Phnom Udong Market—Udong, Cambodia.
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Ianatlarge
N 11° 47.760 E 104° 46.200
48P E 474943 N 1304006
A flea market associated with a major Buddhist site in central Cambodia.
Waymark Code: WMCVHZ
Location: Cambodia
Date Posted: 10/15/2011
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The small town of Oudong (Udong) lies ~40kms to the north of Phnom Penh. At one time the capital of Cambodia, now a quiet backwater, however, the town is adjacent to Phnom Udong—Udong Hill. This is a small hill with a sizeable number of Buddhust stupas and shrines, plus a small mosque, atop. A day trip from Phnom Penh to explore this site is a worthwhile expenditure of time. Expect to take an hour plus to reach, depending on the traffic. A tuk tuk for a day is $25, there are public bus options.
On weekdays the hill is near deserted, however, on weekends, hordes of Phnom Penh folk make the ~1 hour trip to immerse themselves in their culture, and to drink, eat, socialise, and generally relax in the cool(er) country air. At these times the hill is very busy.
Part of this activity is a busy flea market. This is in the carpark area of the hill. I am unaware of any central organisation, the cost of a vendor spot, who authorises or not. Lots of entrepreneurial hustle and bustle (in this Buddhist, communist country), but nothing too flash on sale; old clothes, do-hickies, motor bike parts, food and drink. Maybe 50 stalls on site.
Specialization: Other (not yet included below)
Specialization (if Other): Clothes.
Flea Market's Schedule:
Weekends, during daylight hours. Also major Buddhist holidays. Essentially, when people come to the mountain, so do traders.
Flea Market's Address:
Udong, Kandall Cambodia.
Flea Market's Website: Not listed
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