Street 178

Street 178 is known as ‘Art Street’, and is definitely the place to go for paintings, sculptures, statues and hand-made silverware. If you’re walking down 178 from Riverside, you’ll first see small boutique shops selling designer clothing, bags and accessories. Some of these are charity partner stores, with money going to support the many programs offering artisan work to Cambodians.  As you move down the street you’ll see art galleries selling popular Cambodian art such as paintings, and stone and wooden statues. The local sculptors and artists work in shops and on the street in front of their stores next to Wat Sarawan. You’ll see an impressive collection of giant stone Buddha statues displayed on the pavement—it’s worth the photo opportunity even if you’re not shopping for a six-foot high statue. Be sure to look around the corners as you walk down Street 178, as you’ll also find a few galleries and silver stores in the area. Several private galleries, such as Reyum and Sa SaBassac have regular exhibitions of contemporary and traditional artwork. And don’t worry if you get a little tired from all that walking. There are plenty of restaurants, cafes, bars and street food along the way where you can take a break. Opening Hours: Differs from shop-to-shop, but usually around 09:00 until early evening