- Address: 155, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Working hours: daily from 7.00 to 17.00
Shopping is an integral part of any journey. How nice to bring from distant countries souvenirs, clothes or anything else, reminiscent of a wonderful vacation. And if these purchases were made not just in the ordinary shopping center, but in an exotic place, it is pleasantly doubly pleased. One of these unusual places is the Russian market in Cambodia (Tuol Tom Poung Market).
Why "Russian"?
This market is located in the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. There are several versions of the origin of the market name. According to one of them, the Russian market was one of the first markets for foreigners on the territory of the state. He earned it in the 1980s. And since most foreigners were then Russian, they did not think much of the name of the market for a long time. According to another version, in the 1980s many goods from the friendly USSR were sold in this market.
Features of the market
The market is in one of the oldest areas of the city and is surrounded by small cozy houses. The Russian market in Cambodia itself is a very busy place. Near to it, as a rule, there are no parking places because of an abundance of visitors. If you can still find it, you will have to pay for parking.
The market itself is clean, despite the abundance of visitors. In some places, the aisles are rather narrow, but this has its own "Asian" charm.
What to buy?
Goods from the Russian market in Cambodia impress with their diversity. What's not there: Cambodian painting, antiques, wooden toys, souvenirs, silk items. Especially popular among tourists are the ranks with jewelry, ornaments made of gold. By the way, if you intend to buy jewelry from precious metal or with natural stone, be careful with their authenticity.
The Russian market in Cambodia also represents a lot of branded things. And again, be careful for the same reason as in the case of decorations.
Particular interest for the curious tourist on the market is its central part. There are rows where you can have a snack. Food, I must say, is quite specific for the inhabitants of most countries. But it is very popular with local people. So if you want to feel the spirit of Cambodia, go there.
That's from what exactly no one will refuse, so it's from the fruits, which in the market simply the sea especially in the summer. In winter, they become much less, and the quality is noticeably reduced.
How to get there?
It's easiest to get to the Russian market by taxi. Any taxi driver will understand where to take you, if you say: "dog toul tom pong" - so the local people call this market.
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