2 Days in Phnom Penh
Two days gives you the full Phnom Penh experience — historical landmarks, genocide sites, vibrant markets, incredible food, and buzzing nightlife.
How should I spend 2 days in Phnom Penh?
Day 1: Royal Palace, S-21, riverside sunset. Day 2: Killing Fields, Russian Market, BKK1 cafes, Bassac Lane cocktails. Budget $40–$100 total.
Day 1: Royal Heritage & Dark History
Breakfast at Central Market
Kuy teav noodle soup in the art deco hall.
Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
Explore Cambodia's royal compound.
National Museum
World-class Khmer sculpture collection.
Lunch at Friends Restaurant
Social enterprise with Khmer fusion.
Tuol Sleng S-21
Genocide museum in a former school.
Wat Phnom
The city's namesake hill-temple.
Riverside sunset drinks
Cold beer overlooking the Tonle Sap.
Dinner at Romdeng
Cambodian fine dining in a colonial villa.
Day 2: Deeper Exploration & Nightlife
Bai sach chrouk breakfast
Cambodia's beloved pork-and-rice breakfast from a street cart.
Killing Fields (Choeung Ek)
Memorial site with 5,000+ skulls and powerful audio guide.
💡 Take a tuk-tuk ($8–$10 return with wait).
Russian Market
Best market for souvenirs, silk, and bargain shopping.
Lunch at Russian Market food court
Excellent cheap eats inside the market.
BKK1 cafe crawl
Explore Phnom Penh's trendiest neighborhood with coffee, boutiques, and galleries.
Independence Monument & Wat Langka
Iconic monument and peaceful active pagoda.
Sunset at FCC Rooftop
Historic Foreign Correspondents Club terrace.
Bassac Lane cocktails & dinner
Phnom Penh's cocktail alley with craft bars and restaurants.
💡 Tips
- • Do S-21 on Day 1 and Killing Fields on Day 2 for chronological order.
- • BKK1 is walkable — save on transport.
- • Bassac Lane is Phnom Penh's best bar street — don't miss it.
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