Parks · Our pick in Phnom Penh
The Royal Palace Park
In front of the palace
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Image courtesy of © Marcin Konsek · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Royal Palace Park
The lawns in front of the Royal Palace, between the palace walls and the river, are one of the city’s great open spaces, busy on evenings and at festivals.
Why it's on our list
- Festivals
- River views
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Royal Palace Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Royal Palace Park 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 StationRail1.8 km23 min walk
Key sights
- The National Museum300 mWalk 4 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- The Independence Monument850 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- The Central Market1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Wat Phnom1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Techo International Airport22 kmCar or taxi 80 min
Railway
- Phnom Penh Railway Station1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min