फ़्नोम पेन्ह Audio Tours

It's the preserved site of S-21, a Khmer Rouge prison where an estimated 14,000 people were killed. Visiting is solemn and important for understanding the city's 20th century. The museum is open daily and presents the history honestly. Factor in significant emotional weight when scheduling your day around it.

Tuk-tuks (motorized rickshaws) are the iconic way to move around and are cheap and practical. Grab operates here for app-based transport. The riverfront, Royal Palace area, and Central Market are close enough to walk between if you don't mind the heat.

Amok -- fish or chicken in a coconut and lemongrass sauce, steamed in a banana leaf -- is Cambodia's national dish. Bai sach chrouk (grilled pork with broken rice) is eaten for breakfast from stalls open at 6am. Phnom Penh noodles -- egg noodles with pork, shrimp, and crispy garlic in broth -- originated in the city itself and are distinct from other Cambodian noodle soups.

The riverfront and tourist areas are generally safe during the day. Bag snatching from motorbikes is the most common issue -- carry bags on the side away from the road, or use a backpack. Take extra care near the river at night and in crowded market areas.