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Bassac Lane

Cambodia

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Let's top off our amazing evening with a cocktail or mocktail in a beautiful garden setting in the heart of the city. From here you can head out to check out the nearby nightlife or we will drop you back at your hotel, full and happy!

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Contents

11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Phnom Penh, the bustling and ever evolving capital city of Cambodia. You are standing at the entrance of Bassac Lane, a legendary enclave nestled deep within the urban grid. …

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  2. 2The Entrance and the Itacate Taco Truck

    As we step onto the pavement of Street three hundred and eight, right near the intersection of Street twenty one, we are immediately greeted by the vibrant intersection of cultures that defines Bassac Lane. Your first sensory…

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  3. 3Hub Street Cocktail and the Craft of Local Flavors

    Continuing our walk along Street twenty one, just near the bustling intersection of Street three hundred and eight, we arrive at a venue that represents the remarkable entrepreneurial spirit of Phnom Penh. This is Hub Street…

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  4. 4Mama Wong's Dumpling Noodle House

    As we weave further into the labyrinth of Bassac Lane, the tantalizing scents of Latin spices and Khmer herbs begin to mingle with something distinctly different: the rich, savory aroma of Asian fusion. We have arrived at Mama…

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  5. 5Backstreet Bar: The Anchor of the Lane

    Positioned just across from the fragrant kitchens of Mama Wong's, we arrive at the undisputed powerhouse of the alleyway: Backstreet Bar. If Bassac Lane has a central nervous system, a place that pumps energy and rhythm into the…

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  6. 6Uniga Bar and the Prahok Cocktail

    As we walk toward the far end of the original Bassac Lane alley, the loud, thumping bass of the dance floors begins to recede, replaced by a more intimate, curated atmosphere. Here, we discover Uniga Bar, an establishment that…

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  7. 7Big Mama Pizza and Elia Greek Kitchen

    Stepping out from the avant-garde cocktail experience, we navigate back into the bustling flow of Bassac Lane, where the global influence of this neighborhood becomes undeniably apparent. While the lane is steeped in Southeast…

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  8. 8Don's Mumbai Chart and the Culinary Crossroads

    As we continue to explore the culinary mosaic of Bassac Lane, we must turn our attention to the establishments that sit just slightly off the main, crowded thoroughfare. Navigating through the dense collection of Italian and…

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  9. 9The Hidden Upstairs Lounges and Boutique Bars

    Until now, our journey has been grounded on the pavement of Bassac Lane, navigating the immediate sights and smells of the street level. However, to truly understand the architectural ingenuity and the full spectrum of nightlife…

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  10. 10Final Reflections

    As our walking tour of Bassac Lane draws to a close, it is important to pause and reflect on the extraordinary journey we have taken down this single, narrow stretch of pavement in Phnom Penh. We began our evening navigating the…

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  11. 11Closing

    As our walking tour of Bassac Lane draws to a close, it is important to pause and reflect on the extraordinary journey we have taken down this single, narrow stretch of pavement in Phnom Penh. We began our evening navigating the…

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What is Bassac Lane?

Bassac Lane is a place in Cambodia with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationCambodia
TypeHeritage
Story sections11
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates11.5530, 104.9297
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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