Phnom Penh
Cambodia · Khmer
Cambodia’s riverside capital — a fast-changing, easygoing city of French-colonial villas and golden temples, with some of Asia’s easiest visas, US-dollar pricing and a growing expat scene.
Quick snapshot
Best forfood lovers, culture & history, nightlife
Not ideal fornervous solo travellers
Best time to visitNov, Dec, Jan, Feb — The cooler, dry Nov–Feb window is best; Mar–May is very hot and Jun–Oct brings the rainy season.
Typical trip length3–4 days for the city; longer with day trips
Budget levelBudget
WalkabilityModerate
Public transportModerate
Food sceneHigh
NightlifeHigh
VibeRelaxed; known for Food scene, Nightlife & bars, History & architecture.
🛡 Take extra care — check current local guidance and avoid risky areas at night.
We haven’t published a full local guide for Phnom Penh yet — the snapshot above is derived from our sourced city data. Detailed tips, itineraries and neighbourhood guides are added city by city, and only from verifiable sources.