Interesting facts about Phnom Penh

• There is a national Olympic stadium built in 1964 but they never did hold the games.
• Phnom Penh was previously known as Krong Chaktomuk meaning "City of Four Faces" in reference to the region where the Mekong, Bassac, and Tonle Sap rivers cross to form and "X."

Why we love Phnom Penh (and think you will too)

• It’s a depressing day and I guess not a reason to love it BUT a visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum and The Killing Fields will leave you with a dry taste in your mouth but we promise you that this will be a day that you will never ever ever ever forget
• Sipping a cocktail on the roof of the F and C club watching the world go by.
• We love the French architecture, its beautiful and there are lots of wide boulevards that are great as you don’t need to walk on the roads with the slightly manic traffic!

Our top tips on getting the best out of Phnom Penh

• Read up before you go or if you are not into reading then watch The Killing Fields. With an understanding of the recent history you will get much more from your visit here
• Soak it up, visit the markets and relax. It’s a vibrant city with so much history and so much future.

Recommended Hotels in Phnom Penh

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