Tonlé Bassac (commune)

NagaWorld Integrated Resort

Tonle Bassac is home to the NagaWorld Integrated Resort. It is the only premium luxury casino in Cambodia and is the only casino in Phnom Penh. NagaWorld holds the sole monopoly rights in Phnom Penh until 2045. ^[9]

Naga 1 first opened its doors in 1995, followed by the completion of Naga 2 in 2017. Together, the integrated NagaWorld complex spans roughly 2 million square feet and offers 1,658 elegant rooms and suites.

The property boasts lavish public and VIP gaming halls, more than 20 dining and nightlife venues, two exclusive all-suite spas, Cambodia’s pioneering underground duty-free shopping arcade, and a wide array of entertainment options—including the impressive 2,000-seat NABA Theatre located within Naga 2. ^[10]

The venue also offers ultra-premium meeting facilities equipped with top of the line technology. This includes one of the nation’s largest hotel convention spaces—a pillarless ballroom capable of seating over 1,000 delegates. ^[11] The venue has previously hosted large-scale MICE delegations such as Cambodia-ASEAN Business Summit, International CSR & Sustainability Summit and others. ^[12]

NagaWorld Key Specifications:

• Total event space: 2,900 square metres
• Meeting rooms: 7 meeting rooms, with capacity for 1,960 delegates
• Grand Ballroom: A pillarless ballroom spanning over 1,100 square metres, capable of hosting 1,600 delegates conference-style or 700 guests for banquets
• Largest convention space: Cambodia’s largest hotel convention spaces, accommodating more than 1,000 delegates
• Theatre: A sophisticated, state-of-the-art 2,000-seat NABA Theatre
• Accommodation: 1,658 luxurious rooms and suites

Naga 3 is currently being planned. Naga 3 is projected to further expand non-gaming facilities, retail space and hotel rooms in the NagaWorld Integrated Resort. ^[13]

Bassac Lane

Bassac Street has earned its reputation as Phnom Penh’s premier nightlife hotspot. Lined with stylish speakeasy bars, lively music venues, high-energy clubs, and a wide mix of entertainment, the street comes alive after sunset. Whether it’s sipping artisanal craft cocktails or listening to different musical genres, Bassac Street transforms into the city’s most vibrant social scene, drawing both locals and visitors to the vibrant street. ^[14]

Bassac Lane is also known for its excellent selection of restaurants with food from many different cuisines. ^[15]

Notable Bars:

• CanCan, Restaurant, Dancing, Live-Music & DJs
• Back Street Bar
• Pixel Bar
• White Rabbit
• Roodbar Phnompenh
• Papa Wong's Cocktail & Wine Lounge
• Tipsy Bar
• The Welsh Bar
• Uniga

Notable Restaurants:

• Mama Wong's Dumpling and Noodle House
• Malis Restaurant - Norodom Blvd
• Aura - Phnom Penh
• The Kitchen Phnom Penh (Thai Food)
• Piccola Italia Da Luigi Pizzeria
• Elia Greek Kitchen Bassac Lane
• Casa Diego [Spanish Tapas & Cigar Lounge]
• Namaste India Restaurant
• Gorkha Palace Phnom Penh Indian and Nepalese Restaurant
• Vertigo Restaurant & Skybar

Aeon Mall Phnom Penh

AEON Mall Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s first large-scale modern shopping complex, officially opened on June 30, 2014. Situated along Sothearos Boulevard in the heart of Phnom Penh, the 68,000-square-meter mall houses around 190 shops and dining outlets, an AEON department/grocery store, a major cinema, and a variety of family-friendly entertainment facilities. ^[16][17]

The Bridge Lifestyle Mall

Located in Phnom Penh’s Tonle Bassac district, The Bridge Lifestyle Mall is a key retail hub within The Bridge mixed-use development. Operated by the well-known Mall Company, the five-story complex spans 30,000 square meters and offers a wide variety of shopping and lifestyle experiences. Visitors can explore fashion boutiques, electronics and home goods stores, health and medical services, entertainment venues, as well as numerous dining and beverage options.^[18]

Standing at 45 storeys tall (154 metres), The Bridge is a striking landmark in central Phnom Penh. The development features a five-level retail podium topped by two distinctive tower blocks, seamlessly connected through iconic twin skybridges that provide convenient access to the full array of amenities within the complex. ^[19] This integrated development is home to Residential units (Condos, Penthouses), Soho units and retail commercial spaces.

Noro Lane Boutique Mall

Chip Mong Noro Mall, located in Phnom Penh’s desirable Tonle Bassac district, is a boutique lifestyle destination designed for the middle to upper-middle retail segment. Covering 7,900 square meters, the mall features an Organic Supermarket, F&B outlets, select retail shops, and a Cinema Complex for entertainment. ^[20]

The Peak Integrated Development

Rising 55 storeys above Tonle Bassac (236 metres), The Peak is a freehold mixed-use landmark spanning approximately 12,609 square meters. The development comprises two residential towers and a commercial tower—home to offices and a hotel—set atop a five-level retail podium.

Across its two towers, The Peak offers 1,014 residential units and 250 office spaces. In 2023, the city welcomed its first Shangri-La Hotel within the complex, featuring more than 300 rooms.

The retail podium, managed by the Bluebell Group, brings over six decades of expertise as Asia’s leading brand distributor. With a network of more than 150 brand partners, Bluebell operates across 10 markets including Japan, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Australia. ^[21]

Tonle Sleng Genocide Museum

Tonle Bassac is home to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum which commemorates the Cambodian genocide during the Khmer Rouge Regime. The site is a former secondary school that had been turned into an internment facility known as Security Prison 21[b] (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 until its fall in 1979. From 1976 to 1979, an estimated 20,000 people were imprisoned at Tuol Sleng; it was one of between 150 and 196 torture and execution centers established by the Khmer Rouge and their secret police. ^[22]

Independence Monument

The Independence Monument (Khmer: វិមានឯករាជ្យ [ʋimiən ʔaekariəc]) in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 to memorialise Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. It stands on a roundabout in the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city. It is in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, of the style seen at the temple at Banteay Srei and other Khmer historical sites. ^[23]

Norodom Sihanouk Memorial

The Norodom Sihanouk Memorial, also called the Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk, is a monument commemorating former King Norodom Sihanouk located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The bronze statue is 4.5 meters tall and is housed under a 27 meter high stupa in the park east of the Independence Monument. ^[24]

The statue is dedicated to Sihanouk's accomplishment on liberating the country on 9 November 1953 from the French colonialism.^[25]

Koh Pich Central Park

At the heart of Koh Pich lies the newly developed Koh Pich Central Park, a six-hectare green link by Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) that connects the Swan Bridge with the landmark Koh Norea Bridge. Conceived as a people-centered, sustainable open space, the park embodies Phnom Penh’s ambition to integrate modern urban living with everyday community life.

Surrounding the park are Grade-A office towers—including GIA and Morgan Towers—alongside Connexion, Aquation, and upcoming premium residences such as Diamond Bay Garden, due for handover in 2026. Collectively, this precinct supports more than 7,000 professionals and 15,000 residents, reinforcing its role as a vibrant living and business district. ^[26]

Koh Pich - The Elysee

The Élysée on Koh Pich has emerged as a vibrant mix of health, leisure, and retail. Modelled after Paris, the street features French shophouses and buildings, wide boulevards, and an extended Bassac River walkway. The area combines regular riverside activity with lively events, making it a popular tourist destination. The area features popular up and coming cafes along the riverfront promenade. ^[26]

Mekong Magic Cruise

The Mekong Magic Cruise, one of the newest vessels in Phnom Penh, departs daily from Koh Pich for a picturesque sunset excursion. The 90‑minute round trip crosses the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Four Faces Rivers, treating passengers to riverside scenes—stilt houses, fishing villages—alongside views of the Royal Palace and the new developments on Koh Pich (Diamond Island). ^[28]

The cruise includes Khmer BBQ Buffet, Alcohol (beer and cocktails), and Tropical Fruits. ^[29]

Universities

• Public Universities
  • Royal University Of Law And Economics
  • Phnom Penh University of the Arts
  • Preah Sihamoniraja Buddhist University
• International Universities
  • Raffles International School
  • De Montfort University (First British University in Cambodia)
  • Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia

International Schools^[31]

• iCAN British International School – British curriculum for ages 2–11, located on Ke Nou Street in Tonle Bassac
• Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS) – IB World School on Koh Pich offering Nursery to Grade 12, with a preschool campus in Bassac Garden City
• École Française Internationale (EFI) – French curriculum, preschool through middle school, also located on Koh Pich