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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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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 NEW

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 NEW

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 NEW

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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Jakarta, Indonesia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Markets or traditional markets in Asia are typically similar from one another but still it was worth the visit since it was not too far from our hotel by the riverside and we got some good bargains for nice souvenirs. For those who love gemstones, don't miss this place, there are heaps of them and really beautiful ones, too.

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Washington DC
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Full of the usual cheap copies, lots of sparkling jewellery (real or not, who knows) and hawker food. We walked in one entrance and almost straight out the other. Ullo, you want t shirt? You want buy something? What you want? Over it!

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Yorkton, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

there are prices on items and you can still do some bartering - most prices are very reasonable. it is very large and has a large variety of clothing, jewelry and souvenirs

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Great place for fresh fruit and flowers or a good and cheap breakfast. I usually check out all the food before I make up my mind. Most places are good. Great place to negotiate prices, always take off 50% -75% asking, also buying multiples helps. Always check quality of product before you buy, buyer beware. All sales are final.

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Northern England
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Full of all there is that is good and average in Cambodia.Tat and more Tat. Bargains??????????It is up to you!

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is the place to shop for cheap clothes and trinkets to stuff into your newly purchased luggage bag available anywhere there. Cleaner than Russian market and less stuffy but beware of overpriced goods. Bargain skill is a must

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