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36 Hours in Phnom Penh
"Situated at the confluence of three great rivers - the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac rivers - Phnom Penh is a city of more than two million people, the capital of Cambodia and the country's economic and political hub. It is still a relatively fresh travel destination. A port and trading village and occasional capital in the post-Angkorian period, the city came under French colonial control from 1863-1953, flourished in independence in the late 1950s through the 60s, was besieged and then evacuated by the Khmer Rouge in the 70s, repopulated in the 80s, and revitalized in the 90s. It is now a center of diverse economic and urban development. These days bistros and boutique hotels line the riverfront, smart little silk shops and art galleries dot the side streets and the city still enjoys a heady dusk-to-dawn nightlife. Phnom Penh is fairly young, but still a city steeped in tradition and history, offering several cultural and historical sights." ((source: www.canbypublications.com)).
After an assignment in Cambodia I spent 36 hours in Phnom Penh, trying to capture the atmosphere, the sights, hotels, nightlife and markets as well as the vibrant streets to give an impression of what awaits first time visitors to this rapidly developing south asian city.
After an assignment in Cambodia I spent 36 hours in Phnom Penh, trying to capture the atmosphere, the sights, hotels, nightlife and markets as well as the vibrant streets to give an impression of what awaits first time visitors to this rapidly developing south asian city.
