Phnom Penh Field Trip 2025: Architectural Walks Exploring French Colonial and New Khmer Heritage

The Phnom Penh Field Trip 2025 is an academic field trip for Paragon University sophomore students, focusing on Khmer architecture and residential development. The guided walk examines Phnom Penh’s architectural transformation from the French colonial era to New Khmer Architecture, highlighting the impact of history, politics, climate, and urban growth.
Trip Summary
08:00 — Meet-up at Phnom Penh Post Office
08:00–11:30 — Architectural Walk
1. Cambodia Post Office
2. Shophouse Block near Central Market
3. Central Market (Psar Thmei)
4. Former Mondial Hotel
5. Psar Thmei 3 Police Station
6. Former Rasmey Bophea Movie Theatre
7. Former Residence of Sisowath Sirik Matak
8. Former Lux Cinema
9. Tan Pa Block
10. Former U.S. Embassy
11. Street 130 Architecture
12:00–13:00 — Lunch at Ptas Chas (Co & Bloom)