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Phnom Penh is an attractive city situated at the junction of two rivers and, like most of the towns on the Mekong, it possesses a broad boulevard on the river-front with an avenue of trees. Trees line many of the streets, and in the midst of the European quarter there are beautiful botanical gardens, containing aviaries and cages of wild animals. The gardens surround a small hill, called the Phnom - whence the town takes its name - which is crowned by a Buddhist monument with a conical spire. A steep flight of steps lead to its summit with twin images of Naga, the many headed serpent, carved in stone at the base of the balustrades.

The French influence can be felt today in the city, a legacy of a 90 year period that saw the construction of many lovely colonial era residences for French administrators. Combined with an era of modern development, with the addition of tree lined avenues, gardens with fountains and several distinctive monuments, reflects the city's new found sense of freedom.

Phnom Penh-ites rise early. Be prepared to be awakened by the strains of Buddhist music playing in the street, motorbikes tooting their horns, and a rooster crowing. There is plenty to see the Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, Independence Monument, Wat Phnom and the market areas where hand woven silks, silver, gems and antiques will compete for your attention. The waterfront of the city has been rejuvenated in recent years and now countless al fresco restaurants and bars, with views stretching across the Mekong, have made this area one of the Indochina's in vogue 'places to be'.