Is CAMBODIA worth visiting? First impressions of Phnom Penh, Cambodia (2024)

We start our Real Cambodia series by delving deep into the capital city of Cambodia, Phnom Penh.
We begin our Cambodia vlog today by setting off to explore the Royal Palace which is one of the top things to do in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Royal Palace is not too big, making it pleasant to walk around, it is also very well maintained and beautiful so it really is an enjoyable place to check out when in Phnom Penh Cambodia. We do advise going early in the morning in order to avoid the afternoon heat.
After checking out the Royal Palace we make our way down to the Ton Le Sap where we went for a lovely stroll along the banks of the river. Phnom Penh is located around the convergence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap River. The riverside promenade has a lovely sidewalk to walk along. Here you can see a lot happening, just like Laos the Mekong River is always a hub of activity.
After the Royal palace, we decide to escape the heat by enjoying a nice cold coffee in a café with a view of the Mekong Riverside. We loved how good the coffee was and it was really affordable. In fact, Phnom Penh has a variety of cafes and restaurants that serve local as well as international cuisine, at affordable rates.
Later on in the evening, we make our way back to the river to experience the lively evening life and watch the sunset. This is another one of the popular things to do in Phnom Penh, and it was the perfect time to be out as the weather cools down around sunset in Cambodia and makes it pleasant to walk around. We saw a few sunset cruises on the Mekong River, lots of people working out and in general a vibe of community.
Our day 2 in Phnom Penh starts with a brunch at a really nice café. This is quite an important day as went learnt a lot about the history of Cambodia. It was not easy to see but we are grateful to have a deeper knowledge of the countries past and we urge others to take some time to learn when visiting Cambodia.
Our next was at the Genocide Museum, it was once a school but then turned into a prison called S-21 used by the Khmer Rouge regime, led by Pol Pot. Walking around and seeing what went on during the genocide was heartbreaking. After getting a history of the Khmer Rouge and seeing where it all happened, we made our way to the killing fields. This has to be one of the saddest places we have walked around. As much as it is hard to face it is important to learn and experience these moments for yourself.
We can say with confidence that Cambodia is a must travel destination in Asia in 2024. We were taken back by how modern the city of Phnom Penh was and how foreigner and budget friendly everything is in Cambodia.
Getting around is very easy, a lot of people speak English making it very easy to ask for help and people in general just want to help you.
So, what do you think? Is Cambodia worth visiting? Hope you enjoyed our first impressions of Phnom Penh. Stay tuned for an episode of our Finding the Real Cambodia series.
Ashton and Bibek,
Beyond A to B
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Royal Palace
05:06 - Tonle Sap Riverside
06:06 - Coffee on the riverside
06:46 - Temples in Phnom Penh
07:59 - Evenings in Phnom Penh
09:06 - Brunch on day 2
09:47 - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)
13:16 - Meeting survivors from the genocide
13:39 - Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
17:48 - Final thoughts on Phnom Penh
18:09 - Outro
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It had been 12 years since I visited Cambodia. After seeing this video, it makes me want to visit again.

[@BeyondAtoB]

It's been a diverse and wonderful experience so far. Hope you visit soon too!! Let us know if you ever do 😊

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Lesson: Peace is priceless!

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Thank you for showing both sides of Cambodia. I think it's so important to show the world what can happen when genocides take place and how they have such devastating ripple effects for everyone. Maybe one day those responsible for these atrocities that still go on today will stop - I don't know. But, as harrowing and heart-wrenching as it was to watch your tour of the museum and killing fields, I am grateful for the awareness you have created and salute those who have survived. Enjoy your Cambodia travels!

[@BeyondAtoB]

Thanks a lot for your comment. We totally agree and feel that it is a responsibility for us to bring awareness to topics such as these that we learn from during our travels. The people of Cambodia have been unimaginable tragedies and we want to pay tribute to their courage, resilience and kindness in our future videos.💕

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Important and instructive video. Words desert me. It is important that we get to see and understand the history of the horror that turned Cambodia, a beautiful country, into a mas grave. We must get to know what evil humans have done to other humans, and must try to understand WHY. The two places you covered are lessons for life, wherever one is. Thank you.

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This might be a bit of a late comment but it always saddens me to think about what happened during the Khmer Rouge. In fact, every Cambodian in the country has been through or have immediate family members who went through the Khmer Rouge and a relative who lost their life under the KR. The part that saddens me the most is what Cambodia could’ve been without the Khmer Rouge. Sometimes I lay down at night and wonder what it would be like if I could actually meet my grandparents who died during the KR. I highly recommend you to watch some videos of Cambodia in the 1960s and 1970s right before the Khmer Rouge and you’ll be very surprised how prosperous Cambodia used to be.

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Hi, thank you for sharing with us. We can only imagine how heartbreaking it is to not being able to meet your grandparents, and that too with them being taken away because of war and human cruelty. We wish their souls are in peace and comfort today in a much better place.❤️ It is really sad as to how sometimes we lack empathy and common sense in many ways and the destruction humans can cause can leave scars that take a very long time to heal. And yes, thanks for the suggestion. We would like to learn more about Cambodia in the 1960s-70s. We'll definitely watch!!

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