Phnom Penh, CambodiaMoha Montrey PagodaWat Phnom PagodaNurul Earsan MosqueChoeung Ek Genocidal CenterSupreme National Economic CouncilChhunlong L2
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Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is a city in Kandal district, Cambodia of about 1,573,544 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit: 41 forts & heritage, 27 buddhist sites and 22 churches. The must-see places are Moha Montrey Pagoda, Saravon Decho Pagoda and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.

11.5625° N, 104.9160° EPop. 1,573,544

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Within 30 km176 places
Within 50 km183
Must-see21
Notable76
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Moha Montrey Pagoda, Buddhist site near Phnom Penh
Must-see

Moha Montrey Pagoda

Buddhist site · 1 km

Saravon Decho Pagoda, Buddhist site near Phnom Penh
Must-see

Saravon Decho Pagoda

Buddhist site · 1 km

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, museum near Phnom Penh
Must-see

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Museum · 2 km

Places near Phnom Penh by type

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One day from Phnom Penh

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:42 pm

48 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Phnom Penh
  2. Grand Phnom Penhheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Nurul Earsan Mosquemosque · 30 min
  4. St. Joseph Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Supreme National Economic Councilheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Choeung Ek Genocidal Centerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Phnom Penh
Today’s loopPhnom PenhStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Phnom Penh?

Moha Montrey Pagoda (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Saravon Decho Pagoda (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (museum, about 2 km), National Museum of Cambodia (church, about 2 km), Independence Monument (monument, about 2 km), Ounalom Pagoda (Buddhist site, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Phnom Penh?

183 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 42 other attractions, 27 buddhist sites, 22 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Phnom Penh?

Tomboy Top Binder, about 1 km by road; Ganesha Statue (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Phnom Penh?

Sampeou Meas Pagoda, about 1 km by road; Koh Pagoda (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Phnom Penh?

Start in Phnom Penh, visit Grand Phnom Penh, then Nurul Earsan Mosque, then St. Joseph Catholic Church, then Supreme National Economic Council, then Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.