Private Two Day Trip in Phnom Penh City, Cambodia Private Two Day Trip in Phnom Penh

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ID: GYG564015-965740
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Country: Cambodia

Duration: 2 days


Description

Two day itinerary for travelers who are interested in historical places without rushed time. You will admire all the lives of people and learn the brutal history of Cambodia. Let's accommodate you!
Day 01: Phnom Penh-Royal Palace-National Museum
We are going to pick up you at the lobby of hotel. We 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. Then, we visit National Museum, home to the world's finest collection of sculpture 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.

Day 02: Phnom Penh-Toul Sleng S21 Prison-Choeng Ek Killing Field
This morning, we come face to face with the horrific crimes of the Khmer Rouge. Tuol 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. We 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. After that, we can go to visit Russian Market or Central Market for looking at any local shops. Drop off at hotel.

Highlights

  • Discover all four key places in Phnom Penh Capital City.
  • Learn the lives of Cambodian Family and history inside the Royal Palace.
  • Visit home to the world's finest collection of sculpture from the Angkor period.
  • Visit museum of torture and serves to remind visitors of the terrible atrocities
  • Explore all the development and lives of people in Phnom Penh

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We offer free pick up and drop off at your hotel. Please provide us the name and address of hotel where you are staying. Our tour guide and driver will meet and welcome you at your hotel lobby.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.