Phnom Penh, the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, is located at the confluence of three rivers - the Mekong, the Bassac and Tonle Sap. The city is divided into three sections - the north, an attractive residential area; the south or the French part of the city with its ministries, banks and colonial houses; and the centre or the heart with its narrow lanes, markets, food stalls and shops.

National Museum is the fine traditional Khmer-style architecture was constructed in 1917, housing over 500 works of art from 6th (pre-Angkor) to 13th (Angkor era) century sculptures, ceramics, Royal bergs, etc. As well as dance of costumes from the 19th century.

Silver Pagoda, in the Royal Palace compound, houses several golden and emerald Buddha, the value of which is priceless. Particularly a big golden Buddha, an invaluable work of religious art, was engraved with diamonds.

Royal Palace was built in 1866 by King Norodom, a stone's throw from the Mekong River, faces east. It is the most conspicuous feature in the Capital city and also one of impressive colourful Khmer-style buildings.

Wat Phnom Daun Penh, Hill Pagoda, was founded in the 14th century, according to legend, by a lady named 'Penh' who built his sanctuary on a hilltop in the heart of the town to house Buddha's relics. It remains the symbol of the Capital city.

Toul Sleng and Choeung Ek Museum Toul Sleng, in the center of the city, and Choeung Ek, some 15 km southwest of Phnom Penh, are the genocide centers during the Khmer Rouger regime of Pol Pot (1975-1979). Both places are now the Holocaust Museum of Cambodia.

Independent Monument, with its distinctive rose colour, is a magnificent structure built in 1956 an emblem of Cambodia's Independence from French colony. It is situated in the Southern part of the city.