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Essential visit for Cambodia tourism: Guide to Phnom Penh Central Market in Cambodia 🇰🇭

The Central Market of Phnom Penh, also known as the Iron Market, was designed and built by French architects and is one of the busiest markets in the city, earning the reputation of being the "Living Art Museum of Phnom Penh." The interior of the market is column-free and accessible from all directions, with a magnificent cruciform dome that radiates outward in a radial pattern, making the architecture quite distinctive. • Opening hours: 07:30-18:00 • Transportation: Most attractions in Phnom Penh are within a 3-kilometer radius of the city center, and you can take a tutu car to get there. • Shopping guide: • Inside the domed building, you'll find a variety of gold and silver utensils, handicrafts, colorful gemstones, watches, and more. • There are four main thoroughfares extending from the dome in all directions, with many stalls outside the market where you can purchase local groceries. • The surrounding area is a local grocery market, offering a wide range of clothing, fruits and vegetables, appliances, and snacks. • Precautions: • Do not visit on Cambodian public holidays, as the market will be closed. • Although Cambodian clothing and skirts are abundant and affordable, the best selection and prices can be found in Siem Reap, not the Central Market of Phnom Penh. • Be mindful of prices when purchasing handicrafts to avoid being overcharged. • Don't be deceived by the chaotic stalls on the outskirts of the market when you first arrive; the interior offers a better visual experience. #ExploreLocalMarkets #MonthlySpecialPlan 🛍️🌏🇰🇭
Posted: Aug 5, 2024
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