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Description
Sign up for this tour to Phnom Penh and experience the attractive culture and history of Cambodia. Explore the country's artifacts at the National Museum related to Angkorian Period and discover the modern style of Cambodian people at Royal Palace. Learn about the brutality of Khmer Rough at the Toul Sleng Genocidal Museum and see a thousand pieces of skulls of Soldiers or victims at Killing Field.
Highlights
- Understand the history of the Toul Sleng Genocidal Museum
- Witness the graves of victims, politicians and soldiers at Killing Field
- Explore modern Royal Palace, where the present King is residing
- Visit the National Museum to learn about the culture and history
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- We will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel at 8:00 am to start the program.
- We will begin by visiting the Toul Sleng Genocidal Museum. Toul Sleng 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.
- Next, head to the Killing Field. 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.
- Then, proceed to the National Museum of Cambodia, home to the world's finest collection of sculptures from the Angkor period. The exquisite building was completed between 1917 and 1920 and features a lush courtyard garden surrounded by collections from the pre-Angkor, Angkor and post-Angkor periods. We concentrate on the incredible sandstone sculpture from Angkor, as well as the intricate bronzes.
- Afterwards, go to the Royal Palace, 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 of the 19th century.
- We will continue further 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.
- Later, get dropped off at your hotel to conclude the tour.
What's Included
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide/driver
- Private tour
- Toll Roads
- Car Parking
- Cold Waters & Wipes
- Gasoline
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
- Drinking water provided for free during tour
What's Excluded
- Ticket of Royal Palace (USD 10/pax)
- Ticket of National Museum (USD 10/pax)
- Ticket of Toul Sleng (USD 5/pax)
- Ticket of Killing Field (USD 3/pax)
What to bring
- Some cash
- Hand sanitizing gel
- Sun scream
- Mosquito repellent
- Hat
- Sunglass
- Power Bank & charger
- Daily Medicine
- Camera or Phone
Know before you go
- Dress properly covering your shoulder and knee
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 9 | USD 135 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 135 / group