When someone visits in a new place he or she tries to buy some souvenirs for their near and dear ones. In Cambodia you can shop anything according to your own choice. You can visit the capital city named Phnom Penh and also Siem Reap and Sihanouk ville. At these places you will get variety of art, souvenirs, artwork, silks and handicrafts. Various shops in the market offer good range and variety of shopping goods and products. Some of the traditional Cambodian souvenirs include Buddhist and Angkorian themed carvings and statuary, fine hand-loomed silks, colored gems, hand-pounded silver work, and traditional handicrafts. Some of the places are mentioned below where you can get some interesting shopping products.
Tuol Tom Pong Market or Russian market: This shopping market is more commonly referred to as the Russian Market by the foreigners. Located at the corner of St. 440 and st.163 and south of Mao Tse Tung Blvd his market is really worth visiting. You can trust on this market if visiting Cambodia for the first time. You can get a large variety of fake and real antiques here. It is the best place in town for souvenir shopping as well. You can also get silk, miniature Buddha’s, ganja, gems, silver jewelry, video and a host of other goodies. T-shirts, jackets, trousers, or shoes are also available at very reasonable rates.
New Central Market or Phsar Thmey: In this market area you can get Krama’s i.e. red and white checked scarves, household items, stationery, flowers, clothes for sarongs and second hand clothes. These second hand clothes are available from U.S. and Europe. You can take some good photographs in the fresh food section. Some good food stalls are there to attract the visitors. Central Market is certainly a very good and one of the best markets of Phnom Penh. The market is open from early morning until early evening.
Some important things to buy in Cambodia
In Cambodia you can shop many things which are really good to have one in hand. Some of the products are really of good quality which you can give to your relative and friends. I am mentioning two of them for you.
Art Product: In Cambodia various art products are available for the tourists to buy. Over the last few years Cambodia’s art scene has been suddenly increase. The special mention can be given in the fashionable arts of a new generation of Khmer artists. You can get these products in various places. The silk, art and furniture boutiques along Street 240 in Phnom Penh is an awesome place where you can get all these. The art galleries and boutiques on Street 178 near the National Museum is another one where these products are available. You can see some traditional and contemporary Southeast Asian art in both the places. On Street 178, the award winning Reyum Gallery is present where some of the most exciting and important exhibitions in town can be seen. The exhibition features the work of some of Cambodia’s best known and upcoming contemporary artists. In every two months new exhibitions open. In this Reyum Gallery you can also get a unique selection of books on Cambodian art, culture, Architecture and archaeology.
Statues and Carvings: Khmer Architect is very skilled. The making status and carving product are usually available for tourist to buy. These status and carving is regarded as one of traditional subjects. These are actually copies of Angkorian era works as well as Buddha’s and various types of Hindu gods and important persons. These are available in wood, stone, iron, brown, and brass. Statues make for relatively heavy and also bulky souvenirs. But because of their beauty they are still very popular. The replica of an Angkorian era bust of Jayavarman VII is truly attractive and is possibly the most well-liked piece.
Art Product: In Cambodia various art products are available for the tourists to buy. Over the last few years Cambodia’s art scene has been suddenly increase. The special mention can be given in the fashionable arts of a new generation of Khmer artists. You can get these products in various places. The silk, art and furniture boutiques along Street 240 in Phnom Penh is an awesome place where you can get all these. The art galleries and boutiques on Street 178 near the National Museum is another one where these products are available. You can see some traditional and contemporary Southeast Asian art in both the places. On Street 178, the award winning Reyum Gallery is present where some of the most exciting and important exhibitions in town can be seen. The exhibition features the work of some of Cambodia’s best known and upcoming contemporary artists. In every two months new exhibitions open. In this Reyum Gallery you can also get a unique selection of books on Cambodian art, culture, Architecture and archaeology.
Statues and Carvings: Khmer Architect is very skilled. The making status and carving product are usually available for tourist to buy. These status and carving is regarded as one of traditional subjects. These are actually copies of Angkorian era works as well as Buddha’s and various types of Hindu gods and important persons. These are available in wood, stone, iron, brown, and brass. Statues make for relatively heavy and also bulky souvenirs. But because of their beauty they are still very popular. The replica of an Angkorian era bust of Jayavarman VII is truly attractive and is possibly the most well-liked piece.
What you can buy in Cambodia
The kingdom of Cambodia is a place where you can shop many interesting things. You can take souvenirs for your friends and family while going from the place. Some of the interesting things are mentioned below:
Silverwork: In Phnom Penh you can find several places to sell silver. Market is the best place to find silver. Silver betel containers are very popular in Cambodia. This is regarded as traditional souvenirs. The crushed silver containers are often shaped like fruits, animals, and vegetables. Originally these were used in ceremonial and everyday life. Nowadays, silver betel containers are mainly prepared for sale as souvenirs. But most of these are hand crafted using traditional styles and techniques. These are also available at the traditional markets, jewelry shops and some of the souvenir shops such as Sit Down Jeweler.
Cambodian Silk: Travelers always like to shop silks in Cambodia. Silk Products can be said as one of traveler shopping goodies. Cambodian silks are very precious to the silk collectors in the world. In Cambodia the most available silk products is hand-loomed using the traditional ikat method. This is known as dying the threads and looming in the same patterns. Raw and fine, both the silks are available in the form of sarongs, clothing, bolts, and various handicrafts. Cambodian silk is readily available at the silk shops, Russian Market, and boutiques across town. Many of them are specializing in silk creations. The examples are tailored Asian and Euro-Asian fashions, soft furnishings and fashion accessories.
Gems: Cambodia has original gems renowned since 60 decades. In Cambodia, mainly in the area of Pailin, there is a productive source of colored stones. Rubies and sapphires are abundantly available in the place. The gem dealers are available at the Russian Market and Central Market. Proper knowledge is important to spend some money in jewelry market.
Silverwork: In Phnom Penh you can find several places to sell silver. Market is the best place to find silver. Silver betel containers are very popular in Cambodia. This is regarded as traditional souvenirs. The crushed silver containers are often shaped like fruits, animals, and vegetables. Originally these were used in ceremonial and everyday life. Nowadays, silver betel containers are mainly prepared for sale as souvenirs. But most of these are hand crafted using traditional styles and techniques. These are also available at the traditional markets, jewelry shops and some of the souvenir shops such as Sit Down Jeweler.
Cambodian Silk: Travelers always like to shop silks in Cambodia. Silk Products can be said as one of traveler shopping goodies. Cambodian silks are very precious to the silk collectors in the world. In Cambodia the most available silk products is hand-loomed using the traditional ikat method. This is known as dying the threads and looming in the same patterns. Raw and fine, both the silks are available in the form of sarongs, clothing, bolts, and various handicrafts. Cambodian silk is readily available at the silk shops, Russian Market, and boutiques across town. Many of them are specializing in silk creations. The examples are tailored Asian and Euro-Asian fashions, soft furnishings and fashion accessories.
Gems: Cambodia has original gems renowned since 60 decades. In Cambodia, mainly in the area of Pailin, there is a productive source of colored stones. Rubies and sapphires are abundantly available in the place. The gem dealers are available at the Russian Market and Central Market. Proper knowledge is important to spend some money in jewelry market.
Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia
Phnom Penh is the vivacious bustling capital of Cambodia. This place is situated at the convergence of three rivers. The names are the Bassac, the mighty Mekong, and the great Tonle Sap. Once upon a time this was considered the ‘Gem’ of Indochina. Phnom Penh still maintains extensive charm with plenty to see. Phnom Penh is an absolute oasis when it is compared to the modernity of other Asian capitals. In Phnom Penh, you will get a mixture of Asian exotica and the famous Cambodian hospitality. The capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia is a perfect place to reside for few days.
Many interesting tourist’s spots are there in the capital. Some of them can be mentioned as the Silver Pagoda, the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, the Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, the National Museum, and the Choeng Ek Killing Fields. There are several market places where you can get paintings, gems, carvings, silver, silk and even antiques. This is a perfect destination for a leisurely day tour. The whole area that includes the outskirts of Phnom Penh is measured about 376 square kilometres big. Presently 2,009,264 people are living in Phnom Penh.
Phnom Penh municipality administration has divided in the following numbers:
Khan 7 Makara comprises of 8 Sankat where communes and 33 Villages, Khan Dan Penh is the district where 11 Sangkats and communes and 134 villages are there. Khan Tuol Kok is the district where 10 Sangkats, communes and 143 villages are there, Khan Meanchey is the district where 8 Sangkats, communes and 30 villages are there, Khan Chamkamorn is the district where 12 Sangkats, communes and 95 villages are there. Khan Rusei Keo is the district where 12 Sangkats, communes and 59 villages are there, and Khan Dong Kaor is the district where 15 Sangkats, communes and 143 villages are there.
Many interesting tourist’s spots are there in the capital. Some of them can be mentioned as the Silver Pagoda, the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, the Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, the National Museum, and the Choeng Ek Killing Fields. There are several market places where you can get paintings, gems, carvings, silver, silk and even antiques. This is a perfect destination for a leisurely day tour. The whole area that includes the outskirts of Phnom Penh is measured about 376 square kilometres big. Presently 2,009,264 people are living in Phnom Penh.
Phnom Penh municipality administration has divided in the following numbers:
Khan 7 Makara comprises of 8 Sankat where communes and 33 Villages, Khan Dan Penh is the district where 11 Sangkats and communes and 134 villages are there. Khan Tuol Kok is the district where 10 Sangkats, communes and 143 villages are there, Khan Meanchey is the district where 8 Sangkats, communes and 30 villages are there, Khan Chamkamorn is the district where 12 Sangkats, communes and 95 villages are there. Khan Rusei Keo is the district where 12 Sangkats, communes and 59 villages are there, and Khan Dong Kaor is the district where 15 Sangkats, communes and 143 villages are there.
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