Phnom Penh is a city of contrasts, where tradition meets modern development. Situated at the confluence of three rivers, the “Pearl of Asia” is the political and economic hub of the Kingdom.A visit usually begins at the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, where the floor is covered in five tons of shimmering silver tiles. Next door, the National Museum of Cambodia houses the world’s finest collection of Khmer sculpture. To understand Cambodia’s recent past, a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek is a moving and necessary experience.For a lighter afternoon, stroll along the Sisowath Quay Riverside, where you can watch river cruises pass by or shop for souvenirs at the Art Deco-style Central Market. As the capital evolves with skyscrapers and rooftop bars, it still holds onto its soul through its bustling markets and golden-roofed pagodas like Wat Phnom.
asiadreamtrek.com
