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Russian Market   Phnom Penh

Russian Market, Phnom Penh

 19 Reviews  More commonly referred by foreigners as Russian market. It was where Russians shopped during the 1980s. Best place in town for souvenirs and clothes shopping. It has a large range of real and fake... 

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Central Market (Pasah Thmay)   Phnom Penh

Central Market (Pasah Thmay), Phnom Penh

 19 Reviews  Central Market (Phsar Thmei, which means New Market) is on the corner of Street 67 & Street 136. The building these markets are in is a landmark in Phnom Penh due to their unique style. The... 

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central market: central market at pp

by cigarettebarbie

good selection of things. fake stuff, fake clothes. polos like ralph. pay 3.50 for a polo. of course if you are white/caucasian, expect to pay more. most of the stallowners are of chinese descent, so they claimed they gave me a good price. if you can speak mandarin/one of the many dialects, the most common being teochew, use it here. i bought "ralph" polos in every single colour for my boyfriend. also a pair of cargo shorts for 5usd. remember to bargain hard. i also bought a wild boar tooth for 4usd and some girly clothes for myself for less than 6usd apiece.

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Fresh crisp US $1.00 bills

by MissyC323

Just a tip to those traveling to Cambodia. Its somewhat inconvenient but worth the effort to convert the majority of your spending/shopping cash into crisp USA one dollar bills. Especially when shopping in the market places. A cambodian shop keeper will return your torn or worn bills, they won't accept them!!! And if you pay in larger demoninations, you will get all your change in Khmer money, not us dollars. Very, very few areas accept credit cards, they are ok in larger hotel and airport areas but most places don't accept them. The cambodian silks in the markets....scarfs.....throws.....shirts....skirts all continue to be excellent bargains. The "new" market has good deals on electronics. Beware of voltage though, made sure its voltage compatable to the area you live in. Cambodian electric outlets are 220.

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Khmer scarfs (krama), to die for!!!

by muddybok

Khmer scarfs (krama) are definitely worth buying. All my girl friends love me for it. Every krama is unique by it own color & design. Wait until they find out the price themselves.Goods are mostly transact in US Dollars and it's up to your bagain power to secure the best deal. $$$ ....Can't fill this column, else they will find out.

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Old and Central Markets: Markets

by Joy1912

I went to Old Market and Central Market. Both are within walking distance (15 to 20 minutes i think). Recommend that you visit Old Market first. Scan the goods that you are interested in and tour the colourful and bustling wet market. The shops at Old Market seemed to be charging higher prices than Central Market cos there are more tourists there. Vendors at Central Market are more willing to lower the prices for you due to poor business.There are also street vendors (adults and kids) selling books and postcards. Things to buy include:- paintings of Buddhas and Wats (US$25 depending on the size and skills involved)- Clay cups/bowls/coasters- Clay/Wooden/Stone Buddha heads (US$8)- teapots- shawls (~US$3 each)- Cambodia silk- t-shirts (~US$1.50 each)- magnets (3 for US$1)- silk pouches and bags (US$3 or 4 each)

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Buy from the Children..

by peitsing

Swarms of children will rush to you everytime you step into a tourist spot.... It may seem irritating at times, but these children are only trying to help their family to earn some extra monies...The prices are bargainable but more often than not, they're only slightly pricier than those sold in markets outside...I regretted not buying much from the cute adorable children thinking that there will always be more in the next temple.... However, a word of caution tho... once you're seen to be succumbing to their sales pitch, be prepared to feel the guilt and indecision on whom to buy it from... scarveshandicraftsbanglessodasTshirtsbags even books etc

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Russian Market: Phnom Pehn Markets

by travelswithsteve

This is an absolute must to see.A huge indoor market selling everything from food (expect to pay 0.50 cents for a plate of it) to cd's, clothes, wood carvings the lot.Don't buy anything without bartering - its fun, hassle free and they love it as much as you hate it. From the Independence Monument head south along Norodom Blvd. Turn right at the first set of lights (Moa Tse Tung Blvd.). Go straight east (away from the river) through one set of lights (Monivong Blvd.) and then turn left at the next set of traffic lights (about 1km further down the road). Go straight for about 300m. You will see the market on the left.

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Phnom Penh's market: local markets are not just for shopping

by richiecdisc

Any visitor to Southeast Asia should be drawn towards the local markets. Otherwise, you’re missing a lot. Cambodia is no exception and Phnom Penh in particular had many colorful markets to check out. Even if you are too shy to shop or afraid to try the local foods, you can soak in the kaleidoscope of colors that assault you and take in a deep whiff of the strange aromas that will linger with you longer than the sights you came to see in the first place. I like trying local foods best but many people buy crafts or things they need for their trip there too. It is a bargain culture but with language barriers, this might be a problem. With food, I just pay what they motion for. Even if it's not a local price, it's always more than fair.

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Pestered while visiting the Temples

by batgirl1001

It is quite daunting if you get pestered by kids while visiting around the temples. Unless you are looking for something, the pestering will get on your nerves.It is up to you whether you want to buy or not. The stuff they sell are quite cheap and a bargain.Honestly why pay $20++ for the latest Lonely Planet guide to Cambodia at a mega faceless bookstore when you can get it cheaper at $5 and help some poor Cambodian.There are bargains and good sourvenirs if you buy from these 'pesky' yet charming kids who by the way are very poor and desperate for your $1.If not, perhaps you can carry a bag of sweets with you and distribute to them while not buying anything. At least, you wouldn't feel so guilty at saying 'No'. For general cheap sourvenirs like knock-offs on wood carvings and sandstone carvings, tee shirts, silk etc try the Russian Market in Phnom Penh. Generally the arts&crafts items...

Siem Reap Central Market: Local Market with Everything Under the Sun

by Rodan44

Just like any sizeable city in Southeast Asia, Siem Reap has a large central market that sells anything a local might need. In front of the market are rows of food stalls offering cheap local eats, as well as some miscellaneous fruit, vegetable, and snack vendors. Inside the covered market, which is really just a large warehouse, you will find different sections devoted to different types of items. There's rows for household goods, clothing and shoes, jewlery and gold, electronics, dry and bottled foods, and of course the wet market with fresh (although it may not smell like it) meats and produce. Not many tourists venture into the market, as they are too busy marvelling at the monuments of Angkor or relaxing in their luxury hotels, but here you will get a glimpse into the modern day life of the Khmer people. You may even find some cheap souvenirs to take home. As Cambodia does not...

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Central Market Flowers

by keeweechic

Around the outside of Central Market are vaious flower stalls. The aroma of all the different blooms when it mixes with the heat of the day is wonderful. Maybe not the sort of thing for tourists to buy but nevertheless, wonderful to wander amidst.

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