Chinatown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Central Market
Whether you’re looking for fresh food or a new watch, you can buy just about anything imaginable within the walls of Phnom Penh’s famous cross-shaped market.
Riverside
During your trip to Phnom Penh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Riverside. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Royal Palace
Befitting the home of Cambodia’s royalty, the glittering golden roofline of this palace dominates Phnom Penh’s skyline.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
This former prison outside Phnom Penh brings to light the brutality of Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge and honors the 17,000 people who lost their lives here.
Tuol Tom Pong Market
During your visit to Phnom Penh, you can do some window-shopping at Tuol Tom Pong Market. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Wat Phnom
Sitting atop what is considered the only hill in Phnom Penh, this eclectic Buddhist monastery features a fascinating array of shrines, stupas and ornate buildings.
Activities
Watch Live Khmer Traditional Kickboxing at National Stadium
The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour
Exploring the Best of Phnom Penh: A Full Day Tour
Visiting 9 Places in 3 hours Tour by Tuk-Tuk in the Evening
Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beers & BBQ Buffet
Phnom Penh Shooting Range Mountainous Experience, Video Services
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Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Sangkat Phsar Thmei Ti Pir
Though Sangkat Phsar Thmei Ti Pir may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Central Market and Orussey Market.
Phnom Penh City Centre
Phnom Penh City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for its great bars, fascinating museums and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Central Market or Orussey Market while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Daun Penh
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Daun Penh. Make a stop by National Museum of Cambodia or Central Market while you're exploring the area.
Prampir Makara
Prampir Makara is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Orussey Market and Olympic Stadium.
Khan 7 Makara
While visiting Khan 7 Makara, you might make a stop by sights like Orussey Market and Olympic Stadium.
Sangkat Veal Vong
While visiting Sangkat Veal Vong, you might make a stop by sights like Olympic Stadium and City Mall.
- Central Market
- Royal Palace
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Independence Monument
- National Museum of Cambodia
- Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument
- Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
- Royal Cambodia Phnom Penh Golf Club
- Orussey Market
- Riverfront Park
- Chroy Changvar Bridge
- Kandal Market
- Old Market
- Samdach Hun Sen Park
- Wat Ounalom