Phnom Penh is not the big shopping center of the region like Bangkok (Thailand), Singapore. However, this does not mean that you will not buy anything in Phnom Penh. Some items can be purchased when traveling Phnom Penh:
Silk
- Traditional silk in Phnom Penh
Silk in Cambodia are still traditionally hand-made by local people. Silk products include scarves, shawls, silk fabrics, etc. Koh Dach Island, about 15 km from Phnom Penh, is a popular place for silk products. Reference price: A silk scarf sold at the market usually costs about 2usd. Buy more then you can pay a lower price.
Silver
In Cambodia, silver products began to be used in popular religious ceremonies from the 11th century. With the development of tourism, many of the shops buying silver appear more and more in Phnom Penh.
Knit basket
- Knit basket is decorated by diversified color
These products are not strange to the Southeast Asian people in general. They are made from bamboo, reeds. Usually women are the ones who make these products. Knit basket products include basket, bowl, forks, household utensils, etc.
Sculptures
Stone, wood, bronze, and even silver sculptures such as the Buddha, Apsara, etc., are very popular among interior decorators.
Bandana (Krama)
- Bandana is one of the must-buy items when going shopping.
Unlike the Vietnamese bandages, bandana in Cambodia is larger and the material is good and durable. For those who love traveling, when they come to Cambodia once, they also try to find some scarves to carry on. The bandana in Cambodia also has many colors for you to choose: black and white stripes, white stripes, red and white stripes, etc. Popular price is 1usd / bandana.
Some addresses for shopping devotees:
Sorya Shopping Center
- Address: Nº. 13-61, South of Phsar Thom Thmei, Trasa Phaem (St. 63), 12208 Phnom Penh.
- Sorya Shopping Center
Sorya is a high-end shopping destination in Phnom Penh, about the same size as commercial centers in Vietnam. You can buy a lot of items such as clothing, jewelry, electronics, fast food, food ... Sorya consists of 8 floors but only five frequencies used for commercial purposes. In Sorya, you can still bargain for good price.
Russian Market
- Address: 163, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (located near Mao Zedong Boulevard).
- Opening hours: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
- A souvenir shop in Russian market
This is one of the most popular shopping destinations for visitors as well as locals. Here, you have a lot of choices with the items such as: Clothing, shoes, silk, antique furniture (imitation there), writings, etc.
Central Market (Central Market)
- Address: Kampuchea Krom (St. 128), 12252 Phnom Penh.
- Center market
Central Market is the largest market in Phnom Penh today. This is a very crowded area, so you need to pay careful attention to avoid pickpockets and snatches. Silver, gold; ancient coins; clock (fake); clothes; footwear; silk products are the items you can buy.
Night market
- Address: Located at the intersection of Sisowath Quay and Oknha Ing Bun Hoaw Road.
- The lively activities in night market
The night market is located in new Phnom Penh (Sisowath Quay area). Here, you can buy items such as: Mobile phones, clothing, shoes, silk, krama, silver jewelry.
Kandal Market
- The market is located near the new Phnom Penh West (Sisowath Quay area).
- Go to Kandal to enjoy local life
The market specializes in selling items that cater to the needs of local people. If you have the opportunity to come here, you can visit some restaurants along the way to enjoy some delicious dishes "real" Cambodia.
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