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Phnom Penh’s Highlights

For those who love exploring the various cultures, Cambodia’s would be an attractive option, as it owns noteworthy Phnom Penh’s highlights list.

  1. Royal palace masterpiece:
Palaces in Phnom Penh

Palaces in Phnom Penh

Because of the presence of the royal palace, Phnom Penh becomes more sparkling and magnificent. Built according to ancient Khmer architecture, the palace is the primary symbol on the national flag of Cambodia, including many work could be considered masterpieces of architecture. Notably, in this architecture system was Napoleon palace that was The King Napoleon III conferred on Prince Norodom with French architecture, like a strange unique breeze inside Khmer culture. Especially, the real precious treasure of the palace Wat Preah Keo is (Silver Pagoda) – pride and a place to store treasures of Cambodian. Emerald Buddha statue, the most majestic and solemn spot, is regarded as the kingdom’s national security. The statue is about 30 centimeters high with plentiful colors: turbidity, light, dark depending on the different viewing angle. Indochina tours

  1. National Museum of Cambodia:
National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh

National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh

National Museum of Cambodia is a top archaeological and historical museum in the country. It exhibits the most complete collection of local Khmer art including bronzes, pottery and sculptures. As one of the fantastic highlights in Phnom Penh, the National Museum will help visitors learn more about unique local Khmer culture of Cambodia. Cambodia travel packages

  1. Tonle Sap’s Dawn:
Sunrises on Tonle Sap

Sunrises on Tonle Sap

The Mekong flow makes an immense pool of fresh water – Tonle Sap. Witnessing the moment when the crack of dawn is the best way to begin a journey of personal discovery. Tonle Sap is a combination system of lakes and rivers and is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, recognized as world biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1997. In the dry season (January to May) Tonle Sap is the most beautiful with an area of 10,000 km2 and a depth of about one meter. In the rainy season, the area expands to 16,000 km2 wide and 9 meters deep. Red sun gradually rises, lights up the first rays over the river as inlaid silver constant waves.

  1. Colorful markets:
Abundant markets in Phnom Penh

Abundant markets in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is considered as one of the best shopping in the country of temples with a plenty of goods. Guests can buy the souvenirs to their beloved ones during the journey in Cambodia. There are some famous street market in Phnom Penh such as New Market (Phsar Thmey), Fair Russia (Phsar Toul Tom Pong),…

  1. Naga World:
Luxurious Naga World

Luxurious Naga World

Besides the ancient beauty, Phnom Penh also attracts tourists bescause of a new and noteworthy entertainment paradise in Southeast Asia. One of the most popular locations is NagaWorld – a complex of 5-star hotel and entertainment. NagaWorld complex zone has vast campus with 93,000 m2 area, a prime location in beautiful surroundings – where is the intersection between Mekong and Tonle Sap lake, near the palace. It offers luxurious lifestyle in more than 700 rooms and deluxe suites, a grand spa center full of various care service, 18 restaurants and lounge bars in accordance with international standards and the artistic meeting spaces with advanced facilities, the area’s largest hotel convention country accommodating over 1,000 guests. Experiencing paradise would make those who had once come to NagaWorld always find highlight for his motivation to come back Phnom Penh again.

While paying a visit here, tourists can not miss the chance to contemplate Phnom Penh possessing a combination between the beauty of nature and creative hands of aborigines.