The Phnom Penh Visitors Guide 62nd

Palace Area: Streets 178 & 172 T he blocks north of the Royal Palace are populated with souvenir shops and galleries, restaurants and cafes, bars, hotels and guesthouses. Street 178 is known as ‘Art Street’ for the local art galleries that line the road near the National Museum. Over the last few years Street 172, a block north of 178, has turned into a busy and popular traveler/backpacker street lined with bars, restaurants, convenience stores and inexpensive guesthouses. Street 172 is the place to eat, drink, and stay. Street 178 is the place to browse shops or stop at a cafe. Many of the galleries on 178 focus on commercial and popular Cambodian art, but there are also quality handicraft and silk boutiques. At the river end of 178 several eateries crowd the corner including the famous FCC overlooking the riverfront (pages 52-53.) Nearby 178: Check out the cluster of interesting family-run local curio shops on Sothearos Blvd just around the corner Street 178.

Street 178 Shopping (See page 58 for more) A.N.D. boutique Merging traditional Cambodian hand- skills with contemporary fashion. Bodia Nature Originally designed, high quality T-shirts for men, women and children... Color Offering the best of vintage and retro fashion, clothing and accessories. Featuring vintage and modern styles from Western and Asian brands. Insolite Specializing in traditionally themed Cambodian art objects: carvings, statues, castings and paintings. Senteurs d’Angkor ...Khmer soaps, massage oils, body creams, Cambodian spices, unique gift ideas... Sentosa Silk ...high quality Cambodian silk products... Luxury pieces made from pure Khmer silk.... Silk & Pepper ...silks and souvenirs. Linens, cushions, curtains, gifts and jewelry... Ta Prohm Souvenir Tiny, welcoming silk shop, absolutely stuffed with Cambodian silks..

Street 178 Dining (see page 24 and 37) Confirel Degustation Concise selection of reasonably priced Cambodian fare...sampler plate for 2 or 3 people. FCC A Phnom Penh original...colonial-era building featuring a sweeping view of the riverfront. Grand River Great riverside location, sidewalk seating on a raised patio with a great view... Street 172 Apple Bar Good drink prices, a dozen gregarious girls, a big music selection and a cozy... Black Pearl Best hostess bar on the street. A dozen friendly girls including a couple of fine pool players. Danny K’s Hostess bar sporting a singular decor, a relaxed bar ambiance, and traditional massage. Friends “Teaching former street youth cooking skills” A cheerful tapas restaurant run as part of the highly respected organization 'Friends'. Alice's Pub Budget priced, backpacker friendly guesthouse, restaurant, bar, with good value rooms.

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