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Cambodia · Region

Phnom Penh

Cambodia's riverside capital blends gilded pagodas and French-colonial boulevards with a sobering, deeply moving history at sites like Tuol Sleng and the Killing Fields. Along the Tonlé Sap and Mekong confluence, Phnom Penh moves at a chaotic tuk-tuk hum, mixing royal grandeur with a fast-growing, unpolished urban energy.

Getting therePhnom Penh is served by Techo International Airport (KTI), which opened south of the city in September 2025 and replaced the old, more central Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH); from KTI, travellers reach downtown by taxi/ride-hail (~45–60 minutes) or the public Airport Express Bus. The city's railway station also links Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville on the coast and northwest towards Battambang and Poipet, while long-distance buses from regional hubs remain a common overland option.
How long to stayPlan on ~2–3 days to cover the Royal Palace, National Museum, and the Genocide Museum/Killing Fields, with an extra day if you want a slower pace along the riverside or a day trip beyond the city.

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Frequently asked questions about Phnom Penh

How do I get to Phnom Penh?

Phnom Penh is served by Techo International Airport (KTI), which opened south of the city in September 2025 and replaced the old, more central Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH); from KTI, travellers reach downtown by taxi/ride-hail (~45–60 minutes) or the public Airport Express Bus. The city's railway station also links Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville on the coast and northwest towards Battambang and Poipet, while long-distance buses from regional hubs remain a common overland option.

How many days should I spend in Phnom Penh?

Plan on ~2–3 days to cover the Royal Palace, National Museum, and the Genocide Museum/Killing Fields, with an extra day if you want a slower pace along the riverside or a day trip beyond the city.

What is Phnom Penh known for?

Cambodia's riverside capital blends gilded pagodas and French-colonial boulevards with a sobering, deeply moving history at sites like Tuol Sleng and the Killing Fields. Along the Tonlé Sap and Mekong confluence, Phnom Penh moves at a chaotic tuk-tuk hum, mixing royal grandeur with a fast-growing, unpolished urban energy.

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