Sisowath Quay

Sisowath Quay is a prominent and striking landscape of Phnom Penh. Whether you want a scenic walk beside the river edge or enjoy the ambiance and attraction of the place nearby, Sisowath Quay is an ideal spot. The site is the most famous boulevard and best starting point to explore the city.

About Sisowath Quay

Phnom Pehn’s prominent attractions can be accessed through this location. The avenue is a stretch of 3 km (1.9 mi) long and continuously buzzes by people and various other activities. The boulevard located on the shores of the Mekong River and the Royal Palace adjoins it. Throughout the way, you could explore various shops, eateries, cafes, lodgings, and much more. Every morning brings up exciting music of chirping birds spending their quality time in flying and making pattern overhead. The mornings start with tai-chi on the grass later on joggers and then aerobics by fitness enthusiasts. The Sisowath is not a place for a single night, but if you are a nature lover and love relaxing, the area is worth spending hours for at least 2-3 days.

How to reach Sisowath Quay from Phnom Penh airport?

1. Bus

By 03-Blue Line bus you can reach Sisowath Quay in just 26 minutes. It will cost you around $1. The bus will drop you at the Central Market. From there you need to walk for approx. 1.7 km (1 mi), which will take 20 minutes.

2. Train

You can board a train after every 30 minutes and it also takes 30 minutes to reach Phnom Penh Station. It will cost you around $2 to $5. After reaching Phnom Penh Station, there are still around 2.5 km (1.6 mi) to reach Sisowath Quay.

3. Taxi

It will only take 9 minutes to cover the distance of 11km (7 mi) from Phnom Penh Airport to Preah Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh. It will cost you $9 to $12 for one way.

4. Tuktuk

To travel the distance of 11km from Phnom Penh Airport to Preah Sisowath Quay, it will take you around 20-25 minutes and cost you around $5-$6.

5. Car rental

It will cost you around $66 dollars for hiring a small car for one day. It will only take only 9 minutes to cover the distance of 11km from Phnom Penh Airport to Preah Sisowath Quay. Fuel cost would be something like $1 - $2.

Highlights

Beyond a lot of activities at the promenade, apart from eating, drinking and events, the place is perfect for a relaxing walk and boat ride. Some top attractions that must follow in your itinerary are Royal Palace, Elephant Bar, and Floating Restaurant. Qunalom Monastery, National Museum, various art galleries, and much more.

Weather & Best Time to Visit

The city is located in a tropical zone; it experiences wet and dry climate. Rainy seasons expand from May to October, where you could experience high temperatures and humidity. While Dry season is from November to April, where you would experience comfortable temperature. January is an ideal time where there is no rainfall, yet the climate is pleasing. In April, the place has a different ambiance due to the Cambodian New year celebrated throughout.

The best time to visit is either in the early morning or late evening when the weather is pleasant, and the streets are crowded.

What to buy

Handmade products, including art and handicrafts, are worthy of adding in your bag and beautiful memories while on holiday here. Shoes could also be bought, that is well crafted with silk of good quality. Scarves and silk products are the best gifting options for family and friends back home.

You would find many customs made clothes tailored for you. Some boutiques offer traditional Cambodian garments to add to your wardrobe. You would discover an exotic range of Buddha figures and silverware available there. Do not miss to buy or gift someone.

Shopping at Quay

If you are a passionate art lover, then the Quay has an array of options to show the colors of Cambodia in an art form.

Colours of Cambodia is a local shop where you can witness the beauty of handicraft items, Happy Painting Gallery, and much more. There is an art that exhibits the picture of people in Cambodia, earlier and now. The shop welcomes many tourists and perhaps one of the top places in the shopper's favourite list.

Kravan House is another place where you could find silk products and handicrafts. It is a market place for tourist who is seeking for real hand made products at competitive prices.

Try supporting the local heritage and culture in the city. Many shops have disabled or handicapped workers who carve these items. While shopping, contribute towards a good cause by buying merchandise from a shop where you find Heritage Friendly Business Logo.

Some of the top restaurants near Sisowath Quay

• La Croisette Phnom Penh
• Chinese House
• Bopha Phnom Penh Titanic Restaurant
• Hummus House
• Indigo Taste of India
• Mother India Restaurant
• Oskar Bistro Phnom Pehn and much more.

These restaurants offer outside seating as well as inside. If you want to enjoy a restaurant and bar with great visibility along the Tonle Sap River, then you should opt for outside seating options. Some restaurants are in the field for 15-20 years serving delicious fusion meals throughout the year. You could get a blend of multi-cuisine from Asian to Thai, From Italian to Chinese, and much more. Don't forget to feast in a night at bars located near Riverside. The rooftop bar is also a perfect place to unwind cocktails or mocktails while watching the sunset along with loved ones.

Water Sports and activities in Sisowath Quay

• Kayaking
• Sailing
• Boating
• Swimming

All these activities can be enjoyed in Sisowath Quay, of course, depends upon the season. The annual water festival in Phnom Pehn occurs where boat races and other events are held.

Things to explore nearby Sisowath Quay

• Cambodia Museum – The place holds cultural history and is a large museum with 14,000 items relative to country history.
• Royal Palace – The palace is a resident of King of Cambodia. It consists of Silver Pagoda, The Throne Hall, the Khemarin Palace, Inner court, and much more. The place has gone a lot of renovation due to deterioration.
• PsarThmei – The central market of the city is an open market. The four wings of the building offer you a variety of things, from clothes, jewellery, appliances, and much more.

Nearby cities

The distance between Phnom Penh Airport and Sisowath Quay is just 10 km. You can visit nearby Angkor Wat, Kep, Kampong Cham, Kampot, to add more fun and experience surroundings.