Siem Reap Trip Overview
Discover Cambodia 8 days private tours is the most selected tours in Cambodia that you will explore the most amazing destination sites of Cambodia tourists attractions to visit the Angkor ancient temple and the most highlight temple in the world at Angkor Wat and Angkor temples complex and also cruise tours to the largest Tonle Sap and then to discover the Mekong Dolphins in Kratie province along the Mekong River and visit the capital city of Cambodia that knows as Phnom Penh.
This is the best choice of your holiday in Cambodia that you explore the best places of Cambodia attractions as the tours start from Siem Reap and you will stay 3 nights in Siem Reap before continue to stay at famous island of Mekong River at Koh Trong and you will on the island for 2 nights before continue to visit the capital city of Cambodia at Phnom Penh and you will stay also 2 nights in Phnom Penh.
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Duration: 8 days
Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Discover Cambodia 8 days private tours is the most selected tours in Cambodia that you will explore the most amazing destination sites of Cambodia tourists attractions to visit the Angkor ancient temple and the most highlight temple in the world at Angkor Wat and Angkor temples complex and also cruise tours to the largest Tonle Sap and then to discover the Mekong Dolphins in Kratie province along the Mekong River and visit the capital city of Cambodia that knows as Phnom Penh.
This is the best choice of your holiday in Cambodia that you explore the best places of Cambodia attractions as the tours start from Siem Reap and you will stay 3 nights in Siem Reap before continue to stay at famous island of Mekong River at Koh Trong and you will on the island for 2 nights before continue to visit the capital city of Cambodia at Phnom Penh and you will stay also 2 nights in Phnom Penh.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Siem Reap Airport and Transfer to hotel
Stop At: Siem Reap International Airport, NR6, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
On the arrival day our tour guide and driver will welcome and meet your at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in the city center and on the way to your hotel, the tour guide will tell you more about Siem Reap and drive through the city and arrival at your hotel for check in and after check in free time at leisure. Overnight at Siem Reap
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province
Siem Reap highlight is of course the Temples of Angkor – most of which are just a short trip from the center of town. However, it would be a mistake to see Siem Reap as merely a bed for the night to allow for days at Angkor Wat. Whether it’s enjoy sipping a coffee and people-watching in the town, taking a trip out into the countryside, or bargaining for silks and silver in the burgeoning markets, there are plenty of reasons to extend a stay after becoming “temped out”.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Stay at nice hotel in the city center at Royal Crown Hotel & Spa
Day 2: Explore Angkor Temples Full Day Tours
Stop At: Angkor Thom South Gate, National Road #6 Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
On the morning after breakfast at hotel transfer to visit south gate of Angkor Thom is most popular with visitors, as it has been fully restored and many of the heads remain in place. The gate is on the main road into Angkor Thom from Angkor Wat.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap Cambodia
The Bayon temple was built nearly 100 years after Angkor Wat. The basic structure and earliest part of the temple ate not known. Since it was located at the Centre of a royal city it seems possible that the Bayon would have originally been a temple-mountain conforming to the symbolism of a microcosm of Mount Meru. The middle part of the temple was extended during the second phase of building. The Bayon of today belong to the third and last phase of the art style. The Smiling Face at Bayon, the architectural scale and composition of the Bayon exude grandness in every aspects. Its elements juxtapose each other to create balance and harmony and there are more then 200 large faces carved on the 54 tower give this temple its majestic character. The faces with slightly curving lips, eyes placed in shadow by the lowered lids utter not a word and yet force you to guess much, wrote P Jennerat de Beerski in the 1920s. It is generally accepted that four faces on each of the tower are images of the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara and that they signify the omnipresence of the king. The characteristics of this faces a broad forehead, downcast eyes, wild nostrils, thick lips that curl upwards slightly at the ends combine to reflect the famous Smile of Angkor.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap 17259 Cambodia
Angkor Thom is undeniably an expression of the highest genius. It is, in three dimensions and on a scale worthy of an entire nation, the materialization of Buddhist cosmology, representing ideas that only great painters would dare to portray.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baphuon Temple, Angkor Archaelogical Park, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Baphoun is the temple stands on a rectangular sandstone base with five levels that are approximately the same size, rather than the more common form of successively smaller levels. The first, second and third levels are surrounded by sandstone galleries. Baphuon is the first structure in which stone galleries with a central tower appear. Two libraries in the shape of a cross with four porches stand in the courtyard. They were originally connected by an elevated walkway supported by columns.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Phimeanakas, Angkor Wat Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Phimeanakas temple is situated near the center of the area enclosed by the walls of the Royal Palace. It must originally have been crowned with a golden pinnacle, as Zhou Daguan described it as the Tower of Gold The temple is built of roughly hewn sandstone blocks and has little decoration.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Thom Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
The elephants are ridden by servants and princes, and tread as quietly as if they were on an excursive promenade. The steps of even length have no respect for any obstacle. The forest in which they travel in impenetrable to all but tiny creatures, able to squeeze their smallness between the fissures of the undergrowth and to the biggest animals, which crush chasms for their passage in the virgin vegetation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Terrace of the Leper King, Angkor Thom Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
The terrace of the Leper King carries on the theme of grandeur that characterizes the building during Jayavarman VII’s reign. It is faced with dramatic bas-reliefs, both on the interior and exterior. During clearing, the EFEO found a second wall with bas-relief similar in composition to those of the outer wall and some archaeologists believe that this second wall is evidence of a late rites, two meters wide of laterite faced with sandstone. It collapsed and a second wall of the materials, two meters wide, was built right in front of it without any of the rubble being cleared. Recently, the EFEO has created a false corridor which allows visitor to inspect the relief on the first wall
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ta Nei Temple, Siem Reap Cambodia
This small temple is located deep in the Cambodian jungle, about 200 meters west of the East Baray. It can be difficult to find, and it is not a popular tourist destination. Because of the temple’s obscurity, a visit to Ta Nei can be quite rewarding for the adventurous traveler. The handful of wanderers that visit Ta Nei are not hassled by peddlers, or interrupted by the voices of excited travelers. The temple rewards them with the same charm that affected the early Angkor explorers.
Ta Nei was built late in the 12th century. King Jayavarman VII is responsible for the design and construction of the temple. He dedicated the stone monument to the principles of Buddhism.
Archeologists have left Ta Nei as it originally was, for the most part. Tree roots split open the temple stone, and jungle flora sprawls out across the temple grounds. Ta Nei has been the object of minimal reconstruction and clearing efforts. As a result, Ta Nei is a truly “ruined” ruin.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Ta Prohm Temple, Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 21000 Cambodia
Ta Prohm is the undisputed capital of the kingdom of the Trees. It has been left untouched by archaeologists except for the clearing of a path for visitors and structural strengthening to stave of further deterioration. Because of its natural state, it is possible to experience at this temple the wonder of the early explorers when they came upon these monuments in the middle of the nineteenth century. Shrouded in dense jungle the temple of Ta Prohm is ethereal in aspect and conjures up a romantic aura. Fig, banyan and kapok trees spread their gigantic roots over stones, probing walls and terraces apart, as their branches and leaves intertwine to form a roof over the structures. Trunks of trees twist amongst stone pillars. The strange, haunted charm of the place entwines itself about you as you go, as inescapably as the roots have wound themselves about the walls and towers.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Angkor Wat, Sangkat Nokor Thum, Siem Reap Cambodia
Angkor Wat, the largest monument of the Angkor group and the best preserved, is an architectural masterpiece. Its perfection in composition, balance, proportions, relief’s and sculpture make it one of the finest monuments in the world. It is generally accepted that Angkor Wat was a funerary temple for King Suryavarman II and oriented to the west to conform to the symbolism between the setting sun and death. The bas-reliefs, designed for viewing from left to right in the order of Hindu funereal ritual, support this function.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel
Accommodation included: Stay at nice hotel in city center at Royal Crown Hotel & Spa
Day 3: Siem Reap daily life and cruise tours to floating village at Tonle Sap lake
Stop At: Tonle Sap Lake, Lower Mekong Basin Cambodia
On the morning after breakfast at hotel transfer to visit the Tonle Sap Lake is the largest fresh water in South East Asia. Its dimension changes depending on the monsoon and dry season and five provinces circled the area of Tonle Sap Lake and there are more than three million of population inhabited around the bank of the Lake and 90% of them earn a living by catching fish and making agricultures. As you can see on the map of Cambodia It stretches across the northwest section of the country. The Lake is also an important commercial resource, providing more than half of the fish consumed in Cambodia. In harmony with the specialized ecosystems, the human occupations at the edges of the lake is similarly distinctive floating villages, towering stilted houses, huge fish traps, and an economy and way of life deeply intertwined with the lake, the fish, the wildlife and the cycles of rising and falling waters.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Kampong Phluk Floating Village, Siem Reap Cambodia
Take the traditional wooden boat to visit Kampong Pluk is about 35 Km locates on the Southeast of Siem Reap Town and there are more then 3000 inhabitants are real Khmers, their households made of wood and bamboo built on stilts of about 6m to 7m high. During dry season when the lake is low and lack of water those buildings look like the skyscrapers. At this time of the year many of villagers move out onto the lake and build a provisional stilted houses. In wet season while the water level rises up again, the dwellers move back to their permanent houses on the flood plain, the stilts now hidden under the water. People made a living by catching fishes produce as well as smelly fish paste, fermented fish, smoked fish, dried fish, dried prawn etc.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Preah Prom Rath, Pokambor Ave, Siem Reap Cambodia
Wat Preah Prom Rath is one of the most beautiful pagodas in Siem Reap. It is located on the river side. The monastery has many fine and colorful wall paintings and you will find many modern statues inside. Often, you will see monks in the early morning or late afternoon. They follow Buddhism courses and English classes in this pagoda.
It is not clear exactly when the pagoda was built, however, its claim to fame is the great reclining Buddha that was installed in the main temple (Preah Vihear) in 1500. There is a picturesque fable about why the Buddha is there, so if you want to find out how a boat turns into a Buddha, go and take a look. In 1915, the temple and main monastery were extended, to include an academic building (University) and a library. The expansion continued until 1945.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Artisans Angkor, Stung Thmey Street, Siem Reap 17259 Cambodia
Artisans Angkor is a Cambodian social business creating job opportunities for young people in rural areas, while reviving traditional Khmer craftsmanship. The organization, founded in 1992.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Theam’s Gallery, No.25, Veal Village, Road 30, Siem Reap Cambodia
Theam Gallery’s desire to share his artistic and technical knowledge prompted him to set out on a mission to learn about Cambodia, Khmer art and culture in order to research the country’s rich artistic heritage. He trawled through temples and pagodas around the country, visited people’s homes, and studied whatever artwork and artefacts he could lay his hands on. The Khmer Rouge regime had tried to wipe out any reminder of Cambodia’s past – its artisans, cultural artefacts, statues and books.
Now his expertise is on hand to give visitors an insight into a distinctive world of art, as well as instruction into creating their own creative pieces – be it painting, sculpting, or lacquer ware.
For more than 15 years helping revive the Cambodian craft sector, he now has launched a new art project that includes training a team of protégé artisans’ apprentices while he embarks on a new creative journey of his own painting.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Angkor Silk Farm, Airport Road Puok District, Siem Reap 17259 Cambodia
The Angkor Silk Farm is home to millions of worms at various stages of their 42-day lifecycle. When the hungry larvae are mature enough to spin their cocoons, they start to change color from white to gold. Only then are they transferred from the bed of mulberry leaves onto woven mats and after 10-12 days, the cocoons are ready to collect. Sometimes the moths hatch early, breaking the threads and destroying the cocoon on their way out. Unlike in Eri ‘Peace’ Silk sericulture where the moth lives through the process of silk extraction, this is the end of the line for most Golden Silk moths.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: West Baray, Siem Reap Cambodia
The West Baray is a vast man-made lake, surrounded by an earthen levee which forms a dyke. According to legend, the young daughter of a ruler of Angkor was grabbled by an enormous crocodile, which made a large opening in the south dyke of the West Baray that can still be seen today. The crocodile was capture and killed. The princess, still living in its stomach, was rescued.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel
Accommodation included: Stay at nice hotel in the city center at Royal Crown Hotel & Spa
Day 4: Departure from Siem Reap to Kratie and Koh Trong Island with Sightseeing
Stop At: Spean Praptos, Kampong Kdei Cambodia
On the morning after breakfast at hotel departure from Siem Reap Koh Trong Island in Kratie and on the way stop to visit the most interesting site as Naga Bridge is an old bridge built during the Angkor period. Today, the bridge seems to be of little interest to tourists. The bridge is constructed to cross from Siem Reap to Kampong Thom and to other provinces in the eastern part of the country. Built across the Chieng Kreng River, it looks like a goddess crawling on a pedestrian crossing along National Road 6. Today, the Dragon Bridge has been in a state of disrepair due to overcrowding and overland transport. Today, the dragon bridge has been preserved following the construction of a new bridge for the crossing, leaving it a destination for local and international tourists.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Kampong Thom, Kampong Thom, Kampong Thom Province
Kampong Thom city located in the central of Cambodia and drive through the city to visit the stone cutting village and walk in the village to visit the a lot of largest sand stone statue in this area
Stop At: Phnom Santuk Temple, Kampong Thom Cambodia
Phnom Santuk is a cultural site on a hill in the Cambodian province of Kampong Thom. Located in Ko Koh village in Santuk District, the hill is considered the most sacred mountain in the province.
At the top of this sacred mountain, travellers can visit several pagodas and stupas all decorated with statues of nagas, dragons and reclining Buddhas. Besides, Phnom Santuk has an active temple where local monks live.
Interested travelers can reach the holy site via a path made of 809 steps, flanked by statues. Another option is to drive up a paved way to reach the temple. Apart from visiting the temples and learn about Buddhism, travelers will have a stunning view. Witnessing the sun set over the rice fields is beautiful and a popular attraction.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: ស្រុកស្ទឹងត្រង់, PR222, Stueng Trang District, Cambodia
On the way stop to visit the rubber tree plantation at Stueng Trang that is the largest rubber tree plantation in Cambodia and drive through the plantation to Mekong River to Kratie and then take boat to Koh Trong Island
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Kratie, Kratie, Kratie Province
Kratie Town that know as Sambor Town For a nice ride through the countryside hugging the Mekong River, you can head north past Phnom Sambok and past the dolphin site. About 24 km from the Globe circle, you come to a fork in the road. The road to the right goes to Stung Treng, but you want to follow the road to the left. This is the better of the two roads and the one that hugs the river to Sambor town, another 11 km away. Stay left at the fork as you near the town and you wind your way to Wat Sambor, located near the river. The front temple is fairly new, with a one hundred-year-old temple just beyond the rear of that temple. The town is pleasant and food, drinks, and fuel are available. As for the ruins shown on the official Cambodia map (south of Sambor), there is nothing left of them any more. Just one good- luck stone is all that the locals saved, putting it in a thatched temple hut a kilometer off the road. Wat Sray Sahn-tah-rah-boh It’s a big name for a small temple on the river road.
Stop At: Koh Trong, Mekong River, Kratie Cambodia
Arrival at Kratie Town and take boat cross the Mekong River to Koh Trong Island and stay at Koh Trong Island.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel
Accommodation included: Stay at nice hotel on the Koh Trong Island at Rajabori Villas Resort
Day 5: Cycling in Koh Trong and Watching Mekong Dolphins
Stop At: Koh Trong, Mekong River, Kratie Cambodia
On the morning after breakfast at hotel biking around the island that on the island there are no car and the island size is about 4 km long and 1 km wide and there are about 500 family are living on the island, to go by bicycle on the island it very beautiful to go around the village of the traditional Khmer wooden house and tats the famous grapefruits on the island and after visiting on the island continue to visit Kratie city.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sammki Market, 308, Kratie, Cambodia
Sammaki Market in Kratie is very interesting place to visit daily life of people in Katrai that there are a lot of products from the province and the there are colonial building around the market that it is more then 100 years old , walk around the market and ancient building before continue to next attraction in Kratie.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phnom Sambok Pagoda, H27C+624, Krong Kracheh, Cambodia
Phnom Sam Bok is the cultural and main tourist resort of Kratie province. The resort has good location and assured safety for tourists to visit. Phnom Sam Bok has been arranged as the tourist resort since the Sang Kum Reas Ni Yum time. The special features of Phnom Sam Bok are closed to the western mountain foot, there is a big pond full of clear water and natural plants. – The mountain has two peak, a dull peak and a pointed peak. On the mountain top, we can view the beautiful scene especially the Mekong River. – The mountain rich in big trees and birds. – There is a concrete stair stretching from the mountain foot to the top, and there are many resting place at the mountain.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 100 Colums Pagoda, Kratie Cambodia
The 100-Column Pagoda is located at Sam Bor District in 36-kilometer distance, North of the provincial town by the National Road No 7. The special features of Sar Sar-100 pagoda are: The 100-column pagoda was built on the place where the Royal Palace temple of Sam Phu Borak Capital of the Chen La time located. At the area, there are four-Buddist temples facing to different directions: 1- Vihear Lao faces to the West 2- Vihear Sar Sar-100 faces to the North 3- Vihear Kork Keut faces to the East 4- Vihear Kork faces to the South (this Buddhist temple has only base and mark remain).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Irrawaddy dolphins, Road National 7, Kampi, Cambodia
Take the boat to visit the Mekong Dolphins on the conservation area that is unique fresh water dolphins in Mekong river of Cambodia as Mekong River dolphins are formally recognized as Critically Endangered, meaning that the population is at the very greatest risk of rapid extinction. The Irrawaddy Dolphin symbolizes the magnificence of the Mekong and its continued relatively high biodiversity. The Mekong is one of only five freshwater habitats in the world that still maintains this species and it has the largest remaining freshwater population.
WWF has identified the Irrawaddy Dolphin as a flagship species for the conservation of the Mekong river. This is not just because the species is critically endangered, but because the Irrawaddy Dolphin has certain minimum requirements from its habitat that effectively reflect the health of the river ecosystem for other species, including humans.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel
Accommodation included: Stay at nice resort on Koh Rong island at Rajabori Villas Resort
Day 6: Departure from Koh Trong to Phnom Penh with Sightseeing
Pass By: Kampong Cham, Kampong Cham, Kampong Cham Province
Kampong Cham city is the 3rd largest city in Cambodia, you can imagine that there is a lot to be seen, done, and eaten in Kampong Cham. The geographical layout is mostly rural with a bustling city center- you really get the best of both worlds when visiting. You can experience old school Cambodia with village tours and handicraft-making excursions and then transition into city life where you can join the workers on their pilgrimage to food during lunch hours.
The population in Kampong Cham is especially unique to Cambodia. Whereas most of the country is ethnically Khmer and Buddhist, there is a large portion of Muslims and Christians in Kampong Chan alongside citizens with ethnic Chinese backgrounds. This means that you have a chance to experience a Cambodian melting pot with a variety of religious centers and even better, a variety of food!
Stop At: Wat Nokor, Off the Road to Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham Cambodia
Nokor Bachey temple is a cultural and historical site. It is located 2.2 kilometers from Kampong Cham provincial town along National Road 7, about 122 kilometers northeast of Phnom Penh. Visitors traveling from Phnom Penh will see the gate to the pagoda on the right. The temple was built in the middle of the 11th century, during the reign of Suryavarman II and King Ouphey dedecating to Brahmanism. The temple is about 200 meters inside the gate. The site is accessibleto almost all types of vehicles.The famous place of Nokor Bachey Temple, Kampong Cham is a wonderful place to visit in the country of Cambodia.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: វត្តភ្នំប្រុស (Phnom Bros Pagoda), 2CH8+MJC, Kampong Siem District, Cambodia
The Phnom Srey and Phnom Pros, Kampong Cham is located at Kro La Commune, which is at a distance of seven kilometers from the provincial town of Kampong Cham. The Phnom Srey and Phnom Pros in Kampong Cham is the name of a mountain peak that belongs to a mountain range exceeding 500 meters to the left. The northern part of Phnom Srey and Phnom Pros of Kampong Cham is surrounded by spectacular mountains of Dang Rek, Ba Ley and Chhuk.
You will also find a high-five peak temple on the Phnom Srey and Phnom Pros, Kampong Cham. The temple is built in the form of Bontey Srey temple. You will also find two pagodas that are located close to each other. One of the pagodas includes two peaks built in Sang Kum Reas Niyum time and the other one has been recently built. Below the temple, you will find a big statue, which is 15-metre in height and is named as Keo So.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Skun Spider Sanctuary, National Highway 6, Skun Cambodia
Skun Spider Town is the ‘alternative’ name given to the town simply known as Skun, which is famous for where they hunt and eat spiders… or rather tarantulas. Maybe not the most well-known of Cambodia tourist attractions, the town of Skun is 55km north of Phnom Penh, but the unusual eating habits of the residents of Skun are earning the town a growing reputation, as both visitors to Cambodia and locals alike stop here to sample these tasty snacks. These spiders were in fact first eaten during the brutal reign of the Khmer Rouge when food was scarce and starvation rife. In Skun they were most commonly found, but the custom has continued until the present day. Furthermore, hawkers hailing from Skun now visit villages nearby and Phnom Penh to sell their goods.
Duration: 50 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel
Accommodation included: Stay at nice hotel in capital city Phnom Penh at Queen Grand Boutique Hotel & Spa
Day 7: Excursion around Phnom Penh Largest City
Pass By: Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
On the morning after breakfast at hotel transfer to explore the capital city Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and more, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market
Stop At: Royal Palace, Sothearos between Street 240 & 184, Phnom Penh Cambodia
The Royal Palace is one of Phnom Penh’s most iconic landmarks. The construction began in 1886 after King Norodom relocated the royal capital to Phnom Penh and was completed before World War I. Up until today, the palace is the primary residence of
The King of Cambodia. While parts of the palace with its golden roofs are closed to the public others like the elegant Throne Hall can be visited. Topped by a 59m-high tower that was inspired by the Bayon in Angkor Thom, the Throne Hall is used for coronations and other ceremonies. Besides the Throne Hall, visitors may also visit the graceful open-air Chan Chaya Pavilion, also called Dancing Pavilion. It was formerly used for classical Khmer dance performances. The pavilion also served the Cambodian kings as a platform to see parades passing by the palace. Today, on certain occasions, the pavilion is lit up in the evening. This creates an amazing ambiance. Occasionally the royal family still holds royal banquets and celebrations here. Besides the palace compound, visitors to the Royal Palace should consider visiting the adjoining Silver Pagoda. With its beautiful quiet gardens, it is the perfect get-away from the hustle of Cambodia’s capital.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh Cambodia
The beautiful Silver Pagoda is located next to the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. With its beautiful garden, it is a perfect get away from the busy streets of Cambodia’s capital. The inside of the pagoda is equally stunning as countless handcrafted silver tiles are covering the floor. The pagoda is also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha because the primary Buddha statue is made of emerald or baccarat crystal. The other Buddha is a golden life-sized Buddha Maitreya which is also known as the Buddha of the Future. The statue is made of 90kg pure gold and is adorned with over 2,000 diamonds, including a 25-carat diamond in the crown as well as a 20-carat diamond in the chest. There is also an eye-catching bronze statue, featuring the late King Norodom on horseback that visitors may admire. Besides, several stupas, also called Buddhist shrines, have been erected around the pagoda to honour the deceased members of the royal family and house their remains.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wat Phnom, Street 96 Norodom Blvd, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Wat Phnom : Set on top of a tree-covered knoll 27m high, Wat Phnom is the only hill in town. According to legend, the first pagoda on this site was erected in 1373 to house four statues of Buddha deposited here by the waters of the Mekong and discovered by a woman name Penh. The main entrance to Wat Phnom is via the grand eastern staircase, which is guarded by lions and naga (snake) balustrades.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Independence Monument, City Centre, Phnom Penh Cambodia
The Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia’s independence from France in 1953. It stands on the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city. It is in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, of the style seen at the Khmer temple at Banteay Srei and other Khmer historical sites. The Independence Monument was designed by the Cambodian architect Vann Molyvann. It stands 37 meters tall. During national celebrations, The Independence Monument is the center of activity. A ceremonial flame on the interior pedestal is often lit by a royal or high official on these occasions, and floral tributes line the stairs. Every year, The Independence Monument is visited by foreign tourists and locals alike. Behind the monument is the Norodom Sihanouk Memorial, constructed in 2013.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk, Preach Suramit Boulevard Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh Cambodia
The Norodom Sihanouk Memorial is a monument commemorating former King Norodom Sihanouk located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The bronze statue is 4.5 meters tall and is housed under a 27 meter high stupa in the park east of the Independence Monument. The statue depicting the late king wearing a business suit cost about US$1.2 million and took about 8 months to complete. During the day the statue was inaugurated, public access to the statue was tightly monitored while armed military police were stationed near the statue in October 2013.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Ounalom, Sothearos Boulevard Sisowath Quay, Near the Royal Palace of Cambodia, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Wat Ounalom is another of Phnom Penh’s five original monasteries (1422). it housed the Institute Bouddhique and library. On the riverfront about 250 meters north of the Royal Palace, facing the Tonle Sap River near the Royal Palace, this pagoda serves as the headquarters for one of Cambodia‘s most revered Buddhist patriarchs . Ounalom Pagoda, Phnom Penh is one of the major tourist attractions in Phnom Penh. With respect to the numerous pagodas, parks, monuments and museums, the city of Phnom Penh in Cambodia is an idea destination for the vacationers. A visit to the Ounalom Pagoda, Phnom Penh will render a pleasurable experience to your trip to this city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Corner of Street 113 & St 350 History Museum, Phnom Penh 12304 Cambodia
The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is a museum in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, chronicling the Cambodian genocide. The site is a former secondary school which was used as Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge regime from its rise to power in 1975 to its fall in 1979. From 1976 to 1979, an estimated 20,000 people were imprisoned at Tuol Sleng (the real number is unknown)
