Phnom Penh City Tour – Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Our guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel at around 8am, visit Independence Monument and continue to visit the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, it was a high school prior to 1975, an interrogation prison known as S-21 during the Khmer Rouge era and today it as a genocide museum. It tells the sad story of the thousands of innocent Cambodian people who were tortured on its grounds. Walking through the narrow corridors and former classrooms of the buildings will give you an eerie feeling of being part of Cambodia’s turbulent past. The stories of the victims are documented, and some torture devices are on display for visitors to learn about the suffering the people endured. Photographs were taken of each prisoner passing through the prison and hundreds of the haunting black and white photos are now on display in the museum. While this experience may be depressing, it is recommended to visit to utterly understand the cruel methods of control the Khmer Rouge implemented over the country. And we visit to the Royal Palace. The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are two of the most striking buildings in the capital and are considered some of the finest examples of Khmer architecture. They were initially constructed in 1866 by the French. The Royal Palace is home to the current King Sihamoni. The neighboring Silver Pagoda stands out in its own distinctive way. The floor consists of 5,329 solid silver tiles to which the building owes its name. The building houses many gold and jeweled Buddha statues including the highly prized 17th century baccarat crystal Buddha. Other important buildings that can be found within the compound include Wat Preah Keo Morokat, where Royal ceremonies are performed, and stupas such as King Ang Doung Stupa – the burial site of former King Norodom.
Lunch at the local restaurant
After lunch, we visit to The National Museum of Cambodia is home to the world’s finest collection of Khmer sculpture: a millennium’s worth and more of masterful Khmer design. It is housed in a graceful terracotta structure of traditional design (built from 1917 to 1920) with an inviting courtyard garden. And we visit a landmark building in the capital, the art deco Psar Thmei (literally ‘New Market’) is often called the Central Market, a reference to its location and size. The huge domed hall resembles a Babylonian ziggurat and some claim it ranks as one of the 10 largest domes in the world. Walking through the market you will see the locals selling a variety of foods, clothes, and other stuff which are interesting. Next visit to Wat Phnom which is the symbol of Phnom Penh city before we are transferred to the Phnom Penh International Airport for departure.
Services included:
Transportation: Private vehicle and driver
Guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch