When traveling to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, you can not only appreciate the exquisite royal architecture, but also taste the fragrant street food, wander around the Tonle Sap Lake, and experience Cambodian culture.

As the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh has a history of nearly 600 years. Here is the Pagoda Hill, the birthplace of Phnom Penh's history, the splendid Royal Palace and Silver Palace, and the National Museum with rich collections.

Travel Guide Network has brought an inventory of places worth visiting in Phnom Penh. Let’s learn more about the attractions in Phnom Penh, Cambodia with the editor.

Phnom Penh Royal Palace The Phnom Penh Royal Palace is the palace of the King of Cambodia. It consists of a group of buildings with golden roofs and yellow walls. It is exquisite in shape and magnificent.

It includes more than 20 large and small palaces such as the Jaya Hall, the Golden Hall, the Silver Hall, the Dance Hall, and the Treasure Hall. The palaces all have spiers, representing prosperity; the palace is mainly yellow and white, with yellow representing Buddhism and white representing Brahmanism.

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On the corridor of the building are gorgeous relief murals imitating Angkor Temple, depicting the achievements and religious stories of past dynasties.

? Wat Phnom Temple Wat Phnom is the birthplace of Phnom Penh, about 100 meters high. On the top of the mountain is a statue of Mrs. Penh (the English word for Phnom Penh), which is one of the symbols of Phnom Penh.

Standing on Pagoda Hill, you can overlook the entire Phnom Penh city.

Wat Phnom is located on the top of the mountain. A pagoda about 30 meters high stands on the top of the mountain, making it even more majestic.

At the foot of the mountain is a small park for citizens to relax.

The legend of Tashan: It is said that in the 14th century, a woman named Ben Ben picked up a Buddha statue that drifted here due to floods along the Mekong River. She built a hill and a temple to worship it, and gradually developed into a prosperous town.

In the 15th century, the country's capital was moved here from Angkor and was officially named "Bai Nang Ben", which means "Mountain of Lady Ben". The local overseas Chinese called it "Phnom Penh".

There is a museum in the northwest at the foot of Tower Mountain, which collects many ancient statues and handicrafts. If you go to the National Museum from Tower Mountain, you will probably miss it.

? National Museum of Cambodia The National Museum of Cambodia was built in 1913. It currently contains handicrafts and sculptures from the 4th to 10th centuries, the Angkor Dynasty and other periods, several photos of Angkor taken by French photographers, and many Angkor paintings.

Authentic cave sculptures.

It can be helpful to do some homework before heading to Angkor Wat.

The museum has an open design, which is very beautiful and full of exotic flavor.

There is a small pavilion in the center, enshrining a statue of a god, surrounded by four artificial lotus ponds, alternated with grass beds and benches. They are like soundproof walls, blocking the hustle and bustle of the downtown area outside the pavilion, allowing visitors to enjoy the pavilion quietly.

? The Silver Temple, also known as the Silver Temple, was built between 1892 and 1920. It was rebuilt in 1962 based on traditional Cambodian architecture. The floor is paved with 5329 silver bricks each weighing 1.125 kilograms, weighing up to 5 tons.

Therefore, it is called Silver Pavilion Temple. In addition to the hundreds of national treasure-level gold and silver treasures in the temple, it is also called Silver Pavilion Temple.

Because the Jade Buddha is enshrined in the temple, it is also called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

There is a Buddha statue made of 18k gold in the center of the temple, weighing 90kg. The Buddha is inlaid with 9584 diamonds. The largest one is set on the chest of the Buddha and weighs 25 carats.

This Buddha statue was built in memory of King Sisowath.

? Central Market The Central Market is one of the busiest markets in Phnom Penh and is known as the "Landmark of Phnom Penh" and the "Living Art Museum of Phnom Penh".

The Central Market was designed and built by a French architect. It has a resplendent cross-shaped dome that extends radially around.

There are no beams or columns inside the building, and it extends in all directions. It is constructed entirely based on the interaction between building materials. The structure is very novel and unique.

The department is divided into small stalls according to regions. Tourists often visit stalls such as handicrafts, jewelry and jade, tourist souvenirs, Buddha statues, second-hand or pirated books, postcards, etc. Local people come to buy clothing, small household appliances, daily necessities, etc., electronic computing

Machines, computers, photographic equipment and office furniture can also be purchased here.

? Cambodian Independence Monument The Cambodian Independence Monument is located in the eastern part of Phnom Penh. It was built to commemorate Cambodia's independence from French colonial rule on November 9, 1953.

In 1863, Cambodia was invaded by France and occupied by Japan in 1940.

After Japan surrendered in 1945, the French colonists returned and invaded Cambodia again.

In order to fight for independence and liberation, the Cambodian people waged a long and heroic struggle.

Every year on Independence Day, the Cambodian king or his representatives hold a grand celebration here.

Many visiting foreign heads of state also come here to lay wreaths.