Phnom Penh’s exotic location on the Mekong, beautiful colonial architecture, ancient temples and palaces, and strong cultural identity make it one of the most enchanting capitals of the region. Once called the Paris of the East, it has bounced back after the horrors it lived through under the Khmer Rouge. Arts, culture and architecture are in a phase of renaissance, and much of the damage is being carefully repaired piece by piece. Visitors today have the privilege of experiencing its many different facets – from its French colonial roots, to its killing fields and prisons of the ’70s, to more modern cafes, galleries and Phnom Penh Hotels Daylesford which have opened recently.Phnom Penh is one of Asia’s hidden gems!