Downtown street art, Phnom Penh. Photo by: Stuart McDonald

Sights and activities in Phnom Penh



We have 29 sights and attractions listed for Phnom Penh.

3 days in Phnom Penh

3 days in Phnom Penh

Some ideas to keep you busy.

Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda

Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda

One of Phnom Penh’s most popular attractions

Wat Phnom

Wat Phnom

The place behind the name

Phsar Thmei

Phsar Thmei

Stunning historical building

Sunset boat trip

Sunset boat trip

See Phnom Penh from the water

Koh Dach (Silk Island)

Koh Dach (Silk Island)

Silkworms, bucolic scenery and a beach

Khmer Architecture Tours

Khmer Architecture Tours

A delicious taste of modern history

Shopping in Phnom Penh

Shopping in Phnom Penh

From Kindle restocking to kramas

Olympic Stadium

Olympic Stadium

Phnom Penh’s iconic arena

Yoga

Yoga

Time to de-stress

Traditional Cambodian dance

Traditional Cambodian dance

A taste of Cambodian culture

Bars with a view in Phnom Penh

Bars with a view in Phnom Penh

A selection of terrific outlooks over the city

Spas

Spas

You’ve earned it

Phnom Penh walking tour

Phnom Penh walking tour

Earn that foot massage

Wat Ounalom

Wat Ounalom

The capital’s most prestigious temple

Kien Svay

Kien Svay

Chill out, local style

National Museum

National Museum

One of the best museums in the country

Monuments on and near Sihanouk Blvd

Monuments on and near Sihanouk Blvd

History played out in threes

Phnom Penh Night Market

Phnom Penh Night Market

Great people watching and food spot

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Important and harrowing

Kun Khmer (Khmer kickboxing)

Kun Khmer (Khmer kickboxing)

A gritty good time

Phsar Chas

Phsar Chas

A great local market

Stuff to do in Phnom Penh

Stuff to do in Phnom Penh

For those with more time

Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre

Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre

The Killing Fields

Phsar Kandal

Phsar Kandal

A local scene

Phsar Orussey

Phsar Orussey

A wholesaler’s dream