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Russian Market

Corner of Street 163 and Street 444, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Ranked #1 of 9 shopping in Phnom Penh
4.0 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Traveler Description: Phnom Phen's Russian Markets The Russian Markets are busy and full of life, as well as being able to buy thousands of things you don't really need... more »
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Hong Kong, China
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Went as a group, first thing we did was sit down at one of the stalls and try the local delicacies. Get the noodles with beef and egg, and a red Samurai drink with ice. True taste of SEA! Then, well one part of the market is just random stuff you don't really need like footballs, gears, wrenches, eggs, and... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Cramped, noisy, smelly, busy, tiny stalls, clutter, people everywhere. Plenty of trash but bargains to be had and plenty of places to get a coffee or a can of fizz or a beer or a coconut. Haggle with a smile and you'll do OK. More

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Ljungskile, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

The Russian Market is great! We stayed there for a couple hours. Not only did we shop but we talked to locals and tried the food as well. The Khmer hospitality is fantastic even at this market. Here we bargain at our hearts content and after a little while went in different directions since the market has lots of different... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Locals and travellers frequent this market so makes for an authentic shopping experience. Bargains can be had and you can haggle to your hearts content. There are different divisions in the market, clothes, tyres, food etc so make sure you have an hour or so to wander. Do not worry if you are a nervous traveller as you do not... More

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San Diego, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

I was surprised to find cheap clothes and local items. Don't miss to visit this market for good finds and you can also bargain with the sellers. More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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86 reviews 86 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

The Russian market has long been known as the foreigners most visited shopping market. It has everything from Cambodian souvenirs, silk and cotton scarves, Korean robes, textiles, fabric (primarily great priced linen and imported Korean silk...NOT Khmer silk) to some good quality knock-off Western clothing, baseball hats, sunglasses, jewelry, shoes, underwear, car/motorcycle parts, bric-a-brac, table ware, DVD's, CD's, food stalls,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Great place to buy with a good range of products and local goods. Don't forget to look at the shops around the outside of the market as some have some lovely antiques. Also some good cafes around the outer area. More

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51 reviews 51 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Just about anything you need and more can be found there. Very hot and humid inside the tent so be warned. Don't be afraid to haggle over prices. More

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Montreal, Canada
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012
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The Russian Market (psar toul tom poung) is a great place to shop for silk, clothing, gifts, fruit, food, DVD’s and so much more but I especially enjoy it for the silk products and clothing. My understanding is that this market is so-named due to the fact that years ago many shoppers were Russians visitors and also it stocked items... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Very hot inside, wear cotton t-shirts!! and khakis pants More

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