Explore the Royal Palace Complex: A One-Day Private Trip in Phnom Penh

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Embark on a captivating one-day private trip in Phnom Penh to explore the Royal Palace Complex, the National Museum, Tuol Sleng, and the Killing Fields of Choeng Ek.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Royal Palace - We explore the stunning Royal Palace complex, home to the Cambodian royal family and a symbol of the nation. We begin amid the beautiful royal gardens, landscaped with tropical plants and studded with gleaming spires. We enter the Throne Hall where the royal receptions are held and the Cambodian king’s coronation took place. We then pass the Napoleon III Pavilion made from iron, a gift from the French emperor in the 19thcentury.We continue to the Silver Pagoda, named after the 5000 silver tiles covering the floor, each weighing 1kg. Inside are some of the country’s most cherished treasures, including a life-size gold Buddha studded with 9584 diamonds, the largest weighing 25 carats.
Wat Phnom Daun Penh - The Wat Phnom Temple is a sanctuary founded by Daun Penh (Grandma Penh), a wealthy widow who in 1372, retrieved from a river a log with five Buddha statues in it and ordered to elevate a piece of her property on which to build a temple to house the statues. Later on, Grandma Penh and the villagers converted to build a temple on the top of the mountain and brought the four Buddha statues to the temple. While a standing statue of the goddess was placed in a shrine located on the eastern of the hill. Eventually, this became a sacred site and sanctuary where people would make blessings and pray.
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center - Killing Fields of Choeng Ek, where prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate is a reeducation center. An formerly Chinese cemetery, ChoengEk was turned into an extermination camp for political prisoners. The remains of 8985 people were exhumed from mass graves and are kept in a memorial stupa here. Despite the horrors of the past, it is a peaceful place to go and a tranquil spot to reflect on the tragic events that engulfed Cambodia and its people.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - TuolSleng was a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a centre for interrogation, torture and death. Today it is a museum of torture and serves to remind visitors of the terrible atrocities that came to pass in Cambodia. 17,000 people passed through the gates of this prison and only seven lived to tell the tale.
Independence Monument - Independence Monument, built in 1958, and inaugurated in 1962 during the regime of Sangkum Reastr, this monument also serves as a proud testament to commemorate people who sacrificed their lives for the welfare of the country. The monument is captivating for its cool, serene atmosphere, which in turn makes it a much sought-after destination.

What's Included

Hotel pick up & drop off
Private Transportation with A/C
Traveler Insurance
English Speaking Tour Guide
Pure Drinking Water

What's Not Included

Ticket for Royal Palace ( 10$/pax )
Ticket for Wat Phnom: 1$/pax
Toul Sleng Ticket: 5$/pax
Killing Field: 3$/pax

Additional Information

We explore the stunning Royal Palace complex, home to the Cambodian royal family and a symbol of the nation. And we continue the Wat Phnom Temple founded by Daun Penh (Grandma Penh), a wealthy widow who in 1372, retrieved from a river a log with five Buddha statues in it and ordered to elevate a piece of her property on which to build a temple to house the statues. Then, we go to Tuol Sleng, a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a centre for interrogation, torture and death. After that, we travel out of town to the Killing Fields of Choeng Ek. Prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate.

Location

Royal Palace

Sothearos, between Street 240 & 184

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jsdean60

Oct 15, 2023

Tour of Phnom Penh - I had a excellent time, the tour guild (Ms Chheang Sreyneang) was excellent, l learned so much from her! I would definitely recommend this guild!