From bustling city markets to quiet artisan workshops, Cambodia offers some genuinely rewarding shopping — as long as you know where to look and how to shop like a local.
City markets
Siem Reap's Old Market and Angkor Night Market are packed with textiles, silver jewellery, and souvenirs, while Phnom Penh's Art Deco Central Market (Phsar Thmei) and the sprawling Russian Market offer everything from clothing to handicrafts at local prices.
Traditional Khmer crafts
Cambodia has a rich handicraft tradition worth seeking out beyond souvenir stalls — hand-woven Khmer silk from villages around Siem Reap, intricate stone carving inspired by Angkor's temple reliefs, and fine silverwork are all still practised by skilled artisans, often through cooperatives that support local communities directly.
Shopping etiquette
Gentle bargaining is expected and welcomed at markets, though shops with fixed price tags are generally not up for negotiation. A smile and good humour go a long way — bargaining in Cambodia is a friendly exchange, not a confrontation.
If a particular craft catches your interest, our guides can often point you toward the workshops and cooperatives where it's actually made, rather than just where it's resold.