Once regarded as the “jewel of Asia,” Cambodia’s capital has since become a byword for sprawl and shambolic planning. A map of central Phnom Penh from a French guidebook published by Hachette in 1926.

Come along as we explore Phnom Penh, the bustling capital of Cambodia. From the riverside walkways and royal palace grounds to busy markets and street corners filled with everyday life, this city has ...

So it isn’t surprising that the Cambodian capital’s quiet transformation over the past few years has largely gone unnoticed—until it wasn’t so quiet. Last September, Phnom Penh announced the opening ...