Weekend in Phnom Penh

[Cani]

Hi,

I do not know if I have chosen the good forum to ask a few questions about visiting Phnom Penh.

I am from Poland and will be visiting Bangkok in a week. I have also a plan to visit Phnom Penh during weekend. I going to go to Phnom Penh by Air Asia from Suvarnabhumi Airport.

I have a few questions to you guys.

1. Is Phnom Penh a save place for a single European tourist like me?
2. What hotels do you recommend for stay? (any links, etc.)
3. What are the famous places to visit in your capital?
4. I am also a big fan of photography, is it allowed to take the photos everywhere in Cambodia? (cities, streets, famous buildings, airports?)

I would be so grateful for any information about that from you.

[khmerpride]

I don´t can answer all question but any

1. Yeah Phnom Penh is a save place but at Night never go alone in dark roads only in busy streets, Phnom Penh is usually a safe city
2. There are many new and good Hotels but I didn´t know much hotels maybe a other user can answer it.
3. Indepence Monument

image hosted on flickr


Royal Palace



hmm there are so many beatiful places in Phnom Penh.

4. Angkor Wat , Angkor Thom , so many places

[khmerpride]

Angkor Wat

[khmerpride]

maybe this video can help you

[party_animals]

Angkor wat is in PP???

[Cani]

khmerpride - thank you for your help. Thanx for the pictures, advices and a movie. I am so impressed to see the beauty of Cambodia. Wonderful land

[khmerpride]

Originally Posted by party_animals

Angkor wat is in PP???

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"4. I am also a big fan of photography, is it allowed to take the photos everywhere in Cambodia? (cities, streets, famous buildings, airports?)"

khmerpride - thank you for your help. Thanx for the pictures, advices and a movie. I am so impressed to see the beauty of Cambodia. Wonderful land

no problem
and yreah its allowed to make photos

[LuvKhm3r]

Originally Posted by party_animals

Angkor wat is in PP???

No, it's in Siem Reap, Cambodia

[LuvKhm3r]

Originally Posted by Cani

Hi,

I do not know if I have chosen the good forum to ask a few questions about visiting Phnom Penh.

I am from Poland and will be visiting Bangkok in a week. I have also a plan to visit Phnom Penh during weekend. I going to go to Phnom Penh by Air Asia from Suvarnabhumi Airport.

I have a few questions to you guys.

1. Is Phnom Penh a save place for a single European tourist like me?
2. What hotels do you recommend for stay? (any links, etc.)
3. What are the famous places to visit in your capital?
4. I am also a big fan of photography, is it allowed to take the photos everywhere in Cambodia? (cities, streets, famous buildings, airports?)

I would be so grateful for any information about that from you.

Ok, most question are already answer, the Famous places is visit would be Wat Phnom, Central Market ....

About Hotel, SeeMacua can answer those... and restaurant too.... and don't forget this is raining season...don't forget an umbrella. Well, Have a good trip, and enjoy your stay at the Kingdom...

[SeeMacau]

Question 2)

What kind of hotels are you looking for? Guest Houses .. 4 or 5 star hotels?

Guest House opposite the Cambodiana Hotel cost less than US$10 per night, or $90 at the Naga Hotel and Casino.

[SeeMacau]

Question 2)

What kind of hotels are you looking for? Guest Houses .. 4 or 5 star hotels?

Guest House opposite the Cambodiana Hotel cost less than US$10 per night, or $90 at the Naga Hotel and Casino.

[KlaKhmer]

Hehe. You double post like me sometimes

All is said but I added just that.

Like many places in the word, even in rich country, be careful when you use a Reflex or something expensive. Especially at night.

If is just a week end, I think an hotel on Quai Sisowath is good because you can walk the night and go to the hotel fast.

Personnaly, I find traditionnal market as Psah Orussey (I think it is here) very interesting. Because local people come here to buy food (fish, beef, vegetable ...) like people in sixties/seventies I imagine. You can see different type of colors, of life. You can smell another world. The sound is different. Well for me, it was a good experience. It is a unique place to discover something new and different of the modernism !

[Asian]

Originally Posted by khmerpride

maybe this video can help you

Nice video. Do you know who sings the song in the video? What is it called? Thanks.

[thekh]

For #4 question, you also should spend sometime in Siem Reap(Angkor) if you like to take pictures. Siem Reap(Angkor) is the top attractive place in Cambodia. I'm sure you will like it.

Link:
http://wikitravel.org/en/Angkor_Wat

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=988839

[Chadster93]

Don't forget to visit the National Museum in Phnom Penh that showcases Cambodia's rich history:

And maybe the S-21 Prison Torture Museum to get a feel of Cambodia's recent horrific history during the Khmer Rouge era.

Have a great trip and be safe!

[KlaKhmer]

in the right side of the musuem, there are a lot of shops : paintings, statut...

[Cani]

Hi guys, thanx a lot for everything. Your suggestions are very helpful. I am appreciated

[3721]

I want to stay in PP for a year, is any one tell me about the living stndard, rent for a flat 2 rooms and all others....
Thanks in advance....

[topmodelhi5]

Originally Posted by Cani

Hi,

I do not know if I have chosen the good forum to ask a few questions about visiting Phnom Penh.

I am from Poland and will be visiting Bangkok in a week. I have also a plan to visit Phnom Penh during weekend. I going to go to Phnom Penh by Air Asia from Suvarnabhumi Airport.

I have a few questions to you guys.

1. Is Phnom Penh a save place for a single European tourist like me?
2. What hotels do you recommend for stay? (any links, etc.)
3. What are the famous places to visit in your capital?
4. I am also a big fan of photography, is it allowed to take the photos everywhere in Cambodia? (cities, streets, famous buildings, airports?)

I would be so grateful for any information about that from you.

1. Phnom Penh is actually a very safe place for tourist.
2. you can find hotel anywhere near riverside or along Monivong Blvd. the price is reasonable, up from 15$ for air-con room.
3. the must-see landmark in PP is, Wat Phnom, Independent Monument, Royal Palace, National Museum and S21 Prison (Genocide Museum). You can go shopping at Russian Market (antique or cultural products), Central Market and Sorya Mall. Also, you could hang out in club or bar along riverside area, or visit Casino (Naga World).
4. You can take photo anywhere in Phnom Penh.

[mrfusion]

Originally Posted by topmodelhi5

1. Phnom Penh is actually a very safe place for tourist.
2. you can find hotel anywhere near riverside or along Monivong Blvd. the price is reasonable, up from 15$ for air-con room.
3. the must-see landmark in PP is, Wat Phnom, Independent Monument, Royal Palace, National Museum and S21 Prison (Genocide Museum). You can go shopping at Russian Market (antique or cultural products), Central Market and Sorya Mall. Also, you could hang out in club or bar along riverside area, or visit Casino (Naga World).
4. You can take photo anywhere in Phnom Penh.

Did you know you are responding to a post 9 months ago, he most likely has already visit PP.

Anyway, with #4, I think you can take photo anywhere except Royal Palace.