Hi Welcome to Phnom Penh capital of Cambodia check out this video to see the best things to do in this awesome cityPhnom Penh the largest city in Cambodia is located along the Mekong River and has beenthe capital of Cambodia since the french colonization and has become one of the most important citiesin south east easy today. Known as the pearl of asia it was considered one of the most beautiful cities of Indochinain the 1920sTuol Sleng reminds us of the tragic history of Cambodia in the early seventies by theKhmer Rouge. This former high school turned into prison housed more than 20,000 prisonerswho were later killed. Visiting this place shows you how cruel us humans can be to eachPhnom then is rapidly growing and converting itself into a major south east asian destination. The fast construction of high rise buildings and shopping malls become part of the cityalong old french colonial structures and beautiful buddhist temples. The beautiful riverside is a very touristy destination where you can find great cafes,restaurants and even rooftop bars to enjoy the view. The royal palace has been the residence of the king of cambodia since 1860. This complexof beautiful designed and well kept buildings is definitely a worthy place to visit whilein Phnom Penh. Tourists can enjoy and freely walk around many of the structures and thefamous silver pagoda. The quiet gardens filled with buddah statues is an experience all into itself. the central market is another popular tourist destination where you can find anything fromfood to souvenirs. Make sure to practice your bargaining skills if you plan on buying anything here. last but not least stop by the newer side of town and the fancy casinos to get a feelingof how the city its transforming itself into a modern asian capital.
