Phnom Penh Area Guide: Mean Chey
Mean Chey is a district in the south-eastern part of Phnom Penh. Mean Chey, which literally means “Victorious”, consists of 8 communes. There are 2 separate sections of the district that are best known among expats. One of them is often advertised as Hun Sen Blvd, covering 2 communes: Chak Angrae Leu and Chak Angrae Kraom. Meanwhile, another one is Boeng Tumpun, covering Boeng Tumpun 1 and Boeng Tumpun 2.
Boeng Tumpun
Boeng Tumpun is a section of Mean Chey District, often advertised as the Southern Part of Russian Market. A major part of the section is prone to flooding, you must be prepared for a flood after every 30 minutes – 1-hour rain, due to poor drainage systems and being lower than the surrounding areas.
Located South of Street 271, bordering Russian Market, and Hun Sen Blvd. It takes less than 10 minutes drive to Russian Market or Chip Mong 271 Mega Mall.
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Hun Sen Blvd.
Hun Sen Blvd. is a popular section of Mean Chey District (Khan) for expats. The section covers Chak Angrae Leu and Chak Angrae Kraom communes of the district, often advertised as Hun Sen Blvd. due to the popularity and rapid development along the boulevard.
The boulevard, often referred to as Street 60M, is a 60m wide and 10km long road. It was built with the intention of reducing traffic congestion in the city’s South, linking National Road 2 in the South to Street 271 in the North. It is also a crucial component of Phnom Penh’s 2035 master plan.
The area is booming in full-swing of residential and commercial developments in recent years. You will find many gated communities and a number of giant shopping malls, both ready and upcoming along the boulevard.
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Helpful Info at a Glance
Supermarkets
Name | Operation Hours | Address |
AEON Mall Mean Chey | 09:00 am – 10:00 pm | Hun Sen Blvd. |
AEON MaxValu Express Chak Angre Leu | 07:00 am – 10:00 pm | Urban Village |
Chip Mong 271 Mega Mall | 09:00 am – 10:00 pm | Street 271 |
Lucky Express Peng Huoth 60M | 07:30 am – 10:00 pm | Peng Huot 60M |
- These are just selected options.
International School
Name | Operation Hours | Address |
ISPP – International School of Phnom Penh | 07:00 am – 04:30 pm (weekdays) | Hun Neang Blvd. |
Golden Gate American School (Mean Chey Campus) | 07:00 am – 05:00 pm (weekdays)/ 08:00 am – 05:00 pm (Sat) | Hun Sen Blvd. |
- These are just selected options.
Click on the link for another area guide: Phnom Penh Area Guide: Street 2004