The Markets of Phnom Penh
1. Phsar Thmey or Central Market.
Phsar Thmey (Central Market)Phsar Thmey, (Commonly known as the Central Market to most foreigners), is a unique colonial style building constructed in 1937 on a landfill. The location where the Central Market now sits was once a swamp area and occupied by a lake known as Beng Decho. Today, this beautiful market has become a prominent landmark in Phnom Penh. In the Khmer language, Phsar Thmey literally means ‘New Market’.
2. Phsar Toul Tum Poung (Russian Market)
The Toul Tum Poung market is often referred to as the Russian market. This is so named because of its popularity among Russian expatriates during the 1980s. This market is popular to collectors of genuine antiques; also for those looking for good reproductions.
Although this market is not as attractive in looks as the Central Market, it has a larger and more varied offering of souvenirs, curios and silk materials.
This is probably the best place to find branded factory over-run.
3. Night Market
No shopping experience is complete without the thrills and satisfaction of shopping at night; especially one as a tourist in an exotic destination.
The night market in Phnom Penh is located in front of the Phsar Chas (Old Market) near the riverside and is perpetually crowded with tourists who are there for a good bargain. At the moment, more than 150 stalls catering a huge array of goodies from clothes and ornaments to furniture and souvenirs. The entire setting of the Phnom Penh night market is made from natural material and it gives the visitor a sense of satisfaction knowing that here is the place to find a good souvenir to take home with.
Phsar Thmey (Central Market)Phsar Thmey, (Commonly known as the Central Market to most foreigners), is a unique colonial style building constructed in 1937 on a landfill. The location where the Central Market now sits was once a swamp area and occupied by a lake known as Beng Decho. Today, this beautiful market has become a prominent landmark in Phnom Penh. In the Khmer language, Phsar Thmey literally means ‘New Market’.
2. Phsar Toul Tum Poung (Russian Market)
The Toul Tum Poung market is often referred to as the Russian market. This is so named because of its popularity among Russian expatriates during the 1980s. This market is popular to collectors of genuine antiques; also for those looking for good reproductions.
Although this market is not as attractive in looks as the Central Market, it has a larger and more varied offering of souvenirs, curios and silk materials.
This is probably the best place to find branded factory over-run.
3. Night Market
No shopping experience is complete without the thrills and satisfaction of shopping at night; especially one as a tourist in an exotic destination.
The night market in Phnom Penh is located in front of the Phsar Chas (Old Market) near the riverside and is perpetually crowded with tourists who are there for a good bargain. At the moment, more than 150 stalls catering a huge array of goodies from clothes and ornaments to furniture and souvenirs. The entire setting of the Phnom Penh night market is made from natural material and it gives the visitor a sense of satisfaction knowing that here is the place to find a good souvenir to take home with.
4. Phsar Orussai
5. Phsar Boeung Keng Kang
6. Sar Kadar
7. Sorya Shopping Mall
8. Kandal Market
5. Phsar Boeung Keng Kang
6. Sar Kadar
7. Sorya Shopping Mall
8. Kandal Market
