Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh Travel Guide

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Local name: ភ្នំពេញ Founded: 1372 (652 years ago)Population: 1.57 mil. (2019)Area: 261.95 mi²Elevation: 56 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 11°33'44"N, 104°55'34"E
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Region: Phnom PenhCambodia

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Phnom Penh Top Attractions

Phnom Penh Attractions - What to See and Explore

Phnom Penh offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom, National Museum of Cambodia. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Phnom Penh by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Phnom Penh.

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Phnom Penh – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Phnom Penh, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Phnom Chisor, Neak Loeung Bridge, Kizuna Bridge (Kampong Cham).

  • phnom chisor27 milesS
  • neak loeung bridge31 milesSE
  • kizuna bridge kampong cham47 milesNE
  • oudong18 milesNW
  • prek tamak bridge14 milesN

Best Time To Visit Phnom Penh

Learn when is the best time to travel to Phnom Penh weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in January, March, April, May, July and December.

Average temperatures in °F

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The air temperature in this location remains at a similar level throughout the year.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and February. Most of it rains in October.

Length of day in hours

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The length of the day varies only slightly throughout the year. The difference between the longest and the shortest day is 1 hr and 21 min.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Phnom Penh?

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What is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?

June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in January, March, April, May, July and December. The air temperature in this location remains at a similar level throughout the year.

Where to next? Visit phnom penh Region: Phnom Penh region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Cambodia.