The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Cambodia, Cambodia

February 7, 2022 Hana Mouser

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Restaurants in Cambodia

1. Romcheik 5 Art Space & Cafe

201A, Battambang 02000 Cambodia +855 92 304 210 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/countrysideartmuseum.org/?rf=429814983886501
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5.0 based on 148 reviews

Romcheik 5 Art Space & Cafe

ROMCHEIK 5 is nominated in the TOP 10 BEST INDEPENDENT Art spaces in S.E. Asia and N° 1 in Cambodia (The Guardian / November 2017) ! Romcheik 5 is the name of the neighbourhood of Battambang where, in 2012, 4 young artists (25 years old) have established their studios with the help of a donor. In 2015, this space has been extended with the construction of a building sheltering an art gallery and since October 2018 a real Museum with a permanent collection of their best artworks. The entrance to the all site is charged 5$ (discount 2 $ 50), to contribute to the maintenance of the premises and the purchase of artist materials.

Reviewed By 159darcey

I really loved this art gallery. It has interesting art by Cambodian artists, as well as a serene rooftop cafe. Would absolutely recommend a visit.

136 #79, St. Phsar Kandal l, Phnom Penh 12000 Cambodia +855 17 931 900 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/dinartcambodia
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5.0 based on 65 reviews

Din Art Gallery

DinArt Gallery features the work of contemporary Khmer artist. His signature Apsara images are widely known within Cambodia and in Europe, the USA and Australia. Paintings are available for purchase and he can also organise framing or packaging if the buyer needs to travel. He also does commission pieces if you would like a particular subject painted. Come and visit DinArt Gallery, grab a coffee and something to eat at Feel Good Coffee downstairs whilst you are here. Looking for that special travel keepsake, a gift for someone special or if you are leaving Cambodia and want a little piece of Cambodia to go with you? Then perhaps a piece of his art is just the thing for you. He has paintings ranging from 20cm x 20cm on canvas, Postcard A4 size, that you can pack in a suitcase, up to large pieces 2 metres by 2 metres or bigger than that he can put in a tube for safe delivery. Christmas is just around the corner, maybe one of his paintings is the perfect gift for you to give?! He accepts Cash, Paypal, Visa and Mastercard.

Reviewed By amandagT9216MQ - Wollongong, Australia

My second visit to DinArt and 4th painting! Din is a very talented self-taught artist. He is well known for his stunning depictions of the otherworldly Apsara, and also beautiful abstracts and other Cambodia-inspired works. Din is really friendly and happy to talk about his inspiration and work, & is quick to respond to enquiries and will also create custom orders. The works are really affordable and are a beautiful & original keepsake or gift from this wonderful country.

3. Samai Distillery

830 #9b, Street Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh 12101 Cambodia +855 23 215 748 [email protected] http://samaidistillery.com
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Samai Distillery

Nestled in the heart of Phnom Penh, we are Samai – Cambodia’s first and only premium rum distillery. We create hand-crafted, premium rums using high-quality, locally grown ingredients with the highest quality. 100% of our raw materials are coming from the Kingdom of Wonder. Only specially selected, high-quality sugar cane grown in Koh Kong Province is used to produce the rich caramel molasses that defines the complex base of our premium rums. Following a process that pays tribute to age-old rum making traditions, our rums are complex and full of character, displaying a flavour profile that reflects the uniqueness of Cambodian terroir. We are producing two handcrafted rum: the Gold Rum and the Kampot Pepper Rum. Every Thursday night from 6pm until 11:30pm, Samai Distillery opens its doors to the public. Our guests can come and discover our production process and experience the distillery, taste our different rums, and our original Samai Cocktails.

Reviewed By EvaLia88 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

We got some great time at Samai, enjoying top notch cocktails, good music from dj. The location is quite good too, some good restaurants are around. Fun, fun, fun!

4. APOPO Visitor Center

Koumai Road Trapeang Ses Village, Kouk Chauk Commune, Siem Reap Cambodia +855 81 599 237 [email protected] http://www.apopo.org/en/contact-us/APOPO-Visitor-Center
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5.0 based on 816 reviews

APOPO Visitor Center

Reviewed By Seeitalldoitall

Just visited this amazing place. There is about a 45 minute tour that includes a video some visuals and a live demonstration so you can see how the rats are trained and the great work they are accomplishing. Utilizing the rats allows the people working them to move quickly and efficiently which ultimately saves lives. This proves that not all heros wear capes! Please go and see, please donate to this wonderful organization and help to spread the word!

5. The Baha’i House of Worship

Osralao Road Bospo Village, Battambang 02000 Cambodia http://www.bahai.org.kh/
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

The Baha’i House of Worship

Reviewed By Bryn_Deamer - San Rafael, United States

Given that the Bahá'í Faith is only 176 years old, it is amazing to see this facility, the first ever Local House of Worship to be opened in the world, (in 2017), open to all in the spirit of "The earth is one country and mankind its citizens". My family became members of the Bahá'í Faith in 1962, before the first international governing body of the faith, the Universal House of Justice, was even elected. I had no idea that I would live to see the first Local Houses of Worship being built in a country ravaged by war, whose beautiful ancient temples were ravaged again and again, as the area changed hands and the country changed religions. Free of ornamentation, and open to all, it invites visitors to commune directly with their creator, whatever they conceive it to be, in an atmosphere of calm serenity, acceptance and modernity. Yes as a Bahá'í myself, living in California, I am biased, but the random visitors we met there appeared also to be impressed by the serenity and acceptance they felt there. In the spirit of the Bahá'í principle of the "Independent investigation of truth" I commend this new temple of the world's newest religion to the interested visitor.

6. Fly Phnom Penh

#1159 National Road 2 Factory Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh 12354 Cambodia +855 17 288 223 [email protected] http://www.flyphnompenh.com
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5.0 based on 69 reviews

Fly Phnom Penh

Fly is the first ever trampoline park in Cambodia where you can free-fly, free-ball, and free-run your way to happiness. Our mission is to be the happiest place in the Kingdom through jumping, eating and chilling with friends. All your friends.

Reviewed By annaaG5310NH

The staffs are super friendly and helpful. The place is huge and u can jump your lung out. There're many activities you can do. Best to go as a team.

Street 154, Ksach Poy Village, Wat Kor Commune, Battambang 02000 Cambodia +855 12 764 097 [email protected] http://www.cambodiapeacegallery.org/
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Cambodia Peace Gallery (Cambodia Peace Museum)

The Cambodia Peace Gallery, opened in October 2018, is a new space for learning, sharing and reflecting on Cambodia's journey from war towards peace. Exhibits are focused on how Cambodians worked together to end the war, the recovery process, and working towards reconciliation for the future. Emphasis is given to positive stories of strength, resilience, and overcoming adversities.

Reviewed By sallclarke2

We have travelled to Cambodia many times and this was our first visit to the Peace Gallery. It was a wonderful opportunity to step back and reflect more deeply on the complexities of Cambodian history. It was particularly powerful as we have had the experience of visiting Toul Sleng, the Killing Caves, and have learned a lot about the KR period. But the Peace Gallery provides an opportunity to think about the incredible resilience that people have and their ability come back together with compassion and forgiveness. This is an area where Cambodia has many important lessons to share with the world. We were traveling with a group of teenagers who appreciated the chance to hear a lighter, more optimistic view after digesting a lot of heavy information. They appreciated that displays allowed a chance to learn by looking at pieces of artwork, photographs, videos, text, and hands-on activities. A definite must-visit in Battambang!

8. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Corner of Street 113 & St 350 History Museum, Phnom Penh 12304 Cambodia +855 23 655 5395 [email protected] http://tuolsleng.gov.kh
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4.5 based on 12,733 reviews

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is the memorial site of the S-21 interrogation and detention center of the Khmer Rouge regime. Located in the heart of Phnom Penh, it preserves a tragic period in history with the aim to encourage visitors to be messengers of peace. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is the memorial site of “Security Office 21” (S-21) of Democratic Kampuchea (also known as the Khmer Rouge regime) and located in what was then the abandoned city of Phnom Penh, whose citizens had been evacuated on 17 April 1975. S-21 served as the central hub of a vast prison system throughout the country and was used throughout the period as a secret facility for the detention, interrogation, torture and extermination of those deemed “political enemies” of the regime. Due to a policy of guilt-by-association, at times whole families were detained at the center. Only 12 former inmates survived the opening of S-21 when Phnom Penh was liberated. Four of them were children.

Reviewed By PHABfamily - London, United Kingdom

Right in the Centre of town is this must see site & goes hand in hand with a visit to the Killing Fields, The Genocide Centre The audio tour is a must for this to work, it is well paced & very informative. The stories are grim & the exhibits eerie but that is the reality of what happened not so long ago. It is thought provoking a makes you appreciate so much of what we take for granted. Just to be imprisoned, brutally tortured & killed for being a teacher, Doctor, wearing glasses or having soft hands is madness but it was the reality here between 1975-1979.

Serendipity Beach road, Sihanoukville 18000 Cambodia +855 17 500 402 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Cambodian Children's Painting Projects Gallery

10. Cambodia Landmine Museum

Angkor National Park, 7km south of Banteay Srey Temple, Siem Reap Cambodia +855 12 630 446 [email protected] http://www.cambodialandminemuseum.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,480 reviews

Cambodia Landmine Museum

The Landmine Museum was founded by ex-child soldier Aki Ra as a way to tell the world about the horrors landmines had infilcted on his native Cambodia. He used the proceed to clear landmines wherever he could find them. In the process of clearing small, remote villages, he began bringing home wounded and orphaned children that he and his wife raised as their own, along side their own children. Today the Museum not only tells Aki Ra's unique history and the history of landmines in Cambodia, but it is also home to over two dozen abandoned, orphaned or destitute children. All are cared for, housed, fed, educated and given a future they would otherwise never have had.

Reviewed By SarahUKUSA - Los Angeles, United States

I have visited Cambodia Landmine Museum many times over the years. It is well worth it is as a timely reminder of how Cambodia was severely affected by land mines and bombing, and how the Cambodian people have been affected in the aftermath, especially in the rural areas. It's one thing to read the statistics but another to see exactly what caused so much destruction. Here you can see up close the mines themselves and other munitions (the volume of exhibits is staggering), and learn why they are so challenging to clear. What is inspiring is that local de-mining teams associated with the museum are working tirelessly to clear areas that are still mined, in order to make their communities safe. On the safe land schools are now being built by the local people - with the help of local and international support. Villages and communities are being transformed. The museum is compact, very well-organised and in a tranquil setting. I have taken guests who are always very moved by what they experience and in my opinion it's as important as Tuol Sleng and the Killing Fields if one wants to understand Cambodia's tragic history and ongoing recovery efforts. Guides are available and there are information boards throughout. In addition to the information presented, I always find it a place of reflection on the cruelty of war, that continues long after the fighting ends. If you are fortunate to meet Jill and Bill Morse, who founded the museum and remain dedicated to land mine clearance efforts, their story and those of the people they work with, will touch your heart. I know first hand that many visitors return home inspired to become part of this tremendous mission - to raise awareness and eradicate land mines in Cambodia. It can be done, with help! Consider watching the uplifting documentary 'Until They're Gone' (on Amazon and other platforms) to learn more. A lovely shop on-site offers unique mementos and some interesting gifts that can't be found elsewhere in Cambodia! Since the museum is located a little ways out of the town of Siem Reap (easy for any guide or driver), I recommend combining the Museum visit with Banteay Srei and other temples in the area that are less crowded than Angkor.

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