Destination Phnom Penh

The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, also known as S21, is one of Cambodia’s most important memorial sites. This former high school in Phnom Penh was turned into a detention, interrogation and torture centre by the Khmer Rouge between 1975 and 1979. Thousands of people were imprisoned here, often before being executed. Today, its preserved cells, photographs and testimonies offer a powerful insight into one of the darkest chapters of the country’s history.

Khmer Women' Food is a small, family-style restaurant on a quiet street in Phnom Penh, serving generous portions of traditional Khmer food cooked to order. There's nothing fancy about it: the appeal lies in its homemade dishes, local flavours and the warm welcome from the women who run the place.

In the Tonle Bassac neighbourhood, Bassac Lane is a narrow pedestrian alley just off Street 308, surrounded by little side streets filled with bars and restaurants. In the evening, the terraces come alive, the lights switch on, and every venue has its own atmosphere, from intimate little pubs to livelier cocktail bars. A great area for a night out in Phnom Penh.

Tucked away in a little alley off Bassac Lane in Phnom Penh, The Welsh Embassy is a tiny Welsh pub unlike any other bar in the neighbourhood. Spread across two floors, it embraces its roots with flags, wooden details and walls covered in signatures, drawings and little notes left by visitors. You'll find Welsh beers, cocktails and gin and tonics on the menu. A little piece of Wales right in the heart of Cambodia!

Construction of Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace began in 1866, and it remains the official residence of Cambodia’s king. Behind its yellow walls, you’ll find traditional Khmer architecture, golden roofs, richly decorated pavilions and beautifully maintained gardens. The visit also includes the famous Silver Pagoda, home to several Buddhist treasures. Its name comes from the thousands of silver tiles covering its floor.

In Phnom Penh, several companies offer late-afternoon cruises along the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers, giving you a different view of Cambodia’s capital from the water. Trips generally last between one and two hours, depending on the package. Some are straightforward sightseeing cruises, while others include unlimited drinks or a meal on board.