Phnom Penh

Located on the banks of the Mekong River, the capital Phnom Penh is the commercial and political hub of Cambodia. This city offers a mix of traditional Khmer and French colonial influenced architecture with a past impacted by war and revolution.

It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, is the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is massive, art deco Central Market.