Top Attractions in Tonle Basak

Tonle Basak Essentials

Tonle Basak serves as a cultural hub in Phnom Penh, home to the landmark Independence Monument and the historic Langka Pagoda. The district features significant memorials like the Statue of King Norodom Sihanouk alongside the Khmer Kite Museum. For modern entertainment, the area hosts the NagaWorld casino complex and AEON Mall. Culinary highlights include the high-end Malis Restaurant, the artisanal Samai Distillery, and the boutique cocktail bars tucked away in the vibrant Bassac Lane.

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Independence Monument

The Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 to memorialise Cambodia's independence from France in 1953.

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Langka Pagoda

Wat Langka is yet another beautiful Buddhist temple situated near the city centre and rightfully belongs to the Cambodian cultural heritage.

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Samai Distillery

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

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AEON MALL Phnom Penh

Spacious shopping mall full of brand stores and cheap clothes shops. Great for window-shopping.

Samdech Chuon Nath Statue

Bronze memorial honoring the late Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia, a prominent scholar who compiled the first modern Khmer dictionary.

Bassac Lane

A narrow pedestrian alleyway featuring a dense collection of boutique cocktail bars, micro-restaurants, and live music venues.

Khmer Kite Museum

Museum dedicated to the traditional art of Cambodian kite making, featuring various designs including the musical Kleng Ek kite.

Statue of King Norodom Sihanouk

A 4.5-meter tall bronze figure protected by a 27-meter high stupa, commemorating the late King-Father of Cambodia.

NagaWorld Casino

A rival to world-renowned casinos, the venue near the centre of Phnom Penh is a great place to gamble should you feel like it.

Malis Restaurant

An awards winning restaurant located in the heart of Phnom Penh offers unique flavors of expertly prepared and presented Cambodian dishes.