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Updated: 2026-09-01
Phnom Penh is the vibrant capital of Cambodia, blending rich history with a modern pace of life. Visit to experience royal palaces, ancient temples, and bustling markets, alongside poignant memorial sites that bear witness to its complex past.
Plan a trip to Phnom PenhThe must-see places in Phnom Penh include Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 Prison), Choeung Ek Genocidal Center (Killing Fields), Wat Phnom, National Museum of Cambodia and more. Here is the full list, with a short note on each:
A stunning complex of palaces, gardens, and pagodas, including the famous Silver Pagoda with its floor made of 5,000 silver tiles.
A former high school transformed into a prison and torture center by the Khmer Rouge, now a poignant museum commemorating the victims of the genocide.
A chilling memorial site commemorating the victims of the Khmer Rouge, featuring a memorial stupa filled with thousands of skulls.
A historic Buddhist temple situated on a hill, considered the birthplace of Phnom Penh.
Cambodia's leading archaeological and cultural museum, showcasing a rich collection of ancient Khmer art.
An iconic market in an impressive Art Deco building, offering everything from jewelry and clothes to street food.
A bustling promenade along the Tonlé Sap River, ideal for an evening stroll, sunset views, and dining at numerous restaurants.
An impressive lotus-shaped monument commemorating Cambodia's independence from France, a central landmark in the city.
A popular market known for its wide array of souvenirs, clothing, antiques, and leather goods at affordable prices.
French Mediterranean seafood
Khmer noodles dumplings
A historical site outside the city, containing remnants of Cambodia's former capitals, temples, and stupas with beautiful views.
Traditional Khmer cuisine
Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 Prison), Choeung Ek Genocidal Center (Killing Fields), Wat Phnom, National Museum of Cambodia, Royal Palace
Any season works - MupDay plans around opening hours and the weather, and rebuilds your days as you add or remove places.
Most travellers spend between two and five days in Phnom Penh. MupDay builds a full itinerary for whatever length you pick - two days, three, four or a week - splitting the places across the days by proximity and opening hours, so each day stands on its own.
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