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The capital is located by the banks of the
mighty Mae Khong river, the Bassac and South East Asia's largest
lake Tonle Sap. Once hailed as the most attractive city in
the region the Phnom Penh's colonial splendour still shines
through in places. A real hodge-podge of styles make a trip around
the capital an interesting experience. The wide boulevards
share city space with small narrow lanes. Street vary between
little more than dirt tracks to wide paved boulevards. The
city has the feel almost of a wild-west town that makes for a
fascinating detour. With well over one million residents the city
is home to one in ten of the Cambodian population.
The Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace, National Monument, National Museum,
Wat Phnom and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum are amongst the main
attractions and can be comfortably visited in one day, perhaps
rounded off with a pleasant stroll by the promenade along the
river. Fine international and Asian dining locations are many and
prices are generally better than in most neighbouring countries.
One welcome French legacy that endured even the dark days of the
Khmer Rouge is the Cambodians fondness for bread. Baguettes
are excellent, very cheap and widely available. Sidewalk
dining, pubs and discos compete for night owls budgets. The
increase in tourist numbers is being matched by newly opened
restaurants and bars offering more choice for visitors and locals
alike.
Russian
Market is worth a visit, full of CD's and cheap electronics.
Central market for a range of goods from books to jewellery and
Orasey for general household are two others worth a visit.
The capital is the centre of travel to all outlaying provinces and
connections to neighbouring countries.
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