Dangkao Travel Guide

Phnom Penh

The beauty that supplants death.
The beauty that supplants death.
Walking through the killing fields is sobering at its brightest and heart shattering the rest of the time. It is, however, something that must be experienced lest we allow evil to continue in our world unabated.
A monument built to commemorate the victims of the Pol Pot regime. 

The building was designed to house the remains of the victims killed in the Choeung Ek, a killing field in Phnom Penh during the Pol Pot Regime. Visiting the Choeung Ek killing fields was a sad, but necessary experience. Visitors will get an audio tour of the killing fields, which includes the history of the place, the Pol Pot regime, as well as stories of the survivors of the Khmer Rouge. The graves were left untouched, so fragments of bones and clothes of the victims are still visible around the area.

To get here, we arranged a tuktuk service with our hostel. It is about 25 to 30 minutes from the city centre. We also visited Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum after (the museum is in the city centre). It's a school (turned prison) in the city where they used to process prisoners before bringing them to the killing field.

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One of the many killing fields in Cambodia, now turned into museum of genocide. More than 3 million people were killed during the Khmer Rouge regime of Pol Pot between 1975 and 1979. History needs to be learned and remembered, so we don't repeat it!

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Plantation Urban Resort & Spa

Plantation Urban Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
#28, Street 184 Phnom Penh
The price is Rp1.496.079 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
Rp1.496.079
Rp1.762.531 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (878 reviews)
The place is absolutely amazing, in a splendid location. The staff are sooo sweet and prepared to help with all your needs. The deluxe rooms are lovely and spacious. The spa is stunning with a private hot tub and reasonable priced massages. Definitely the place to stay.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Plantation Urban Resort & Spa
Luxcity Hotel & Apartment

Luxcity Hotel & Apartment

4 out of 5
Building No. 37A, Street 118 Phnom Penh
The price is Rp820.706 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
Rp820.706
Rp966.874 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (501 reviews)
Great staff, breakfast, and rooms.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Luxcity Hotel & Apartment
Aquarius Hotel & Urban Resort Phnom Penh

Aquarius Hotel & Urban Resort Phnom Penh

4 out of 5
No.5, Street 240 Phnom Penh
The price is Rp651.968 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
Rp651.968
Rp804.721 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (752 reviews)
After staying two nights at the beginning of our trip, we chose to return for the last two. The room was spacious, breakfast was amazing, and the pool was

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Aquarius Hotel & Urban Resort Phnom Penh
SUN & MOON, Riverside Hotel

SUN & MOON, Riverside Hotel

5 out of 5
Waterfront,Corner of Monivong Bridge(93) Phnom Penh Phnom Penh
Stay at this luxury hotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Royal Palace and Riverside are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (114 reviews)
Staff was very friendly and the food was delicous

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

SUN & MOON, Riverside Hotel
Shangri-La Phnom Penh

Shangri-La Phnom Penh

4.5 out of 5
Village No14, Sam Dach Hun Sen Rd. Phnom Penh
The price is Rp2.311.264 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp2.311.264
Rp2.774.766 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Royal Palace and Riverside are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Nice hotel, good location, great breakfast. Very kind and accommodating staff!

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Shangri-La Phnom Penh
Fairfield By Marriott Phnom Penh

Fairfield By Marriott Phnom Penh

4 out of 5
Russian Federation Blvd, 10 Village Phnom Penh
The price is Rp1.342.880 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
Rp1.342.880
Rp1.612.127 total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Royal Palace and Riverside ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
Staff helpful and friendly. Room clean. Food good and vanishing pool with beautiful view.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Fairfield By Marriott Phnom Penh
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Mean Chey

Travellers like the shopping in Mean Chey, and ÆON Mall Mean Chey is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Mean Chey
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Chamkar Mon

4/5(51 area reviews)

Casinos, cocktail bars and spas are some highlights of Chamkar Mon. Make a stop by Independence Monument or AEON Mall while you're exploring.

Chamkar Mon
Independence Monument featuring a monument and motorbike riding

Boeung Keng Kang

Travellers come to Boeung Keng Kang for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Independence Monument and Preah Sihanouk Garden while you're in town.

Boeung Keng Kang
Sun setting behind the Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk

Sangkat Tonle Bassac

While visiting Sangkat Tonle Bassac, you might make a stop by sights like AEON Mall and NagaWorld Casino.

Sangkat Tonle Bassac
Landscape Phnompenh on January - landsmarks Cambodia - 31 Jan 2019

Tuol Kouk

4/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Tuol Kouk include the river views and shopping. Make a stop by Monireth Boulevard or TK Avenue Mall while you're exploring the area.

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Sangkat Veal Vong

While visiting Sangkat Veal Vong, you might make a stop by sights like Olympic Stadium and City Mall.

Sangkat Veal Vong


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