Day 2 – PHNOM PENH – SIGHTSEEING TOUR
After breakfast, visit Phnom Penh including the Royal Palace complex. This palace dates from 1866 and was the last one built during the French colonial period. The same complex houses the Silver Pagoda, named for the over 5000 silver tiles that cover its floors. Its original name is Wat Prakeo, meaning Temple of the Emerald Buddha. In this temple, you will view a collection of Buddhas in gold, silver, crystal, and bronze.
Continue on to the National Museum, built in 1917. Housed there are over 5000 statues, lingas and other artefacts arranged according to pre- Angkor and post –Angkor periods of Cambodia history.
Next, visit Wat Phnom is situated near the northern boundary of the city. The original temple was built in 1372 by a rich Khmer lady named “Penh” who found a collection of statues of the Buddha washed up on the river bank and decided to house them on a nearby hill (“Phnom”). The site contains some good examples of Khmer architecture and statues. Wat Phnom is frequented by the locals as a place of worship and a favourite weekend picnic spot. Lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, transfer back to the hotel.
Dinner cruise on the Mekong River.
Included meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation in Phnom Penh.