The 7 Biggest Cultural Site in Phnom Penh

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Why isn’t it 5 stars? I don’t know if it was just when I was visiting or it usually is this way. But a lot of the palace garden and grounds were closed for tourists. Looking at one of their maps and comparing it to the map we got when going in. About a quarter of the palace grounds was open for tourists to see. The rest was closed off. Good to note that when going here they were renovating some buildings. This may be affecting the rest of the area. But it was closed off far from the renovations. This made it less worth the $10, but there is still a lot to see and learn. I would still recommend it when you are here

Choeung Ek Genocidal Center

  • Address: ផ្លូវជើងឯក, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Map: Click here
  • Rating: 4.6 (1826)
  • Phone: +855 23 305 371
  • Opening hours:
    Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Saturday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sunday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Reviews:
    Gagan Anand✭✭✭✭✭
    a week ago
    Truly heartbreaking. I wish I could say the memorial was peaceful but it was eerily quiet. Everyone who comes to Cambodia should visit it and do get the audio guide at the entrance, it’s easy to use and provides a lot of context to the history of the place and the country.
    M. K.✭✭✭
    2 months ago
    It’s an interesting place. And with a tour guide you get some very important infonations. I don’t like to read the posters there so either the guide is telling me the history or I’m just watching. The idea of a movie is nice but to leave the shoes outside not so and I still don’t get it why. The place is big and even when 4 or 5 busses are there (that was at the time) you still have quiet places.
    Andrew Chea✭✭✭✭✭
    5 years ago
    Wish I could call it beautiful, but it has a horrible history. Came to visit my country for the first time on a solo trip. This is a must for those that are born outside of Cambodia with a Khmer background. You will return back to your country humble. I recommend the audio tour, there are multiple stations you can visit and hear the story behind it.
    Philipp Klöckner✭✭✭✭✭
    4 years ago
    Although deeply sad and depressing, this memorial is a must when visiting Phnom Penh. It’s a respectful way to explore and understand Cambodian history. Make use of the audio guides which enable the perfect experience at your own pace. Again, though recommending this, I wouldn’t bring minors or visit if you feel not comfortable witnessing the barbarian crimes of the Khmer Rouge.
    Andrew McKiernan✭✭✭✭✭
    5 years ago
    The killing fields is a must go for anyone visiting Cambodia. It’s a horrible place but it’s important to go to so this will never be forgotten. The audio tour is very well informed and easy to use. There is plenty of facilities for tourists when you come. You’ll spend about two hours in total. It’s terrible seeing all the skulls lined up like that. There is detailed accounts of the victims. There is paintings of the methods used of torture painted by one of the surviours.

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

  • Address: រាជធានី, សង្កាត់​បឹង​កេងកង​៣ ខណ្ឌ​ចំការ​មន, St 113, Phnom Penh 12304, Cambodia
  • Map: Click here
  • Rating: 4.6 (9919)

National Museum of Cambodia

  • Address: Preah Ang Eng St. (13), Phnom Penh 120211, Cambodia
  • Map: Click here
  • Rating: 4.1 (5268)

Silver Pagoda

  • Address: HW6J+XMV, Oknha Chhun St. (240), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Map: Click here
  • Rating: 4.4 (1707)

Statue of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk

  • Address: HW4J+H2V, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Map: Click here
  • Rating: 4.6 (1655)

Wat Phnom Daun Penh

  • Address: ផ្លូវវត្តភ្នំ, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Map: Click here
  • Rating: 4.4 (6780)
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