| The kingdom of Cambodia leaves nothing to the | | | | locale, in the 80’s. |
| imagination; its’ captivating landscapes, omnipresent | | | | Visitor will be bombarded with such a variety of goods |
| religious fervour and rich cultural history are just some | | | | that range from home ware, furnishings, gems, jewels, |
| of the elements that are responsible for its magic. This | | | | books, traditional handicrafts, shoes, clothes, music, |
| is the land of gods, temples and the Angkor Wat. | | | | handmade silks and even backpacks. A bargain |
| Always chaotic but never anything less than intriguing, | | | | hunter’s dream come true, the Russian Markets |
| it’s easy to understand why this charismatic venue | | | | also offer branded goods from nearby garment |
| has continued to mesmerize the world. | | | | factories at affordable rates. |
| With rice heavy paddy fields stretching across the | | | | A veritable treasure trove for art lovers, authentic |
| horizon and its ever welcoming populace’s beaming | | | | antique carvings and newly made traditional figurines |
| smiles it is easily one of the friendliest locales in Asia | | | | share the shelve space at the markets. Providing a |
| with a revitalized look, feel and attitude towards the | | | | much needed platform for local artisans to display their |
| future. A happy compilation of all that Asia has to offer | | | | wares, you will find delicate carvings brought all the |
| Cambodia gives visitors pristine beaches, wild and | | | | way from Rottana Kiri and Mondol Kiri as well. The |
| remote ancient forests, a scintillating food culture and | | | | stalls along the Russian Markets are especially stock |
| idyllic temples in lush settings. | | | | full of local art during the 'Water Festival' which takes |
| Phnom Penh is one such pleasant concoction. Exotic | | | | place annually in November. Other objects d'art on sale |
| to the core and ever-growing, the city is well-known | | | | include silverware, stone carvings and old Indochinese |
| for its profusion of monks, resplendent palaces and the | | | | currency in the form of coins and notes while ritualistic |
| Mekong river beds. But to experience Phnom Penh is | | | | objects and custom made jewellery are also available. |
| to stroll down one of its local markets where culture, | | | | Hand-woven silks can also be bought at reasonable |
| personality and the best bargains are found in | | | | rates while the other top sellers in the market include |
| abundance. The Russian Markets in Phnom Penh are | | | | the scrumptious food and refreshments that are also |
| popular with locals and tourists alike for this very | | | | abundantly available throughout the market place. |
| reason. Situated along the southern quarter of the city | | | | Renowned for their mouth-watering culinary delights |
| this bustling market place derives its name from the | | | | guests will be amiss if they did not try the local |
| many Russian expats who made their home in the | | | | delicacies on hand. |