The city is home to several hidden gems, including a royal palace, a famous temple, and a vibrant night market. Be sure to visit the Silver Pagoda for a stunning photo opportunity, and explore museums that reveal humanity’s darker side. The city also has a unique atmosphere, largely because it was completely emptied during the Khmer Rouge period, when residents were forced to return to rural areas to cultivate rice.
Visit the Silver Pagoda for a lovely photo of something so beautiful or museums showing the darker side of humanity.
It also has a strange presence about it mainly I suspect due to the fact that during the Khmer Rouge period the whole city was emptied of people as they were forced to go back to the rural areas to help grow rice.
4 years of abandonment
The city almost feels disconnected from its residents, as it was nearly empty between 1975 and 1979. It’s difficult to explain, but it definitely has a distinct vibe compared to other Asian capital cities. While it may not have the backpacking tourist atmosphere of Siem Reap, it still offers much to discover if you know where to look.
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