Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is the capital city of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Phnom Penh is believed to have been established during the latter part of the 14^th century. The legend is that a woman named Penh discovered a tree that had several images of Buddha. What the old woman did was to get the images and house them on a man made hill (also known as Phnom), thus the term Phnom Penh or Penh's Hill was born. The city became Cambodia's capital during the 19^th century. People interested in knowing not only the history of Phnom Penh but also Cambodia's should drop by the National Museum. For a taste of the horrifying yet historical, the Killing Fields, a site where the Khmer Rouge murdered thousands, is a recommended place. Tourists who value magnificent attractions should head to the Royal Palace where the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the Silver Pagoda are found – both mixtures of French and Cambodian architecture. When in Phnom Penh, make sure to wear decent clothing, especially when visiting temples.