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Phnom Penh is known as the capital of Cambodia, with two days in Phnom Penh you can discover the Royal Palace. The Palace was opened in 1870 under King Norodom, the Silver pagoda. Also the Toul Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek-both grim reminders of Cambodia's bloody past under Pol Pot
DESTINATIONS
- Royal Palace
- Silver pagoda
- Killing Fields
HIGHLIGHTS
- Silver Pagoda (Wat Preah Keo Morokat) is one of the city's most visited sites and offers a display of priceless Buddhist and historical objects
- the Toul Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek-both grim reminders of Cambodia's bloody past under Pol
Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival (D)
Morning arrival at Phnom Penh Airport. Transfer to your hotel. The same afternoon, the Royal Palace. The Palace was opened in 1870 under King Norodom, and now contains the Royal Residence, the Throne Hall, the Silver Pagoda, and other buildings. The Silver Pagoda (Wat Preah Keo Morokat) is one of the city's most visited sites and offers a display of priceless Buddhist and historical objects. The Pagoda draws its name with more than 5,000 silver tiles, which cover a floor in the temple. The building serves less as a functioning shrine, no monks currently reside here, than a repository of cultural treasures such as the famous Emerald Buddha and many other valuable statues. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 2: Phnom Penh departure (D,L)
This morning explore the National Museum’s collection of Khmer art, which displays over 5,000 objects including statues and other artifacts from Angkor Wat. Then we discover Phnom Penh’s Psar Toul Tom Pong, known as the Russian Market, a great place to hunt for souvenirs, curios, and silks. After lunch at a local restaurant, we visit the Toul Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek-both grim reminders of Cambodia's bloody past under Pol Pot. It is almost inconceivable to confront the nature of true evil here in this gentle land, but the Buddhist memorial at Choeung Ek, commemorates the 1.7 million victims of the 1975-79 Pol Pot regime. This excursion may prove distressing for some. It is, however, an important piece of this country’s historical and cultural puzzle. Transfer to the airport for the flight departure.
Trip Included:
- Private tours with English speaking guide for the entire trip except leisure time
- A/C private transportation & All transfers
- Entrance fee to any applicable tourist sites
- Cold water and towel during the trip
- Meals as indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Government tax
- Service charge
- Accommodation at the hotel
Trip excluded:
- Visa stamps upon arrival of $20.00 / pax
- Meals not indicated
- Tips & gratuities
- personal expenses
- Laundry
- Other not stated above
- Travel insurance