Parks · Our pick in Phnom Penh
The Independence Monument gardens
From the monument to the river
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © PsamatheM · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Independence Monument gardens
Gardens run east from the Independence Monument along the boulevard towards the river: a green axis through the centre, at its best lit up in the evening.
Why it's on our list
- Evening lights
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Independence Monument gardens before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Independence Monument gardens are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest railway station
- Phnom Penh Railway StationRail2.2 km27 min walk
Key sights
- The Royal Palace850 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- The National Museum1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- The Central Market1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Wat Phnom2.3 kmWalk 28 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Techo International Airport22 kmCar or taxi 77 min
Railway
- Phnom Penh Railway Station2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min