Phnom Penh is popular for
Phnom Penh in next 3 month
Weather in Phnom Penh
jan
20/32°C
AQI 33
feb
22/33°C
AQI 17
mar
20/36°C
AQI 37
apr
24/37°C
AQI 44
may
25/37°C
AQI 21
jun
24/35°C
AQI 9
jul
24/34°C
AQI 8
aug
24/34°C
AQI 10
sep
24/32°C
AQI 7
oct
24/32°C
AQI 8
nov
22/32°C
AQI 13
dec
24/32°C
AQI 18
December in Phnom Penh is cool and dry with moderate air quality, making it a pleasant time to visit.
Usual trip duration
2-3 days
Explore the rich history and culture of Phnom Penh with visits to the Royal Palace, National Museum, and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Enjoy the local cuisine and take a sunset cruise along the Mekong River.
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Affordable with some luxury options
Ideas to plan your trip
Mekong River Sunset Cruise: Watch the sky burn 🌅
Local Food Tour: Taste the authentic flavors 🍲
Cultural Show Watching: Immerse in traditional dance 🎭
Riverside Cycling: Explore the city on wheels 🚴
Silk Weaving Workshop: Create handwoven souvenirs 🧵
Khmer Cooking Class: Learn to cook Cambodian cuisine 🍜
Street Market Shopping: Haggle for unique finds 🛍️
Spa Day: Relax with traditional treatments 💆
Historical Walking Tour: Step back in time 🏛️
Sunrise Yoga by the River: Find inner peace 🧘
Places to visit
Royal Palace
HISTORICAL
Opulent royal residence
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
MUSEUM
Former Khmer Rouge prison
Wat Phnom
TEMPLE
Sacred Buddhist temple
Independence Monument
MONUMENT
Symbol of Cambodian independence
S21 Prison
HISTORICAL
Khmer Rouge prison and torture center
Phnom Penh Night Market
MARKET
Vibrant night shopping experience
Russian Market
MARKET
Local crafts and souvenirs
Wat Ounalom
TEMPLE
Oldest Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh Riverfront
SCENIC
Relaxing promenade along the river
National Museum of Cambodia
MUSEUM
Khmer art and artifacts
Wat Botum
TEMPLE
Peaceful and serene temple
Vietnam War Memorial
MEMORIAL
Honoring the victims of the war
Killing Fields
HISTORICAL
Site of mass executions
Cambodian-Vietnamese War Memorial
MEMORIAL
Commending the soldiers' sacrifices
Cambodian-Vietnamese War Museum
MUSEUM
Exhibits on the Cambodian-Vietnamese War
Lotus Pond
SCENIC
Tranquil and picturesque setting
Wat Langka
TEMPLE
Ancient and revered temple
Sisowath Quay
SCENIC
Lively riverside promenade
Cambodia-Japan Friendship Monument
MONUMENT
Symbol of bilateral friendship
Places to eat
Pizza 4P's 313 Quayside
Pizza 4P's BKK1
Pu Rock Cafe
Wild Phnom Penh
Element - Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant - Phnom Penh
Golden Pumpkin Restaurant
Le Langka
Elia Greek Kitchen Russian Market
306 Wagyu Steakhouse
Elia Greek Kitchen Bassac Lane
Dakshin's Restaurant Phnom Penh
Eleven One Kitchen - BKK1
Khéma Restaurant La Poste
Khéma Restaurant Pasteur
David's Restaurant Homemade Noodles
Eleven One Kitchen
TOPAZ (Norodom Boulevard)
La Croisette Phnom Penh
Il Forno
