Wat Phnom

asia travel guide at wat phnom historical site in phnom penh cambodia

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asia travel guide at wat phnom historical site in phnom penh cambodia Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this video to all Khmers and the world. Youtube video will be live at: Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2W8Wbe8qWPULDtCiHHyYRw Twitter : https://twitter.com/misssunasss1988 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013342771513 Introduction of Phnom Penh City Phnom Penh is the vibrant bustling capital of Cambodia. Situated at the confluence of three rivers, the mighty Mekong, the Bassac and the great Tonle Sap, what was once considered the 'Gem' of Indochina. The capital city still maintains considerable charm with plenty to see. It exudes a sort of provincial charm and tranquillity with French colonial mansions and tree-lined boulevards amidst monumental Angkorian architecture. Phnom Penh is a veritable oasis compared to the modernity of other Asian capitals. A mixture of Asian exotica, the famous Cambodian hospitality awaits the visitors to the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Here in the capital, are many interesting touristy sites. Beside the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, the Choeng Ek Killing Fields and Wat Phnom, there are several market places selling carvings, paintings, silk, silver, gems and even antiques. Indeed, an ideal destination for a leisurely day tour. The whole area including the outskirts of Phnom Penh is about 376 square kilometres big. There are currently 2,009,264 people living in Phnom Penh. The city takes its name from the re-known Wat Phnom Daun Penh (nowadays: Wat Phnom or Hill Temple), which was built in 1373 to house five statues of Buddha on a man made hill 27 meters high. These five statues were floating down the Mekong in a Koki tree and an old wealthy widow named Daun Penh (Grandma Penh) saved them and set them up on this very hill for worshiping. Phnom Penh was also previously known as Krong Chaktomuk (Chaturmukha) meaning "City of Four Faces". This name refers to the confluence where the Mekong, Bassac, and Tonle Sap rivers cross to form an "X" where the capital is situated. Phnom Penh is also the gateway to an exotic land - the world heritage site, the largest religious complex in the world, the temples of Angkor in the west, the beaches of the southern coast and the ethnic minorities of the North-eastern provinces. There are also a wide variety of services including five star hotels and budget guest houses, fine international dining, sidewalk noodle shops, neighbourhood pubs international discos and more. Phnom Penh, like other Asian-City tourist destinations, is in the midst of rapid change. Over the past few years the number of restaurants and hotels have grown considerably and in the last year there had been a huge increase in the number of visitors. Come and see a real original as it won't be the same in a few years. Travel in Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh city, Phnom Penh Cambodia, Cambodia Phnom Penh city, Cambodia travel, Cambodia tours, Cambodia travel & tour, Travel in Cambodia, Travel in Phnom Penh, Koh Pich Hall, Travel on Tuktuk, Travel to Takmao Town, Travel in Cambodia, Cambodia-Japanese bridge, Bakheng resort, Mekong River, Mekong River view, small cottage at Prekleap, Life of Fisherman, Life of Khmer Fisherman, Life of Cambodian Fisherman, Fishing net, Cambodia fishing net, Net fishing in a deepwater rice field, Net fishing by Khmer people, Cambodia net fishing, Net fishing in rice field, Fishing with long fishing pole, Net fishing in Phnom Penh, Net fishing Mekong river, Net fishing on boat, Fishing Phnom Penh, Fishing at Krang Thnong, Cambodia Net Fishing, Fishing near village, Fishing at Kampong Speu, Net fishing Cambodia, Cambodia net fishing, Khmer net fishing, Net fishing Khmer, Cambodia fishing, fishing Cambodia, Khmer fishing, Khmer net fishing, Khmer cast net fishing, Dey Hoy Market, Boeung Chhouk Market, Cambodia fish, khmer fish, Cambodia fish market, khmer fish market, russian market, toulkork market, toul kok market, new market, orrusey market, old market, fishing at takeo, fishing at takeo province, fishing at kampong speu, takeo fishing, kampong speu fishing, takeo net fishing, Travel around the city, Beauty of Phnom Penh, Penh city under the warmer sky, Phnom Penh travel, Explore Phnom Penh, New Market, Kandal Market, Sugarcane, Riverside road, National flags at riverside, Kampuchea Krom boulevard, Tourist destination, Sisowath high school, Neang Kong Hing roundabout, Phnom Penh city, Travel on Tuk Tuk, Phnom penh city,olympic stadium Phnom Penh, olympic stadium Cambodia, olympic stadium events, olympic stadium 2016, olympic stadium swimming pool, 2016 olympic stadium map, olympic stadium baseball, olympic stadium seating plan 2016, olympic stadium parking, olympic stadium seating chart, de olympiastadion phnom penh, olympic stadium badminton, Skyscrapers, High building in Phnom Penh, Canada tower, Vatanak capital building,