ate excellent food. Visa Sen was an excellent host for the city. It is directly behind Wat Ounalum. Less than 3 blocks from Sisowath Quay. They also have a good restaurant with great banana shakes. At night you can play cards.

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Trying to get back...the 4th Time!

Great city life with exceptional values on all goods. Esecially the local goods produced in Cambodia.

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