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The Royal Palace of Cambodia in the capital Phnom Penh was constructed over a century ago to serve the dining, accommodation, and ceremonial purposes of the monarch and foreign dignitaries. It is also where coronations, diplomatic ceremonies, and royal rituals take place. Opening hours for visiting are from 8am to 11am and 2pm to 5pm.
The Royal Palace is divided into several areas with different structures, each serving its own role and function. These include the Throne Hall – where the king and courtiers hold court; the Chanchhaya Pavilion – hosting royal speeches, grand banquets, or traditional court dances, and the tranquil resting place of the king known as Hor Samran Phirun…
The Golden Pagoda - Silver Pagoda
The Golden Pagoda – Silver Pagoda is located within the Cambodian royal palace complex in Phnom Penh city. It is a famous temple in Cambodia, also known as the Emerald Buddha Temple. It is called the Golden Pagoda – Silver Pagoda because the temple has 5,329 silver tiles on the floor, each handmade and weighing 1.125kg. Therefore, this is where the king of this country holds Buddhist ceremonies, so the temple does not have a resident monk.
At the Silver Pagoda, you will walk barefoot on tiles weighing over 1kg each, laid like bricks, or you will admire a series of giant statues made of various precious gems, marveling at countless gems or giant diamonds attached to statues and objects.
The Angkor Wat Temple
Continuing the journey on the Cambodia tour, the Angkor Wat temple is a must-visit destination in Siem Reap city. It is the symbol of the temple country, Angkor Wat worships the god Vishnu, and is the best-preserved temple in the area, consisting of 5 towers shaped like lotus flowers, towering up to 65m with Khmer architecture. There are also about 2000 stone carvings of Apsaras (also known as celestial dancers) here.
Especially in this Cambodia tour, if you want to experience the traditional culture of Cambodia instead of partying at noisy clubs in the pub street, then enjoy the Apsara dance performance, recreating authentically the ancient Angkor era. In Siem Reap, there are many restaurants and hotels offering buffet dinners and Apsara dance shows. You definitely wouldn't want to miss a delicious dinner with the graceful dance performance of the charming dancers in traditional Khmer costumes.
Furthermore, you can visit and take photos at the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Monument, Independence Square, and the Prime Minister's Residence. Or you will have the opportunity to visit and try your luck at the luxurious 5-star Naga World Casino, the most luxurious in Cambodia. Located in the heart of the capital Phnom Penh, NagaWorld stands out with its modern, elegant architecture, but is also approachable.
New Market Cambodia
In this Cambodia tour, tourists cannot miss the central New Market area called Psar Thmei. Located right at the entrance of Phnom Penh city, with an area of tens of hectares, it has distinctive architecture painted in striking yellow. New Market is the bustling and largest market in Cambodia in general and Phnom Penh in particular.
New Market Cambodia is not only a place selling food for local people but also has many souvenir stalls, gifts, merchandise… serving tourists. Coming here, you can buy many unique gifts for your relatives and family, from dried goods, fruits, seafood to clothes, scarves, jewelry, statues… at extremely affordable prices. Especially at New Market Cambodia, the majority of vendors are Overseas Chinese and Overseas Vietnamese, they speak many languages such as: Vietnamese, Chinese, English, Khmer… so you can freely communicate, bargain as in Vietnamese markets.
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourSeptember 9, 2019
