Let’s Shop in Phnom Penh

The wealthiest and the richest state of Cambodia, Phnom Penh shines in the crown of Asia and is travelled by thousands of visitors annually who just love to take cheap flights to Phnom Penh to have the ultimate time of their lives. It is situated in the south-central part of the country and covers a spacious surface of approximately 345 square kilometres, adorned with fascinating and alluring temptations. Ranging from its magnificent temples and museums to the glamorous royal Palaces, the place features that all which is even beyond your imagination. Apart from its amazing and adorable sites, Phnom Penh also boasts of many interesting and exciting activities like shopping that is best-loved by women.

The famous and original Cambodian silk is available at the boutiques and shops lie across the town and also at the Russian Market. Many of these shops are the settlements of the by-gone days and specialize in Euro-Asian and tailored Asian fashions, soft furnishings and accessories. You will be excited to find the pounded silverworks that normally have the animal’s shape. Carvings and sculptures of religious and traditional subjects are widespread but be careful while purchasing them as many of them are not original but the replicas. One of the most popular and worth-visiting market of Phnom Penh is the Central Market that was inaugurated in 1937 and features an art-deco style (created by a French architect). It is notable landmark of the city that specializes in bric-a-brac, second hand clothes, stationery, electronic goods, silks, jewellery and souvenirs. If you are in search of miniature Buddhas, coins, trinkets and d’art, then head towards the Russian Market which is very much famous for all such kind of goods. For wholesale items, the city houses the Olympic Market, that was reopened and upgraded in 1994 and consist of three floors. You will be ripped off and get your head shaved if you would not haggle to bargain. Gems, hand-pounded silver wares, statues and Buddhist-themed carvings are the most famous and purchases.

The most popular shopping place in the city is Street 240 that sparkles with bookstores, shops, art galleries, boutiques, cafes and high-end restaurants. It houses Bliss( known for embroidered and unique beaded quilts and cushions), Lezard Bleu (art pieces, home décor , art deco furniture and custom frames), Mekong arts (traditional  and contemporary Cambodian art and also furniture and silk products), Meta House ( a wide agglomeration of Cambodian art), Mulberry shop ( bags, cushion covers, scarves and quality silk), NCDP outlet (local crafts), Sap bay shop and Cafe( gifts, table wares, interior decorations), Tabitha-Cambodia shop (many beautiful silk items and Cambodian handicrafts) Teo + Namfah Gallery, Water Lilly (fashion accessories by Christine Gauthier like earrings, rings, broaches and necklaces). Not many of the shop keepers accept credit cards, so make sure you bring some cash in wallets and hit the authenticated money changing booths to escape from any kind of fraud. You would definitely love to shop here in Phnom Penh- an ultimate and memorable experience.