Fairfield by Marriott Phnom Penh

The Independence Monument was erected in 1958 in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia to commemorate Cambodia’s independence from French colonialism in 1953. Designed by Cambodian architect Vann Molyvann, who was ‘personally selected and instructed’ by Prince Norodom Sihanouk on how it should look like, the 37 meters tall symbol took the form of a lotus very much the same as the design of the Bakong Temple from the Roluos group of the 9th century. The one-hundred Nagas and snake motif can be seen in historical, cultural, archaeological, and business contexts. On 9th November each year, government officials from the various ministries and institutions would congregate here to jubilantly celebrate the anniversary of the national independence. In commemoration of the souls of brave combatants and heroes who had laid down their lives for the freedom of the country, senior military and police officers would march before the Independence Monument, accompanied by a military band. The King ceremoniously lights up the ‘Glory Torch’ placed inside the monument; then in a festive manner, colorful balloons are let loose into the sky.

The beautiful towering spires of the buildings at the palace are a great example of classic Khmer architecture found in Cambodia today. Tourists are welcome to visit the Throne Hall (Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay) where coronations and official ceremonies take place. The gardens are beautifully manicured. Buildings on the palace grounds include the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Preah Keo Morakot), Stupas (Chedi), the Royal Dining Hall, the Chan Chhaya Pavilion and a French building that was a gift from Napoleon III. Among the numerous interesting buildings, within the 183,135 square meter compound is the Khemarin Palace, or Prasat Khemarin meaning “Palace of the Khmer King”, the official residence of His Majesty, King Norodom Sihamoni. The Khemarin Palace is in a protected part of the compound and not open to public.

Handicraft center is located at Koh Dach Commune, Mok Kampoul District at the middle of Mekong River. The commune of Koh Dach has 12-kilometer length and width from 100m to 2,500 Meters, borders Prek Luong commune at the East and Uk Nha Tey commune, Koh Dach district at the west, and faces with the communes of Prek Leap and Bak Kheng, Mok Kampoul District.

he National Museum of Cambodia is Cambodia's largest museum of cultural history and is the country's leading historical and archaeological museum.

Wat Phnom (Khmer: វត្តភ្នំ, UNGEGN: Vôtt Phnum, ALA-LC: Vatt Bhnaṃ [ʋɔət pʰnom]; "Mountain Pagoda") is a Buddhist temple (wat) in Doun Penh, Phnom Penh. It is a pagoda, that symbolizes the name of Phnom Penh, and a historical site that is part of the Khmer national identity. Wat Phnom has a total height of 46 meters (150 ft).[1] The pagoda is named after Lady Penh from the story of the discovery of the five statues: four Buddha statues and one Vishnu statue.

The Central Market (Khmer: ផ្សារធំថ្មី, Phsar Thum Thmei; meaning "New Grand Market") is a market and an art deco landmark in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The bright yellow building completed in 1937 has a 26-metre high central dome, with four tall arch-roofed arms branching out diagonally across the block, creating vast hallways housing countless stalls and a variety of goods. Initially designed by city architect Jean Desbois, construction works were supervised by French architect Louis Chauchon. When it first opened in 1937, it was said to be the biggest market in Asia; today it still operates as a market.