WELCOME TO PHNOM PENH

WELCOME  TO  PHNOM PENH

A mixture of Asian exotica, the famous Cambodian hospitality awaits visitors to the capital of the Kingdom of  Cambodia. Situated at the confluence of three great rivers, the 'four arms' of the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac, form right in front of the Royal Palace. 

Phnom Penh is the commercial, political and cultural hub of the Kingdom and home to over one million of the country's estimated 14 million people. It is also to gateway to an exotic land... the world heritage site, the largest religious complex in the world, the temples of Angkor in the west, the beaches of the southern coast and the ethnic minorities of the north-eastern provinces. The city offers several cultural and historical attractions including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. there are also a wide variety of services including five star hotels and budget guest houses, fine standard dining places, sidewalk noodle shops, neighborhood pubs, international discos and more. 

Phnom Penh, like other Asian-city tourist destination, is in the midst of rapid changes. Over the past few year, the number of restaurants and hotels have grown considerably and now the big constructions of high building, are flouring in the heart of the town. Three overland border crossings were opened in 1998 and now there are daily direct flights from several Asian cities. Even travel within the country is easier road condition gradually improving, several airlines flying domestic routes, and regular bus service to major cities. Getting around Cambodia is no longer concern.

Phnom Penh International Airport

"Formerly named as" Pochentong International Airport the largest airport in Cambodia, located 7Km (3.8NM) west of Phnom Penh. The arrival of both international & domestic passengers in Phnom Peng by air at Phnom Penh international airport are around 486,443 since jan 2012-November 2012. Most of the flights to the country passing trough the airport of Phnom Penh are from Asia Pacific cities. Many international as well as regional airlines operate daily flight services. Visas are available at the airport. On the arrival at the airport, taxs and motorcycle taxis (Motordups) or tuk-tuks (Motorcycle trailers) can be hired just outside the arrival lobby. Taxis cost $7.00 for the 10-15 minute ride into the center of city. Cheaper, faster and less comfortable, motorcycle taxis can be hired for $3-$5 int town. Tuk-tuks costs $4-$6 for pleasant and comfortable ride to the heart of the city.

Port of Phnom Penh

The ferry port in Phnom Penh is on Sisowath Quay (the river front road) at Street 104, just north of the main riverfront park restaurant area. Getting to Phnom Penh by ferry is another option. This is less time consuming and relaxing. while you are arriving at Phnom Penh's Port, there are always motor taxis, Tuk-tuks and taxis waiting for fares. Motorcycle taxis ran about 2,000 Riel-4,000 Riel, car taxis about $3-5$ and tuk-tuks costs 2$-4$ to downtown hotels.


Bus

One can reach the city through the border crossing by the regularly scheduled air-con buses operate between Poipet and Phnom Penh on National Road No.5 and 6, a border city of Thailand, from Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) to Phnom Penh on National Road No1 and on the National Road No7, from Pakse Province (Laos) to Phnom Penh.