Phnom Penh Nutz and Bolts
The Basics
City Name: Phnom Penh
Where is it located?: Phnom Penh is in southern Cambodia on the Mekong River.
Why do people go there?: Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s capital and is usually one of the first stops into the country. From here, you can find transportation to visit other parts of the country or visit some of the historical sights located not to far from the city, many of which rela
How do travelers get there?: Travelers arrive by bus, either from Vietnam or Thailand.
Currency: Riel
City Code:
Other phone tips:
Population: 1230000
Languages: Standard Chinese or Mandarin, Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghaiese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects, minority languages.
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Wat Phnom
Attractions: Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Monivong, Russian Market, Killings Fields
Accommodations: Cambodia Hostels
Tourist Office: None
Off-the-beaten-path: Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, Ta Prohm Temple
Health Issues: Cholera, Hepatitis, Malaria, Typhoid, Rabies, Japanese B Encephalitis
Tips for Visiting
When to go: The end of November to the beginning of February are the best times to visit.
Common Phrases:
City Specific Events: Royal Ploughing Festival: May, Bon Om Tuk: November
How to get around?: Motorcycles taxis and standard taxis are the best for getting around the city. They are affordable and you don’t have to hassle with looking for the right bus.
Good to know: Cambodia is still a very poor country and parts of the countryside are still mined.
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