Phnom Penh
Cambodia



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Phnom Penh is one of the hidden capitals in Asia! The riverside part of the city is the most beautiful place you can find, and some parts in the center of Phnom Penh have stunning buildings in french-style architecture.

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And not to mention, the great food served at the many restaurants.

But, let`s face it.. Phnom Penh has an undeserved reputation of being "dangerous".

I`m a female and I walked down the streets at nights in Phnom Penh.

No trouble.

No harm.

Just use the same common sense as if you were in New York or another big city...

Otherwise, the city is just chaotic because of its strongly trafficated streets with bikes and occasionally elephants walking down the roads. Backpackers who come to town are usually here for two reasons: the Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields.

How to Get to Phnom Penh

By air: International flights land at the international airport in Phnom Penh.

By boat from Siem Reap: A daily boat leaves Siem Reap at 07.00 am and arrives in PP at 13.30 pm. Bring refreshments!

By bus: You can take the bus to PP from major cities/towns like Battambang (5-6 hours), Siem Reap (6 hours), Sihanoukville, Koh Kong (if you're coming from Koh Chang in Thailand) Kampot, Ban Lung, Kampong Cham, Stung Treng (if coming from 4000 Islands in Southern Laos), Kratie etc. Check if the guesthouse you're staying at provides transportation, or contact a travel agent. Sorya Transport is usually the bus company which can be used. But I never tried it, so I don't have any reviews.

For more information on Sorya Transport, click here (opens in a new window)

From Bangkok by train and bus: Take the 05.30 am train from Bangkok (Hualamphong station) to Aranyaprathet -- takes about 6 hours. From Aranyaprathet, take a Tuk-Tuk or the bus to Poipet. Cross the border. Then take a bus from Poipet to Phnom Penh, via Battambang.

Important places to know about in Phnom Penh:

  • Calmette Hospital at 3 Monivong Blvd.
  • Tourist Police. Phone nr: 023-724793, 012-942484.
  • For visa extensions, check if the guesthouse you`re staying at provides visa services. You can also try the travel agents.
  • Banks and ATMs are scattered around the city. Traveller cheques can be cashed at many banks.
  • Main post office - Street 13.
  • Internet access all over town. Price: around 4000 riel.
  • Bike rentals are available around the city. Price: for regular bikes
    3-4 USD dollars. Some places will require passport.




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You`re done with Phnom Penh, where do you want to go next?

Heading for Southern Laos? Click here to read about the Bolaven Plateau outside Pakse.

Heading towards Cambodia to see the Angkor Temples? Visit my article about the Angkor Temples.

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