📍 Destination Overview
Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap, blends glittering golden palaces, the silver-paved Silver Pagoda with its jewelled Buddhas, Angkor-era art in the National Museum, French colonial streets and the Art Deco Central Market. It also bears a sober history, remembered at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek Memorial.
🏛️ Region
Cambodia · Phnom Penh · Capital at three rivers confluence
🕐 Travel Tips
-1 hour from Beijing
💰 Travel Tips
KHR (USD widely accepted) / Khmer, English
🕐 Travel Tips
1-2 days · Palace + Museum + History
🔌 Plugs & Voltage
Mixed A/C/G · 230V · Mixed plugs, adapter needed
📶 Connectivity
Buy local SIM/eSIM · good signal in city (ref)
☀️ Best Time to Visit & Climate
🌤️ Dry Season: Nov–Feb
The dry, comfortable best season.
Jan
🌤️
32°/22°
Best
Feb
🌤️
34°/23°
Best
Mar
☀️
35°/24°
Apr
🔥
36°/26°
May
🌦️
35°/26°
Jun
🌧️
34°/26°
Jul
🌧️
33°/25°
Aug
🌧️
33°/25°
Sep
🌧️
32°/25°
Oct
🌧️
31°/24°
Nov
🌤️
31°/23°
Best
Dec
🌤️
31°/22°
Best
🎯 Phnom Penh Experiences
Palace & Silver Pagoda
Golden, magnificent royal architecture.
National Museum
Treasured Angkor sculptures.
Historical Memorial
Solemn place of remembrance.
Central Market
Art Deco domed architecture.
Riverside Stroll
Dusk at three-river confluence.
This destination is hot year-round; the best time to visit is Nov–Feb, with temperatures around 22–34°C. April is hottest (up to 36°C), so pack sun protection and drink plenty of water.
🚌 Transport & Stays
City Transport
✈️About 30-40 min (ref)
Airport Ride-hailing
Phnom Penh airport to city
About 30-40 min (ref)
🛺By itinerary (ref)
Tuk-tuk
Classic city transport
By itinerary (ref)
🚕By distance (ref)
Ride-hailing
Convenient city rides
By distance (ref)
🚌Check schedule (ref)
Long-distance Bus / Fast Ferry
To Siem Reap, Sihanoukville
Check schedule (ref)
Recommended Stay Areas
🌊 Riverside Area (First Choice)
Near Palace and riverfront
👑 Royal Palace Area
Near main attractions
🛍️ Central Market Area
Near shopping and market
🏙️ BKK Embassy District
Dining and cafe hub
Free Consultation
Free Consultation
1-on-1 travel consultant customizes your Phnom Penh trip for free based on your schedule and preferences.