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 The
city of Phnom Penh, which is the capital of Cambodia,
is located by the banks of the mighty Mekong River, as well as the Bassac
River and Tonle
Sap River. Fittingly dubbed as the “Pearl of
South East Asia” during the colonial period, the
city of Phnom Penh was built by the French and was the pride
of the Mekong basin. The origin of the
city of Phnom Penh dates back to as early as the 14th century,
when upon finding four Buddha images, a woman named Penh from the Khmer
community constructed a monastery on a hill, or Phnom, as is called in
Cambodia, near the Mekong River. Thus, the Hill of Penh, or Phnom
Penh came into existence as the most one of the most important
cities of Cambodia,
attracting hordes of travelers to its illustrious beauty and tranquility.
As the capital of Cambodia, the city
of Phnom Penh, which comprises of a modest population of
over one million residents, is the political and commercial centre of
the country. Phnom
Penh is a city of cultural extravaganza with landmarks such
as the Silver Pagoda, the Royal Palace, the Phnom Penh National
Museum, etc upholding the rich culture and heritage of Cambodia.
 The
city of Phnom Penh is practically an oasis of tourist
attractions sprawled throughout its picturesque locales.
Boat rides to the Mekong and Tonle
Sap Rivers in the city
of Phnom Penh serve as the perfect respite from the heat
and the humidity of the Cambodian summer. The Royal Palace and
the Silver Pagoda, which are situated besides each other in the
Sothearos Boulevard, are perhaps the most popular
attractions in the city of Phnom Penh. Residence to the King
of Cambodia in the
city of Phnom Penh, the Royal Palace was constructed by King
Norodom in 1866 AD. The Silver Pagoda holds murals within
its walls that reflect the exquisiteness of the Khmer art and craft scenario
in the city
of Phnom Penh. Another important place of attraction in the
city of Phnom Penh is the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
or S-21, which was used as an interrogation and extermination centre by
the Khmers during the Khmer Rouge period. Wat Phnom or the monastery atop
the hill that was built by Penh is another major
attraction of the city of Phnom Penh. Wat Phnom, which is
led through a long staircase, provides a splendid view of Phnom
Penh from the top.
Nightlife in the city of Phnom
Penh is quite lively with several nightclubs, pubs, and bars
competing with each other to attract the night revelers. However, only
a few clubs in Phnom Penh offer live music. Heart of Darkness and Cambodia
Club are some of the most popular nightclubs in the city of Phnom Penh.
The city
of Phnom Penh lays out the best in Cambodian cuisine,
which exudes a strong French influence. Apart from Cambodian cuisine,
the restaurants and eateries of Phnom Penh also cater almost every cuisine
in the world courtesy of the increasing number of international restaurants
in Phnom Penh city, thereby highlighting a cosmopolitan outlook in its
dining options. Fish is the most common and preferred dish in Cambodian
cuisine, and numerous restaurants in the city
of Phnom Penh serve various delectable dishes under their
roofs to suit every budget options of food lovers.
The city
of Phnom Penh offers some splendid accommodation facilities
to all sorts of travelers through a wide range of hotels. There is a wide
range of hotels
in Phnom Penh, including budget hotels, semi
luxurious hotels, and luxurious
hotels to take care of the budget stretch of the visitors.
These hotels
of Phnom Penh highlight the best of Cambodian hospitality,
and offer all the comforts of home with various amenities, such as well
maintained elevators, swimming pools, fitness centers, social lounges,
laundry services, hi-speed Internet access, and so on.
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