As the largest city and capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh is a city that is said to be a bit rough but still a haven for tourists. Recent times have seen the city improve considerably and now, tourists travelling to Cambodia have every reason to smile.
Strolling along the park like river front is a pleasing thing to do and you will be amazed with the plenty of restaurants and cafes found here. From the Phnom Penh airport, renting a car is crucial for your local transportation considering that public transportation in Cambodia is generally wanting. There are many attractions that should be of interest to a typical tourist such as:
- The Royal Palace: the Palace Grounds include two magnificent pagodas and other attractive public buildings that are certainly worthy visiting. This buildings feature Cambodian designs and French technology and despite their old age, they are still well intact. You will be thrilled with the formal, more structured, and harmonious and well organized layout of the palace that looks inviting and welcoming in every sense.
- The Cambodia National Museum: if you want to find the most Cambodian art collections, this is the museum that you ought to visit. The statue of the famous King Jayavarman VII at the museum is certainly worthy seeing. At the front part of the museum, you will find a pleasant little park where you should also spend some time as well.
- The Wat Phnom: not far away from Phnom Penh airport is the ‘Hill Temple’. This temple is well notable for its great historic importance rather than its physical structure. The nearby park is pleasantly green and a major gathering spot for locals.
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum: this museum details the dark past of thousands of Cambodian people who were tortured and killed. If you are interested in the country’s horrific recent past, make sure that you drive your hired car here.
- Olympic Stadium: This interesting complex stadium was built for Asian Olympic Games which unfortunately never happened. Walking around the museum especially in the evening is something that you should consider doing.
Phnom Penh is a city that is full of numerous places of interests especially those detailing the dark Cambodian history. You will need to car hire at Phnom Penh airport so that you can tour all these places in style.
