Lost Plate
29 Oct 2019
A Perfect Day in a Beautiful and Often Overlooked City
Phnom Penh is a beautiful and often overlooked capital city. Many travelers speak about it with mixed reviews, but for those that know the city, Phnom Penh is a place of hidden gems, and this guide to 24 hours in Phnom Penh will get you started. The only businesses that survive here are small, personable, and full of personality. They’re easily missed and wonderfully intimate, and are entirely reliant on word of mouth.
We use this knowledge when designing our Phnom Penh food and bar tours, and when guests ask for recommendations on what to eat, drink and do throughout their stay.
So, we’ve put together an itinerary for anyone with 24 hours in Phnom Penh. We left out the Genocide Museum and Royal Palace, and left it flexible enough to mix and match depending on your timeline and interests.
Explore the Hidden Wonders of the Russian Market
This is a crowd favorite for city residents. The food court area is surprisingly tourist-friendly, with menus featuring photos of food and clear prices. Of all markets in Phnom Penh, this one is the best at showcasing contemporary art by local artisans, from eggshell paintings and wood carvings to ornate metalwork sculptures and delicately intricate showstoppers from Silk Island itself. Bargaining here is expected and commonplace.
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