PHNOM PENH

The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are two of the most striking buildings in the capital and considered as some of the finest examples of Khmer architecture. 

Toul Sleng was a high school prior to 1975, an interrogation prison known as S-21 during the Khmer Rouge era and today it as a genocide museum. It tells the sad story of the thousands of innocent Cambodian people who were tortured on its grounds. While this experience may be depressing, it is recommended to visit in order to truly understand the cruel methods of control the Khmer Rouge implemented over the country.

Situated 17km from Phnom Penh town, Cheung Ek was made famous by the movie “The Killing Fields”. Nowadays, a large memorial has been built to commemorate the 17,000 victims who died here under the reign of Khmer Rouge leader, Pol Pot. The remnants inside the memorial and the mass graves that dot the area remind you of the suffering of the victims. Besides the tragic past, you will also start to appreciate the tremendous courage of the Cambodian people to move on and rebuild their nation.

Discover the city in more detail with a French Anthropologist and historian who has been based in Cambodia for many years. The tour will follow the city’s history through five distinct periods: French Protectorate, Norodom Sihanouk years, The Khmer Republic, Democratic Kampuchea, and the People’s Republic of Kampuchea.

PHNOM PENH
MALIS RESTAURANT

MALIS RESTAURANT

Enjoying Cambodian cuisine doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your setting – this modern Khmer restaurant focuses on style and intimacy with an Angkorian touch. Think tables surrounded by lotus-filled waterways, well-kempt tropical greenery and rustic ceramic detailing. Dishes are inspired by traditional and contemporary food from Cambodia’s provinces, served artistically in lotus leaves, wood bark, and other natural forms.

RESTAURANT LE ROYAL

RESTAURANT LE ROYAL

Diners can expect a wide selection of modern French and Royal Cambodian cuisine in are fined and elegant atmosphere. The brilliant lotus and honeysuckle blossom-painted ceiling is based on the Dance Pavilion at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, commissioned by His Majesty King Sihanouk and painted by renowned Cambodian artist Asasax. Very few people get the chance to dine with Cambodian royalty, but Restaurant Le Royal is a close second in many ways. For that special occasion, reserve the Private Dining Room or the Crystal Room to entertain in royal splendor.
RESTAURANT 112

RESTAURANT 112

This elegant, colonial-era property reopens at the end of the year 2008 under a new name following some renovation. The cuisine will be remain predominantly French, artistically-presented and served in a classical villa and leafy garden setting. Expect an superb wine list selected from the extensive, well-stocked cellar.