The Olympic Market Phnom Penh (in Khmer called Psah Olympic) was built back in 1962. Back then the area was sparsely populated and the Olympic Market haven’t had the dimensions of today. After the Khmer Rouge period, the area was more densely settled and the market no longer met the requirements. The new Olympic Market was built by Thai company Thai Boon Roong and completed in 1994. The Market was increased in size enormously and is now 3 stories high. The Olympic Market in Phnom Penh had the first escalators in Cambodia and these escalators are still in use.
The surroundings of the Phnom Penh Olympic Market are very busy and the entrance is often blocked by tuk-tuks and motodups. In the outer region of the market are many shops located, selling Cambodian delicacies. Once you are inside the Olympic Market the bustle is very hectic and the corridors are rather narrow.
What to buy at the Olympic Market
On the ground floor you can find household articles of all kinds and if you buy larger quantities you will get a quantity discount. The ground floor also houses stalls which sell all kinds of spices and dried foods.
On the first floor are countless clothing shops and shops selling fashion accessories such as belts, glasses, wallets, shoes etc. In addition to clothes, there are also numerous shops offering jewelry. The authenticity of precious stones is doubtful but we have to admit, that the jewelry looks beautiful.
The second floor is especially for ladies a little shopping paradise in Phnom Penh. A shop after another selling beautiful evening dresses worn in Cambodia on festive occasions. Beautiful evening dresses can be purchased for only $40 what is by far the best price compared to other markets in Phnom Penh. The selection of fabrics in all colors is among the largest in Phnom Penh. There should be suitable fabrics for every taste available.
On the third floor are restaurants located which offer affordable Cambodian dishes. On this floor you can see many wholesaler selling shoes, clothes, glasses, etc. only in large quantities. Many Cambodian traders buy here their goods to sell it later at a profit in the province or on other markets in and around Phnom Penh.
Source: http://phnompenhshopping.com