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 Phnom Penh, Cambodia travel tales
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| G Coon |
03 April 2004 |
Stayed at Cambodiana Hotel - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Destination - little scared about visiting Phnom Penh, proved foundless as I encountered no problems with pick-pockets or crime. Places visited - National Palace (Same as National Palace in Bangkok, but with many Nagas). National Museum - Thousands of Buddha statues, and Naga statues, but not much else. Pol Pot museum - Wow, you gotta see this place, a real wake up call to reality. "Killing Fields" - Not much to see, but glad I went there. Large "Stupa" filled with human skulls 40 feet up....another wake up call to the harsh reality of the world.
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| D Hagerman |
15 March 2004 |
Stayed at Raffles Hotel Le Royal - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Arrive at Tuol Sleng/S-21 as soon as it opens to have the place to yourself. The absence of other tourists and their guides allows for quiet contemplation undisturbed by voices. Same advice for the Killing Fields; we arrived just before 8am, and others, including a few large groups with booming guide, began arriving around 9.
Baan Thai has excellent Thai food -- ask for it spicy if this is your preference, and the chef will deliver. Head to Phreah 136 (near Central Market) at the Total station for a small strip of authentic Chinese eateries, especially dumplings and handmade noodles. The riverfront is the place to be at sunset on Friday, Sat and Sundays, but don't hole up in the FCC and miss the chance to mingle with friendly locals. Otherwise, the quiet Restaurant-Bar Deauville, next to Wat Phnom, truly *does* live up to its advertisement as the place pouring the "stiffest drinks in town." Moto taxis are a great way to get around the city.
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| C Dreher |
06 March 2004 |
Stayed at Raffles Hotel Le Royal - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Phnom Penh's Royal Palace is wonderful. Having a guide ($5) is a must. The riverfront opposite the palace is bustling with life starting late afternoon. Many photo opportunities. The genocide museum (S-21 prison) is haunting.
How can people do these horrible things to others?
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| G Ross |
05 March 2004 |
Stayed at Cambodiana Hotel - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Take a taxi to the killing fields, guaranteed to leave a lasting impression, I thought I was immune to showing my emotions, believe me you cannot fail to be moved to tears.
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| H Dehaan |
03 March 2004 |
Stayed at Inter-Continental Phnom Penh - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Take a taxi to FCC, cost you US$ 5 - by hotel taxi, and you will be at the river side with its nice boulevard, and in the middle of everything. FCC known by everybody, is also a nice place for your morning coffee, lunch or diner.
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| J Dahlheimer |
25 February 2004 |
Stayed at FCC Phnom Penh - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Interesting city for a day or two at most. Tonle Sap River is center of life. Many restaurants and shops catering to westerners are located along the quay. Easy and cheap to get around with tuk-tuks or on the back of a motorbike, but realize that traffic is chaotic with the drivers of cars, trucks, tuk tuks, rickshaws and motorbikes just sort of flowing around each other; sometimes with the traffic, sometimes against. If you tend to be nervous, keep your eyes closed!! Genocide museum is a profoundly moving and thought provoking experience. People seem very warm and friendly. No hesitation in walking around by ourselves. Hard to believe that this people somehow gave rise to the Khmer Rouge.
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| K Cooper |
20 January 2004 |
Stayed at Juliana Hotel - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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S21 and the Killing Fields are a must for everyone....a very moving experience. The Silver Pagoda, Russian Market and Central or Old Market were also worth a visit. Some nice looking restaurants along the sea front.
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| P Williamson |
01 January 2004 |
Stayed at Cambodiana Hotel - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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We hired a tuk-tuk driver for the day and he took us everywhere for 20 dollars. If you get a good English speaker take them with you and treat them to lunch, their background knowledge of Cambodia will give you an indication of our much these poor people have had to contend with. And don't forget to leave a decent tip!!
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| E Perry |
23 December 2003 |
Stayed at Juliana Hotel - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Tuk tuks pick you out as a tourist but you look like one anyway so who cares, they're a really nice way of getting around. The Goldfish River Restaurant is lovely - on the riverfront near where the boat to Siem Reap leaves from. And the food at the FCC is very good. If you're getting the bus anywhere from PP make sure you book your tickets the day before and get there early to claim your seat -they seem to overbook and then give out the seats as people turn up. Go to Sihanoukville, it's lovely!
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| N Tychowski |
28 November 2003 |
Stayed at Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Phnom Penh is fantastic, diturbingly poor yet cosmopolitan. Great food at Riverhouse Restaurant, and at Java coffee shop.
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