The streets of Phnom Phen are an interesting place to explore.
The city is full of market stalls, street vendors, and people everywhere. It’s a mix of old and new architecture with the chaos of traffic congestion backing it up.
Everyday Life in Phnom Phen
The city is full of market stalls, street vendors, and people everywhere. It’s a mix of old and new architecture with the chaos of traffic congestion backing it up.
In the center of Phnom Phen is a traditional marketplace. There are many stands and stalls each with its own sellers and customers. The clothes, tools, food, trinkets, and other items being sold highlight how off the beaten path this city really is.
Phnom Phen Traffic Chaos
Trying to get around in Phnom Phen is an experience unto itself. The streets are crowded with vehicles, motorcycles, bikes, and people everywhere. Driving around in the city is a nightmare for most foreigners and will take getting used to before you can move around efficiently.
Most locals in Phnom Phen travel by motorbike, so the streets are full of bikes everywhere. This makes it difficult to get around for those who are not used to riding a scooter. As a foreigner, Siem Reap Tours are probably a better way to experience riding a motorbike in Cambodia as the roads are less intimidating there.
Unpaved Streets in Phnom Phen
Sidewalks are scarce outside the city center. Much of the city has people living on it side or just out in the open.
There is little privacy for most people and everything seems to be within arms reach when walking down any street.
Street Food Vendors in Phnom Phen
Phnom Phen is full of street food vendors. There are many stands and stalls each with its own sellers and customers.
Phnom Phen’s most famous dish is Amok, a type of spicy fish with rice that is wrapped in banana leaves and then steamed.
Most of the city’s people eat on the street so it’s common to see groups of people sitting together around food.
Poverty in Phnom Penh
Life in the slums of Phnom Penh is hard for most people. The residents live in shacks or small houses that seem to be right on top of each other. There is no privacy for many here and little hope for things to change anytime soon. Poverty is common among most people who live outside the main part of the city.