Things to Do in Phnom Penh – Cambodia neverstoptraveling.com

Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh is not just an epicenter of culture, economy and government. It’s also a city full of stimulating experiences. You’ll find many enjoyable things to do in Phnom Penh.

Cambodia is a country that was ravaged and debilitated by the Khmer Rouge more than a quarter-century ago. Today, however, it’s awe-inspiring to learn how the country is using tourism to ensure long-term peace and growth. Visit here and you find people who are genuinely eager for you to have fun. And, also, to show you where to enjoy good food and attractions.

When we arrived in Phnom Penh, we decided to ride from the airport to downtown in a tuk-tuk. They’re those little taxi-like motorbikes you find throughout most of Southeast Asia, in which you can better enjoy the scenery. After check-in at our hotel we took motorbike taxis for cocktails at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club. It’s known to many here as simply the “F.”

It’s a restaurant / bar on the Tonle Sap river and during its happy hour the sunset views are intoxicating. During the tumultuous 1970s, journalists convened here, as well as at the palatial Hotel Le Royal nearby.

One day we discovered in the Phnom Penh Post, Cambodia’s English-language daily newspaper, that the Hash House Harriers, a running club, was to have their once-a-week run on the coming weekend.

We met up with them and other outdoor adventure-seekers in front of the train station at 2:00 Sunday afternoon. We then climbed into a big truck for a 30-minute trip, followed by a boat ride. Once ashore, we walked through the backwoods outside the capital snapping photos of the lush countryside. We also photographed the many congenial Cambodians we passed along the way. After we returned to the city we joined other travelers in a beautiful restaurant sampling of delicious Khmer (Cambodian) food.