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Central Market

Between streets 126 and 136, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Ranked #13 of 37 attractions in Phnom Penh
Type: Flea/ Street Markets, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Architectural Buildings
Description: Housed in a 1937 Art Deco building, this market is a city landmark.
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Melbourne, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Same old same old stalls. Prices can be haggled. Avoid the meat area around 12-1pm the smell is intense!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The title says it all! This is the place to buy everything, yes I mean everything. The prices were of coz u need to know how to bargain though. Replica of everything with different grades available. It was yes, an organized chaos like the other reviewer said! I just loved it here! :)

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Dongducheon, South Korea
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The Central Market in Phnom Penh is one of the best markets for deals. My husband and I went on a month long trip through SE Asia and we visited many markets in six different countries. I think I found the best deals at Central Market. Never take anything at the first price quoted that number is just the starting... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

They carry shoes and sandals in sizes up to regular adult figures for men at 50% of the store prices. Checkout their garment section too!

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Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Built in 1937, this art-deco ziggurat seems very out of place in Phnom Penh. A huge dome with four wings, it’s a good place to seek refuge from the mid day sun and is also a fascinating market to wander through. Save your shopping for elsewhere because even when you bargain them down, you’re still paying a hugely inflated price.... More

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Tauranga, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Good range of EVERYTHING watches with 5x5 warranties 5km or 5 mins which ever comes first cheap clothes 3 brand name polo shirts for $15 depend on where you go mite get even cheaper I brought a lazer pointer for work $8 headphones ,cell phone[pirate tho] if you want factory original plenty of shops just outside of market entrances guarded... More

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Khon Kaen, Thailand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

With a very nice (not dirty) market. I always love to go there, just to walk around and maybe buy some cloths.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Interesting to visit if you like to do what the locals do, though as tourists you'll pay "the price" as a tourist

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Alexandria, VA
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Cambodians are this market’s primary clientele, which means there’s a lot of inexpensive clothing and jewelry. Although there may be some appealing souvenirs, the Russian market is a much better place for tourists and is probably larger than the Central Market.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Worth a visit to see the building. Not much of interest in the various stalls selling knock-off clothing, electronics and jewelry, but a nice 30 minute stroll is recommended.

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