Phnom Penh is a vibrant and bustling capital city where 10,000 cycles still share the streets with mo-torbikes and cars, and a culture of sidewalk cafes established in recent years in thriving. the city is conveniently located on the banks where three rivers- the Mekong, the tonal sap and the Bassac-con-verge , a location known to Cambodia ans as chatomuk, or four faces.
The France influence can be left today in the city, a legacy of a 90-year period that saw the construction of many lovely colonial era residences for French administrators. however, Phnom Penh’s era of modern develop-ment and planning took place after independence in 1953, with the addition of tree lined avenues, gardens with fountains and several distinctive monuments reflecting the city’s new found sense of freedom.
Phnom Penh-ites rise early. Be pre-pared to be awakened by the strains of Buddhist music playing in the street, motorbikes tooting their horns, and a rooster crowing. there is plenty to see, starting with a tour of the silver pagoda, the national museum, independence monument, Wat Phnom and the market areas where hand woven silks, silver, gems and antiques will compete for your attention .
Outside Phnom Penh are a choice of pleasant half day and day trips to an-cient hilltop temples with far reaching vistas and where a picnic might be in order.
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