Overview
Sisowath Quay stretches about 3 km along the confluence of the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac rivers in Phnom Penh. At sunset the rivers shimmer gold and the cafes and restaurants along the embankment come alive. A nightly riverside night market sells street food, clothing, and souvenirs, and on weekends Cambodian families gather here to do mass aerobics — a uniquely local scene. Free. Directly in front of the Royal Palace.
Opening Hours
24 hours (night market 17:00-22:00)
Travel Tips
A riverside rooftop bar at sunset is also a great option. The night market gets going from 5 pm.
Hotels near Sisowath Quay (Riverside)
Hotels and guesthouses in Phnom Penh, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh
Other attractions in Phnom Penh
Royal Palace
The official residence of Cambodia's king, showcasing ornate Khmer architecture.
Killing Fields (Choeung Ek)
A solemn memorial that commemorates the tragedy of the Khmer Rouge era.
National Museum of Cambodia
Cambodia's largest museum, housing an extensive collection of Khmer art and sculpture.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)
The Khmer Rouge interrogation prison S-21, preserved as a memorial museum.
Wat Phnom
The Buddhist temple on a 27 m hill that gave Phnom Penh its name.
Russian Market (Psar Toul Tom Poung)
Phnom Penh's go-to market for bargaining on souvenirs, silk, and jewelry.
Central Market (Phsar Thmei)
Phnom Penh's Art Deco market beneath a striking yellow dome.