Sunday, November 29, 2009

What is Phnom Penh ?

Phnom Penh is the only one Capital of Cambodia. It is burgeoning year after year. Comparing to over last five years, Phnom Penh is now very beautiful and quite different from what we saw before. It is considered as one of must visiting places in Cambodia. It is a crossroad of Asia’s past and present, a city of extremes of poverty and excess, but one that never fails to captivate the visitor.

Legend has it that the city of Phnom Penh was founded when an old woman named Penh found four Buddha images that had come to rest on the banks of the Mekong River. She housed them on a nearby hill, and the town that grew up here came to be known as Phnom Penh (Hill of Penh).

The story, however, gives no hint as to why, in the 1430ss, Angkor was abandoned and Phnom Penh was chosen as the site of the new Cambodian capital. The move has been much lamented as evidence of cultural decline, but it made a good deal of practical sense. Angkor was poorly situated for trade and subject to attacks from the Siamese (Thai) kingdom of Ayuthaya. Phnom Penh commanded a more central position in the Khmer territories and was perfectly located for riverine trade with Laos and China, via the Mekong Delta. The Tonle Sap river provided access to the rich fishing grounds of the Tonle Sap lake.

By the mid-16th century, tade had turned Phnom Penh into a regional power. Indonesian and Chinese traders were drawn to the city in large numbers. A century later, however, Vietnamese incursions into Khmer territory had robbed the city of access to sea lanes, and Chinese merchants driven south by the Manchu (Qing) dynasty began to monopolize trade. The landlocked and increasingly isolated kingdom became a buffer between ascendant Thais and Vietnamese.

In 1772 the Thais burnt Phnom Penh to the ground. Although the city was rebuilt, Phnom Penh was buffeted by the rival hegemonic interests of the Thai and Vietnamese courts, until the French took over in 1863.

Its population is thought not have risen much above 25,000 during this period.

The French protectorate in Cambodia gave Phnom Penh the layout we know today. The city was divided into districts or quartiers: the French administrators and European traders inhabited the area north of Wat Phnom between Monivong Blvd and the Tonle Sap; the Chinese merchants occupied the riverfront area south of Wat Phnom to the Royal Palace and west as far as Norodom Blvd; and south of the palace. By the time of their departure in 1953, the French had left many important landmarks, including the Royal Palace, National Museum, Psar Thmei (New Market) and many impressive government ministies.

The city grew fast in the post-independence peacetime years of Sihanouk’s rule. By the time he was overthrown in 1970, the population of Phnom Penh was approximately 500,000. As the Vietnam War spread into Cambodian territory, the city’s population swelled with refugees and reached more that two million in early 1975. The Khmer Roughe took the city on 17 April 1975 and, as part of its radical social programme into the countryside. Different factions of the Khmer Rouge were responsible for evacuating different zones of the city; civilians to the east of Norodom Blvd were sent east, those south of the palace to the south, and so on. Whole families were split up on those fateful first days of “liberation” and for many thousands of Cambodian, their experience of the dark days of Khmer Rouge rule depended on which area of the city they had been in that day.

During the time of Democtatic Kampuchea, many tens of thousands of former Phnom Penhois – including the vast majority of the capital’s educated residents were killed. The population of Phnom Penh during the Khmer Rouge regime was never more than about 50, 000, a figure made up of senior party members, factory workers and trusted military leaders.

Repopulation of the city began when the Vietnamese arrived in 1979, although at first it was strictly controlled by the new government. During much of the 1980s, cows were more common than cars on the streets of the capital, and it was not until the government dispensed with its communist baggage at the end of the decade that Phnom Penh began to develop. The 1990s were boom years for some: along with the arrival of the UN Transitional Authority in Cambodia (Untac) cam US$2 billion, much of it in salaries for expats. Well-connected residents were only too happy to assist for eigners part with their money through high rents and hefty price-hikes. Business followed hot on the heels of Untac and commercial building began to spring up.

The biggest chance to life in Phnom Penh commenced under former mayor Chea Sophara who embarked on a one-man mission to clean up the city. This made him too popular with Phnom Penh residents for Prime Minister Hun Sen’s liking and he was brushed aside in 2003. However, his legacy lives on with roads being repaired, sewage pipes paid, parks inaugurated and riverbanks reclaimed – you can’t help feeling Phnom Penh is on the move as a new middle class emerges to replace the thousands eliminated by the Khmer Rouge.

Tourism Of Cambodia

Cambodia Travel Information

There’s a magic about Cambodia that casts a spell on many who visit this charming yet confounding kingdom. Ascend to the realm of the gods at the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat, a spectacular fusion of symbolism, symmetry and spirituality. Descend into the hell of Tuol Sleng and come face to face with the Khmer Rouge and its killing machine. Welcome to the conundrum that is Cambodia: a country with a history both inspiring and depressing, an intoxicating place where the future is waiting to be shaped.

Just as Angkor is more than its wat, so too is Cambodia more than its temples. The chaotic yet charismatic capital of Phnom Penh is a hub of political intrigue, economic vitality and intellectual debate. All too often overlooked by hit-and-run tourists ticking off Angkor on a regional tour, the revitalised city of Siem Reap is finally earning plaudits in its own right thanks to a gorgeous riverside location, a cultural renaissance, and a dining and drinking scene to rival the best in the region. And don’t forget the rest of the country: relax in the sleepy seaside town of Kampot and trek the nearby Bokor National Park; take an elephant ride in the jungles of Mondulkiri Province; ogle the Mekong dolphins at Kratie or simply choose a beach near Sihanoukville.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Gold Tower 42

1. Gold Tower 42

Gold Tower 42 Phnom Penh

We touched on the Gold Tower 42 development in the our Cambodian post. But here is a little more information to keep you informed.


Being built as the first ever skyscraper in Cambodia, Gold Tower 42 is a 42-storey tower and currently under construction on the Sihanouk Blvd along the way to the Lucky Super store.

Construction started in July this year and the building will be 3 times higher than the tallest building in the country right now. As of September, about 60% of the development has already sold out if we are to believe a recent article.

The tower will feature state of the art technology, a high tech security system, walk in closets, fully fitted kitchens and all the usual luxuries that can be expected from a $240 million development.

2. International Finance Centre

International Finance Centre Phnom Penh

The 52-storey International Finance Complex will consist of 737,000 square meters and cost a whopping $1 billion. The project will include a main office tower which is 53 storeys tall, making it the tallest building in all of Cambodia once completed. This tower will be surrounded by 6 smaller steel and glass buildings, each standing 32 floors tall. Overall there will be housing for an international school, a conference center, 1,064 apartments and 275 serviced apartments.

Construction started in June this year and will be completed in 2012. The site is located between West-Sothearos Street and East-Riverside Road. Conveniently close by is the National Assembly Building and the Royal Palace.


3. De Castle Royal Condominium

De_Castle Phnom Penh

De Castle Royal uses the latest in architectural technology to provide investors with the highest standards of living and security in a convenient inner city Phnom Penh location. The development is situated in Boeung Keng Kong area, Chamkamorn District, Phnom Penh City. Building started in April this year and is expected to be completed by April 2011.

State of the art living can be enjoyed in the 33-storey condominium tower from a range of luxuriously fitted apartments. Dishwashers, drum washing machines and self cleaning toilets are as much part of the design as are home automation that allows you visibly screen every visitor before opening your doors, high speed Internet access, infra-red-ray perimeter security scans, digital door locks and so much more.

There is even a driver waiting room on each floor of the residence car park to ensure you will be picked up swiftly.

De Castle Royal will be fit for a king or sultan with its multiple sized luxury apartments.

4. Camko City Phase 1 – 10 apartment buildings

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Camko City is to date the biggest foreign investment ever made in Cambodia. The $2 billion development consists of 10 apartment buildings as part of their phase 1 project. Camko City is being built on the northwestern outskirts of Phnom Penh on a 119-hectare site.

Commencement started back in 2005 and is scheduled to be completed in 2018. It will include residential, commercial and public structures.


There will be swimming pools, a club house, play grounds, a gymnasium a daycare centre, a hobby room and more to entertain the whole community while street shopping malls provide residents with retail therapy.

Sufficient parking lots will ensure residents will not run out of parking space. For the technology geek, there is high speed Internet as well as a stable electrical system to provide full coverage.

5. Grand Phnom Penh International City

Grand Phnom Penh International City

Grand Phnom Penh International City was initiated in 2006. It will be the first inner city development in Cambodia to offer both low and high rise residential complexes. There is also a planned commercial complex, as well as a hospital, education and an international 18-hole golf course designed by Nicklaus Design, USA.

The development is located in the northwestern part of Phnom Penh and will consist of 260 ha. It will be its own satellite city and provide residents will all amenities to enjoy first class living in an upmarket town.

With some of the residential low rise units already delivered we are uncertain about the actual completion date for this development.

GMS - Phnom Penh Plan for Development Management


GMS - Phnom Penh Plan for Development Management

The Phnom Penh Plan for Development Management (PPP) was launched at the first GMS Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in November 2002 and is a capacity-building initiative of the GMS countries funded by ADB through its Technical Assistance Special Fund. The New Zealand Agency for International Development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of France, and the Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) through the PRC Regional Cooperation and Poverty Reduction Fund also provide financial assistance.

At the second summit in Kunming, China in July 2005, the summit leaders lauded the effective role of the PPP in building capacity in the subregion.

The PPP is designed to help develop a core group of motivated development leaders and managers who are competent to manage the complex and challenging GMS development agenda. The PPP comprises a number of components including formal learning programs, fellowships, learning resource centers, institutional networking and development, and research and publication.

The broad goal of the program is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of development management in the GMS countries. Its objectives are to:

  • strengthen technical competence and the managerial and leadership capacity of GMS middle- and senior-level officials
  • improve management efficiency and effectiveness of national programs and projects
  • promote an enhanced understanding and awareness of and cooperative spirit in the GMS
  • reinforce partnerships and strengthen cooperation among GMS countries
  • provide lifelong learning opportunities for alumni
  • develop institutional capacities through twinning arrangements and knowledge sharing and technology transfer between and among capacity-building partners
  • promote GMS-anchored research and intellectual capital development that will assist capacity-building and policy development interventions
  • promote knowledge-sharing activities and encourage access to development information

Phnom penh today

COMPLETED
(1) Intercontinential Hotel - 15 floors




(2) Naga Entertainment City 1 - 15 floors




(3) Naga Entertainment City 2 - 15 floors


(4) Golden Tower Hotel 1 - 12 floors


(5) Golden Tower Hotel 2 - 12 floors



UNDER CONSTRUCTION
(1) International Finance Building - 1 x 53 floors and 6 x 32 floors
Ground Breaking Ceremony of IFC Phnom Penh on 18th June, 2008
52 storey - IFC Phnom Penh
This project will consist of one 52 storey office tower, six apartment towers, a convention center and an international school
Completion Date : March 2012







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(2) Gold Tower 42
1-3F : Shopping Centers
4-9F : Office
10F : Sport Facilities and Library, Restaurants
11-42F : Condominium





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(3) De Castle Royal Condominium - 33 floors
De Castle Royal Condominium development in Boeung Keng Kong area, Chamkamorn District, Phnom Penh City.
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(4) Vattanak Bank Headquarters - 33 floors

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(5) River Palace 31 - 31 floors









(6) Project at Sangkat Chroy Changva Khan Roessei Kev - 3x25 floors
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Location : Sangkat Chroy Changva Khan Roessei Kev, Phnom Penh (as per Map Sheet No. 0184)
Area: 49,062㎡
Units: Over 900 (apartments plus serviced residences / space of each unit: several types of 120m2 to 300㎡)
Total floor space: 266,463㎡ (195,041㎡ above the ground plus 71,422㎡ below the ground)
Buliding Type: 2 stories below and 25 stories above the gorund
Expected time to put up for sale: August, 2007
Expected time to complete: August, 2010
Project Period: 2007 through 2010






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(7) Canadia Bank Headquarter (now rename to OCIC Tower) - 32 floors, construction reach halfway







(8) Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel - 16 floors
US$100 million five-star hotel is in the works for Phnom Penh with construction set for completion in 2011, to be situated across the Tonle Sap river.

(9) Camko City Phase 1 - 10 apartment buildings







(10) Sun Wah International Finance Centre (Phnom Penh Sun Wah IFC)
The project is involved in a development of 15,000 square meter with 3 luxury residential blocks, a first class office building, a five star hotel, a private club house and a large shopping mall.


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(11) Grand Phnom Penh International City
This project is developed by Ciputra Group - a well known developer in Indonesia
Website : http://grandphnompenhinternationalcity.com






(12) Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone
Website : http://www.ppsez.com/










(13) Plaza Cambodia
This project will include :
A Five Star Hotel connect with the Hotel Wing - 28 floors and 11 floors
Four Apartment Towers - 18 floors, 16 floors, 14 floors and 12 floors
Entertainment Center - 8 floors
Another Hotel : 12 floors

Website : http://www.plazacambodia.com/images/index_06.jpg


(14) Diamond Island
The Island is locate opposite to the Hun Sen Park (within the central area of Phnom Penh)
The observation tower in the image is 222m height







(15) Chrouy Changva Development Project
When finished, the 14 hectare Chrouy Changva Project will be the riverfront entertainment center with a Royal Palace view. Plans include 480 rooms international convention & spa hotel, high-end condominiums, service apartment, exclusive villas, entertainment centers, retail shop centers, restaurants and residence club house. It will also include villa land and condominium blocks.

This project will be established in the early of 2008. Our development projects are showed below:
1. International Standard Hotel (500 rooms, 10 Floors = 30 meters, Meeting hall can contained 1000 people)
2. Building Condo (2 Buildings, 144 Units, 10 Floors = 30 meters)
3. Building Apartment (1 Block, 66 Units, 10 Floors = 30 meters)
4. Building Villa (53 Luxury Villas)

5. Building Shopping Centre
6. Building Restaurant





(16) The Sky







(17) Service Apartment at Monivong Boulevard
An eight storey, 27 serviced-apartment building, facing a garden and pool. Parking is underground.
Completion expected late 2008.









APPROVED

(1) Vision City
A mixed use development, consisting of 250 unit luxury condominiums, a 3.5 million square foot mixed use project, comprised of two 30 story condominium complexes, one 35 story and three 24 story office towers and a 650,000 square foot shopping center, and a 4 story multi use entertainment center.


(2) ANZ Royal Bank Headquarter


(3) Camko Bank Headquarter - 15+ floors


(4) Two Hotel buildings - 20 floors and 18 floors


In Sihanouville - a beachfront city

Developed by Sokimex
http://www.sokimex.com.kh/future_pro...chhuteal-beach

1)
This 54 hectares development in Cambodia's finest beach resort in Sihanouk Ville will feature a sea side Golf Course and Casino flanked by 15 storey international class hotel & entertainment club. Visitors to this resort will not only enjoy the prestige white sandy beaches but complete entertainment, culinary and sports facilities that compliments this prestigious project. The project will include bungalows with breath taking sea & golf green.

This project will be created in the early of 2008. Our projects are shown bellowed:

1. Build international hotel "5 Stars" ( About 1000 rooms, 16 Floors, Meeting hall can contain 1000 people).
2. Build Condo ( 3 Buildings, 144 Units, 16 Floors).
3. Build Apartment ( 2 Blocks, 87 Units, 16 Floors)
4. Build Villa ( 64 Luxury Villas)
5. Build Golf Field ( Build international standard casino "5 stars")



Developed by Sokimex
http://www.sokimex.com.kh/future_pro...hangva-project

2)
When finished, the 14 hectare Chrouy Changva Project will be the riverfront entertainment center with a Royal Palace view. Plans include 480 rooms international convention & spa hotel, high-end condominiums, service apartment, exclusive villas, entertainment centers, retail shop centers, restaurants and residence club house. It will also include villa land and condominium blocks.

This project will be established in the early of 2008. Our development projects are showed below:

1. International Standard Hotel (500 rooms, 10 Floors = 30 meters, Meeting hall can contained 1000 people)
2. Building Condo (2 Buildings, 144 Units, 10 Floors = 30 meters)
3. Building Apartment (1 Block, 66 Units, 10 Floors = 30 meters)
4. Building Villa (53 Luxury Villas)
5. Building Shopping Centre
6. Building Restaurant
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Other skyscrapers in Phnom Penh
(3) Camko City Phase 1 - 10 apartment buildings with about 15-20 floors each

 
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