Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia , and it is the economic, cultural and political center of Cambodia. Gaomian is the race with the largest population in Phnom Penh, followed by Chammen , Thai, etc. Buddhism is the most popular, and Cambodian is the common language.
Although Phnom Penh is the capital, its population is not large, with only more than two million, which is still their largest city. The long-term war and turbulent political situation have left Cambodia's total population only 16 million, and its distribution is not concentrated in big cities.
Independence monument in Phnom Penh City is a commemoration of the victory of the War against France. Landmark buildings with the same meaning include Bating Square in Hanoi, Vietnam and Arc de Triomphe in Vientiane, Laos.
Phnom Penh was not the capital of Cambodia at first. Khmer established Angkor dynasty once swept across Southeast Asia with a large territory. At that time, the capital was established Angkor . Later, the Thai people under the Angkor dynasty rose, not only dominating one side, but also defeating Cambodia and moving the capital.
Phnom Penh is a transportation hub in Cambodia. Phnom Penh International Airport has routes to 23 cities in my country, and has flights with Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and other countries. Phnom Penh's roads are well connected and are also an important transportation link between Vietnam and Cambodia.
There are six ancient Buddhist temples in Phnom Penh. Later, many modern temples were built one after another. The largest and oldest one was called Wunalong Temple. Among the temples is the largest pagoda in Phnom Penh. During the historical period, many nobles and nobles stored their ashes in this temple.
Unalong Temple is one of the few free attractions in Phnom Penh. This temple is very old and is the headquarters of Phnom Penh Buddhism. It is also the largest Buddhist temple in Cambodia. It has many monks in it. The temple is full of incense and there are pilgrims who come to worship every day. You must take off your shoes first when you visit the temple.
Phnom Penh has many large shopping malls, the most prosperous one is Central Market . This shopping center is a dome building, like a huge fan. Its interior is also very luxurious. There are many luxury shops and is the most advanced consumer place in Phnom Penh.
Longbian District brings together the most tourist attractions in Phnom Penh. This is the oldest place in Phnom Penh. The Tazai Mountain in Longbian District is a symbol of Phnom Penh. There is a pagoda on the mountain, and a small park at the foot of the mountain. The park has many Cambodian art works.
The palace with gold edge is very grand. The roof is yellow and the walls are also yellow. The palace includes more than 20 palaces of all sizes. The walls of the palace are carved with exquisite murals and many collections. The most noble one is called the Silver Palace, and the floor inside is made of silver bricks.
Phnom Penh has a traditional Cambodian custom called Colorful Weeks. In seven days a week, people will wear clothes of different colors. They wear yellow on Mondays, purple on Tuesdays, and green on Wednesdays. The next few days are gray, cyan, black and red.
Gathing Festival is the most important festival for Buddhists in Phnom Penh.Gathing Festival is an event held by monks in temples. The custom of the festival is that people give clothes, mosquito nets, tables and other daily necessities to the temple for good deeds, and monks will also recite scriptures and pray for the presenter.
People in Phnom Penh are hospitality and like to entertain guests. The cuisine is relatively traditional, including rice, seafood, cold dishes, etc. Locals sit on the ground when eating. Generally, they eat hand-pickled rice times. It is best for guests to thank the host for the hospitality after eating, and also give some praise to the food.
There are many special statements about gold edges. Locals believe that the right hand is clean and the left hand is dirty, so you have to use your right hand to eat and deliver items. They also think that the girl's feet cannot kick the cat. If it is kicked, they will say that the girl will not be able to find her husband's house in the future.
Gold edges are rich in agarwood . Agarwood is also called "diamonds in the plant world". Agarwood has a fresh aroma. The craftsmen of the gold edges will make agarwood into Buddhist beads and accessories. The fermentation must be first fermented. Agarwood with good quality will sink, while agarwood will float up.
Phnom Penh has plains and mountains. It was once a French colony, and it can still retain the French architecture of the time. This is a city full of exotic style. It has tall buildings and broad avenues, as well as magnificent temples and royal palaces.
The price of Phnom Penh is relatively high, which is similar to that of Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou in my country. Whether it is housing or food, it will be more expensive than other countries, because many commodities rely on imports.
