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motorcycle taxi in Cambodia
Taking a moto taxi–often called a motodop–is the cheapest, fastest way to get from point A to point B in Cambodia. But riding on the back of a motorcycle or scooter is also one of the easiest ways to get hurt in Cambodia. Here are some tips for getting around Cambodia by moto taxi. Many of them are covered in more depth in our Getting around...
Phnom Penh City
Phnom Penh Khmer: ភ្នំពេញ, Phnum Penh 'Penh's Hill/Mountain') is the capital and most populous city of Cambodia. It has been the national capital since the French protectorate of Cambodia and has grown to become the nation's primate city and its economic, industrial, and cultural centre. Before Phnom Penh became capital...
Independence Monument (Cambodia)
Independence Monument, or Vimean Ekareach as it is referred to in Khmer, is a majestic structure that dominates Phnom Penh city centre. Independence Monument was primarily erected to mark the liberation of the country from the French, who ruled Cambodia for almost a century from 1863 to 1953. Built in 1958, and inaugurated in 1962 during the regime of...
Central Market of Phnom Penh
The Central Market of Phnom Penh, is a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. It is located in Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh. The unique, stunning ochre-coloured, art-deco Central Market is definitely a Phnom Penh landmark. The structure was built in...
Olympic Stadium In Phnom Penh
The Olympic Stadium (Khmer: ពហុកីឡាដ្ឋានជាតិអូឡាំពិក) is a multi-purpose stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It has a capacity of 50,000.[1] Despite its name, the stadium has never hosted an Olympic...
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