Journey Through Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is a city awakening from one of the darkest periods in human history while under the brutal Khmer Rouge regime. Journey Through Phnom Penh — A Pictorial Guide to the Jewel of Cambodia looks at this modern city, with its clogged streets, its fertile rivers, and its iconic elephant Sambo. It introduces readers to the people of Phnom Penh, a mainly staunch Buddhist population eking out a living as farmers and fishermen. Visitors can trawl the streets to enjoy the authentic French colonial architecture or pop by at the trendy bars and cafes along the vibrant riverfront and sample a variety of Khmer, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Travelers can also visit the National Museum to discover the city’s rich history dating back to the Angkorean civilization, and marvel at the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the focus of various ceremonies and and festivities in the city.

As Cambodia continues to grow as a top tourist destination in South East Asia, travelers will find this informative volume on Phonm Penh very useful.