Shopping in Psar Tuol Tom Pong, The Russian Market of Phnom Penh

Haggling at Russian market in Phnom Penh requires peering over mounds and mounds of clothing and quality kramas (chequered silk scarf worn around the necks, shoulders and waists of nearly every Khmer). It is often referred to as the Russian Market, as back in the 1980s it was the Russians’ retail outlet of choice. It is the best place for souvenir T-shirts, CDs, DVDs and miniature carvings. This must go for shopping bazaar in the heart of the Phnom Penh Capital of Cambodia offer everything a tourist would want to buy as a gift or something to remember Cambodia. There are discounted name-brand t-shirts and clothes everywhere. Try to visit the Russian market around the late after time as it is less crowded and tour buses are not around.

Reviews of Russian Market

Everywhere in Russian Market of Phnom Penh you can find exquisite silk scarves, throws, bags and cushions. Other items: krama (chequered silk scarf worn around the necks, shoulders and waists of nearly every Khmer), shirts, wallets and purses, notebooks and greeting cards. It’s set inside Wat Than.Exquisite silk scarves, throws, bags and cushions. Other items: krama (chequered silk scarf worn around the necks, shoulders and waists of nearly every Khmer), shirts, wallets and purses, notebooks and greeting cards. Remember to include the market once you’re booking Cambodia vacation packages 

When wandering around the Russian Market, also a local name as: Psar Tuol Tom Pong, you will see a serious of well-stocked boutique and workshop sells fine handmade clothing, scarves, toys, bags and photo albums. It is an interesting place to shop as you can poke your head behind the curtain and watch the process.

Pictures of Russian Market Phnom Penh

Video: Russian Market and street foods & shoppings

Detailed area map of Russian Market

Psar Tuol tom pong, or the Russian Market has nothing Russian but name and this is because Russians used to live in the area near the Psar Tuol. Here is the detailed map of the market and streets around the Russian bazaar.