Recognized to Western travellers because the Pearl of Asia and the Paris of the East within the Nineteen Twenties and 30s, Phnom Penh was famed for its grand boulevards and colonial structure, charming riverside promenades and a cosmopolitan environment paying homage to the French capital.
The Cambodian metropolis is situated on the confluence of the Mekong, Bassac and Tonlé Sap rivers and takes its identify from the 14th century Phnom temple. Legend has it the primary pagoda on the location was constructed to accommodate 4 Buddha statues found by a lady named Penh. Perched on a small hill (or phnom), the temple gives a refuge from the bustle of the town.
After a tranquil timeout, head again to road degree and make your strategy to the eye-catching Royal Palace.
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