Sisowath Quay, Riverfront esplanade in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Sisowath Quay is a riverfront esplanade along the Tonle Sap River that provides a paved promenade with views where the Mekong joins the waterway. The strip spans several kilometers and connects major landmarks including the Royal Palace and the National Museum.

Sisowath Quay is named in honour of King Sisowath of Cambodia. The stretch of riverfront in front of the Royal Palace was used as a viewing place for the boat races held during the Water Festival, the annual event on the Tonlé Sap. The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Cambodia later opened along the strip.

The quay is named after King Sisowath of Cambodia. Vendors and locals fill the strip alongside hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes and shops, and it is popular with tourists. In front of the Royal Palace the riverfront is used to watch the boat races of the Water Festival.

You can explore the promenade on foot or by local transport like tuk-tuks available throughout the city. Late afternoon is the best time to visit when the heat eases and the waterfront feels more active.

A historic colonial building houses the Foreign Correspondents Club on the quay, serving international cuisine with river views. The venue has roots in the city's journalism history and attracts visitors interested in the area's international connections.