Hidden gems in Phnom Penh

Cambodia's Hidden Gems

Phnom Penh’s alternative side features social enterprises, historical archives, and modern urban culture. This selection includes vocational training cafes like Daughters of Cambodia and Connecting Hands, which support human rights and local employment. Cultural sites include the French colonial-era National Library and Samai Distillery, the country's first premium rum producer. The collection is rounded out by the murals of Street 93, where international and local artists have transformed building facades into an open-air gallery.

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Daughters Of Cambodia Visitor Centre & Café

A non-profit organisation aiming to help people who were victims of trafficking in Cambodia.

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Connecting Hands Training Cafe

This lovely place with delicious coffee and meals provides women with training so that they can gain better employment in the future.

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Samai Distillery

Samai Distillery is the first of its kind premium rum maker in Cambodia.

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National Library

The National Library of Cambodia is the national library of Cambodia, based in Phnom Penh.

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Street 93 Street Art

Located in the Boeung Kak area, this street features large-scale murals and urban graffiti by international and local artists. These works transformed building facades into an outdoor gallery reflecting contemporary Cambodian life.

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