Private Two Day Trip in Phnom Penh
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Private Two Day Trip in Phnom Penh
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Private Two Day Trip in Phnom Penh
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This is a two day itinerary for travelers who are interested in historical places without rushed time. The first day you will admire all the lives of Cambodian people before Khmer Rough Time. You will discover the wonderful architecture and structure in French colonization as well. On the second day, you will experience the brutal history of Cambodia during Khmer Rough ( Red Khmer ). This regime,( 1975-1979 ) called YEAR ZERO, destructed market, economics, education and hospital systems in Cambodia. Just only 3 years 8 months 20 days, there was around 3 million people die due to starvation, execution and disease.
Itinerary
Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, Independence Monument and Diamond Island
Royal Palace
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedWe 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
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe 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.Independence Monument
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIndependence 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.Diamond Island Park
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedDiamond Island is a satellite city in Phnom Penh on the Mekong and Bassac rivers. The land was a swamp until the year 2000, but it is now being developed as a residential and commercial area and could become a separate Phnom Penh municipality. A neighborhood named "Elysée" has a style inspired by Paris
Phnom Penh-Toul Sleng S21 Prison-Choeng Ek Killing Field-Central Market
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThis morning, we come face to face with the horrific crimes of the Khmer Rouge. 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.Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedWe then travel out of town to the Killing Fields of Choeng Ek. Prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate. An old Chinese cemetery, Choeng Ek 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.Central Market
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWith its distinctive art-deco dome, Phnom Penh Central Market (Phsar Thmey) attracts visitors with hundreds of traditional Khmer stalls, selling everything from antique coins and brightly colored fabrics to traditional crafts and medicinal products. No first-time visit to Phnom Penh is complete without stopping, and shopping, here.
What's included
INCLUDED
Private Driver
Private Transportation with A/C
Private English Speaking Tour Guide
Pure Drinking Water
Travel Insurance
NOT INCLUDED
Meals & Drinks
Royal Palace
Wat Phnom Daun Penh
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Samdach Sothearos Blvd 3, between Street 240 & 184, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Provider
Private Tour Guide-Phnom Penh
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