Wat Phnom

Russian Market, Wat Phnom and Central Market

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February 17th 2010
This morning Wee Bol took us to Psar Tuol Tom Pong which is more commonly known, amongst tourists anyway, as the Russian Market because it is where the Russians used to shop during the 1980s. The market is absolutely packed with merchandise of every kind imaginable. From food to cosmetics, from clothing to hardware - it can be found at the Russian Market. We are glad we went in the morning as ever ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » South » Phnom Penh

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Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, whose Angkor Empire extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Subsequently, attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the ... ... read more