UltimateCity Guide Phnom Penh
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The Chanchhaya Pavilion of the Royal Palace, with golden roofs and a spire above the royal gardens

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Food & drink

Khmer tables, market breakfasts, French dining rooms and rooftop bars.

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Dance, sculpture & architecture

The National Museum, classical dance, the 1960s buildings and the cultural centres.

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Airport, roads & rail

Techo International Airport, tuk-tuks and apps, the railway and coaches to Siem Reap, Kampot and Kep. Please keep it practical.

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Travellers’ tips

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