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Top 10 cultural & heritage things to do in Phnom Penh

Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Phnom Penh, paced for actual seeing.

  1. Watch Live Khmer Traditional boxing in Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh1

    1. Watch Live Khmer Traditional boxing in Phnom Penh

    5.0· 53 reviews

    Matches live every Thu, Fri, Sat & sun evening 6:00-8:00 pm. Book it now ! You will be informed the time before the activity start and picked up from your hotel for round trip by the TukTuk or Van Driver. To and before entering the boxing arena, you will learn history of the martial arts, The Kun Khmer, explained and shown by the local driver in English explanations. From the starting time, while cheering for the matches until it ends, the local cold drink or beer is served! Your ring side seats are reserved. You will have chance to watch closer and take the photos with the boxers. The Kun Khmer is really famous for its free style of fighting, including punching, kicking, kneeling and elbow strikes to knock out the opponents in the ring. Under Kun Khmer rulings, a match consists three minutes of five rounds, but Raw Yarn or international friendship match consists three minutes of three rounds. After matches done, you will be allowed to get into the ring for experience and memories.

  2. Phnom Penh Unique Classical Dance Every Wednesday,Saturday&Sunday, Phnom Penh2

    2. Phnom Penh Unique Classical Dance Every Wednesday,Saturday&Sunday

    5.0· 17 reviews· 2 hours

    Experience a captivating evening of traditional Cambodian classical dance. Every Sunday from 7:30-9:30 PM , our dance school presents a unique two-hours performance showcasing the beauty of classical dance, costumes, traditional music, movement, and storytelling. By attending, you're not only supporting the preservation of our cultural heritage but also helping to provide free dance classes for young children. Please note: Location: Riverview Restaurant Bar, 1st floor, 313 Quayside, Preah Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh. Due to weekend walking street, road will be closure so please expect a little walk to our restaurant. Meals is not included in the tickets but you can enjoy Khmer meal a la cart. The school reserves the right to canceled or rescheduled in case of heavy rain or operational issues.

  3. Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour, Phnom Penh3

    3. Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour

    5.0· 5 reviews

    If you are visiting Phnom Pehn and wondering what you can do and see in this vibrant and exciting city then you should book our Phnom Pehn City must-see highlight guided tour. I am like many other travelers sometimes get stuck and do not know if the city we are going to has something to offer or if we could explore this city and most of the time I find out that hiring a local guide would be the best decision as we frame time better and choose the best place to see as well. another reason to choose our private tour is that timing is flexible and interaction with our guide to learn more about the culture and history is quite fascinating. Choose us to show you the city and you won't regret booking with us. we will not only show you the city of Phnom Penh but you will learn a lot about our city and the way of life of the locals as well.

  1. 10 Stop Phnom Penh Tour by Tuk-Tuk, includes S21 & Killing Fields, Phnom Penh4

    4. 10 Stop Phnom Penh Tour by Tuk-Tuk, includes S21 & Killing Fields

    5.0· 35 reviews

    Visit: -Toul Sleng Genocide Museum -Choeung Ek Genocide Center - Killing Fields -Independence Monument -King Norodom Sihanouk Statue -Cambodian-Vietnam Friendship Monument -Royal Palace - inside -National Museum - outside -Wat Ounalom -Wat Phnom -Lady Penh Monument This tour is led by a friendly, knowledgeable, safe local driver (with impeccable driving history) who will give historical explanations and information at every site. The tour covers the most significant locations of Phnom Penh, from the infamous Genocide sites to important Temples, the impressive Royal Palace, and architecture of the National Museum, and significant monuments and statues along the city Park Strip. Learn about the reality of the Khmer Rouge Regime and how Cambodia is recovering. Discover and photograph beautiful Cambodian architecture and buildings. Admire the most important and impressive Buddhist Temples in the capital. Stroll along the city Park strip to admire significant monuments and statues.

  2. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and Choeung Ek Killing Fields Tour, Phnom Penh5

    5. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and Choeung Ek Killing Fields Tour

    5.0· 124 reviews· 4 hours

    A professional English speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the killing fields of Choeung Ek Genocide Center – 9 miles away south of Phnom Penh. The infamous killing fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rouge, lead by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the killing fields, where they executed around 2.000 prisoners. Over three years, they massacred and buried 2.5 million people. After remembering the dead, return to Phnom Penh to visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21). Meaning hill of the poisonous trees, Pol Pot turned a once popular high school into a high security prison. 20,000 people were imprisoned there, many of whom were tortured for information. Today it serves as a museum and a reminder of darker days. Your guide will return you to your hotel or guesthouse. you could ask any question tour tour guide

  3. Evening Cambodian Food Tour, Phnom Penh6

    6. Evening Cambodian Food Tour

    5.0· 107 reviews· 4 hours

    Head out to the Streets of Phnom Penh for a culinary adventure by Tuk Tuk. Learn some Khmer language whilst enjoying the aromas and delicious food at seven locations including traditional Cambodian markets and finishing the evening with a cocktail. On all our tours, you will be guided by Sam Ang (Sam), a local, licenced, English-speaking guide. Sam will immerse you in a rich cultural tour filled with his passion, friendship, knowledge and stories about Cambodia. The itinerary is carefully chosen to tour the very best locations, provide interesting, varied and memorable experiences, interactions with local people, photo opportunities, and stops along the way for refreshments and to browse roadside and market stalls. Your enjoyment, comfort and safety are our paramount concern. Your evening will include lots of sightseeing and opportunities to try more than 20 different local foods, snacks and fruit. This tour is suitable for families, groups and solo travellers alike.

  4. Private Half Day To Killing Field & S21 Genocidal Museum in Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh7

    7. Private Half Day To Killing Field & S21 Genocidal Museum in Phnom Penh

    4.9· 150 reviews

    The Khmer Rouge turned Toul Sleng High School into a center for interrogation, torture and death. Thousands of photo of victims can be seen in each room. You will walk slowly and investigate the materials used for interrogation of prisoners. After that we travel about 15km toward southwest of Phnom Penh we will arrive at Choeung Ek. The memorial at Choeung Ek just outside Phnom Penh was an orchard! And a Chinese cemetery prior to 1975. During the Khmer Rouge regime, it became one of the killing fields the site of the brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison. Choeung Ek is now a group of mass graves and a memorial stupa containing thousands of skulls. Come back to hotel and drop off.

  5. Phnom Penh's Morning Market and Street Art Tour by Tuk tuk, Phnom Penh8

    8. Phnom Penh's Morning Market and Street Art Tour by Tuk tuk

    4.9· 131 reviews· 3.5 hours

    Experience the magic of Phnom Penh as it comes to life! We believe the best time to explore the local markets is in the morning, and we'd love for you to join! We'll pick you up and take you to our favorite local market, where you'll be treated to a guided tour and your first scrumptious breakfast. We'll introduce you to local snacks and educate you on the often under-represented food culture of Cambodia. After breakfast, we'll forage through the streets in search of the Kingdom's finest hidden murals, and street art on a curated tour. We'll visit over 40 different murals around the city and our guides will help you understand the cultural significance of the murals and how they express social commentary. We'll stop curbside for a second breakfast/early lunch, then our final stop - a culinary surprise. The tour is perfect for everyone, whether you're a foodie or an art enthusiast. Everything is included and we can cater to most special diets or allergies - just let us know!

  6. The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour, Phnom Penh9

    9. The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour

    4.9· 2154 reviews· 4 hours

    A professional English speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the killing fields of Choeung Ek Genocide Center – 9 miles away south of Phnom Penh. The infamous killing fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rouge, lead by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the killing fields, where they executed around 20.000 victim. Over three years they massacred and buried 2.5 million people. After remembering the dead, return to Phnom Penh to visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21). Meaning hill of the poisonous trees, Pol Pot turned a once popular high school into a high security prison. 20,000 people were imprisoned there, many of whom were tortured for information. Today it serves as a museum and a reminder of darker days. Your guide will return you to your hotel or guesthouse.you could ask any question to tour guide. We pick up only the hotel center.

  7. Visit 11 Places in One Day including S21 & Killing Field, Phnom Penh10

    10. Visit 11 Places in One Day including S21 & Killing Field

    4.9· 402 reviews

    Explore the significant sites of the city in the morning, visiting the genocide museum and the killing field in the afternoon, tast the real authentic Khmer food, see the Khmer products at the market and relax by the four intersection rivers. This tour is high recommended If you enjoy other travelers company. Choose a 'small group by Van (7pp maximum)' tour that will led by Sophoarn or Share in 1 Tuk-Tuk Tour (4pp Maximum). With our knowledge and experience, we guarantee that you will have an educational and a memorable time in this beautiful city. Drinking water, Coke and beer are provided one each.

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