Phnom Penh Vital Discovery-Full Day Tour (Including all services)
Description
Phnom Penh Discovery Tour ( Including all services) is one of the best tour arrangements in Cambodia. Explore Phnom Penh on a full-day tour of the vibrant capital. Admire the stately columns of the Royal Palace known as the resident of Cambodia King and see the beautiful inside the Silver Pagoda. Then, climb up to the hilltop Wat Phnom by the foundation of the city. At afternoon, lunch at local restaurant. After having lunch, move to Cambodia’s tragic past at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former site of the Security Prison 21 (S-21) and Killing Field established by the Khmer Rouge regime. Along the way to Killing Field and S21 ,you will see the Independence Monument which was build in 1958 by Father King Norodom Sihanouk. At the end, free you own time by shopping at Central Market where thousand goods are sold at there. We provide you with many time options, so you can select one to accommodate your tour.
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Set on top of a tree-covered knoll 27m high, Wat Phnom is the only hill in town. According to legend, the first pagoda on this site was erected in 1373 to house four statues of Buddha deposited here by the waters of the Mekong and discovered by a woman name, Penh.
The Royal Palace contains some spectacular buildings. Not least of which is the Throne Hall, situated to the left of the main entrance. It boasts a 59-meter tower. The tower roof is beautiful, having been decoratively tiered with golden coloured tiles. This building is used for high official celebrations, coronations and audiences with foreign dignitaries and government officials. The Royal Treasury and the Napoleon II villa lie south to the Royal Throne Hall.
On the way back from Wat Phnom Temple (Pagoda), we will enjoy with the view of Mekong or Mekong River, is a trans-boundary river in East Asia and Southeast Asia. It is the world's tenth longest river and the sixth longest in Asia.[2] Its estimated length is 4,909 km (3,050 mi),[2] and it drains an area of 795,000 km2 (307,000 sq mi), discharging 475 km3 (114 cu mi) of water annually.[3] From the Tibetan Plateau the river runs through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The extreme seasonal variations in flow and the presence of rapids and waterfalls in the Mekong make navigation difficult. Even so, the river is a major trade route between western China and Southeast Asia.
Sisowath Quay (Khmer: តីរវិថី ព្រះស៊ីសុវត្ថិ, Preah Sisowath Quay) is a 3-kilometer riverfront strip lined with hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops. The strip is filled with vendors and locals, and is popular with tourists. The portion in front of the palace was used for watching boat races during the Water Festival. The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Cambodia is located along the strip. The quay is named in honour of King Sisowath of Cambodia.
The Norodom Sihanouk Memorial is a monument commemorating former King Norodom Sihanouk located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The bronze statue is 4.5 meters tall and is housed under a 27 meter high stupa in the park east of the Independence Monument.
An Angkorian style tower, the inimitable place in the whole city, located in the heart of the capital. It was built in 1958 to Sybilles Cambodian Independence Day after winning back their independence from the French protectorate on the 9th of November 1953.
In 1975, Tuol Svay Prey High School was taken over by Pol Pot's security force and turned into a prison known as Security Prison 21 (S-21). It soon became the largest such center of detention and torture in the country. Over 17,000 people held at S-21 were taken to the extermination camp at Choeung Ek to be executed; detainees who died during torture were buried in mass graves in the prison grounds. S-21 has been turned into the Tuol Sleng Museum, which serves as a testament to the crimes of the Khmer Rough.
Between 1975 and 1978,aabout 17,000 men, women, children and infants (including nine westerners), detained and tortured at S-21 prison (now Tuol Sleng Museum), were transported to the extermination to death to avoid wasting precious bullets.The remains of 8985 people, many of whom were bound and blindfolded, were exhumed in 1980 from mass graves in this one-time long an orchard; 43 of the 129 communal graves here have been left untouched. Fragment of Human bone and bits of cloth are scattered around the disinterred pits. Over 8000 skulls, arranged by sex, are visible behind the clear glass panels of the Memoral Stupa, which was erected in 1988.The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek are 15 km from Central Phnom Penh. To get there, take Monireth Blvd south-westward out of the city from the Dang Kor Market bus depot. The site is 8.5 km from the bridge near 271 St. A memorial ceremony is held annually at Choeung Ek on 9 May. Killing Fields of Cheung Ek is situated 15 kilometers south-west of Phnom Penh and made famous by the film of the same name "Killing Field". it was a place where more than 17,000 civilians were killed and buried in mass graves; many of them transported here after detention and torture in Toul Sleng. This place is a chilling reminder of the brutalities of the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime. In the center of the area is a 17 story glass stupa which houses 8000 skulls exhumed from mass graves. Open daily.Note: Both Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields exhibits may be disturbing for some and aren't suitable for younger children and adults who are easily shocked.
Wat Preah Keo Morakot (Silver Pagoda) is located in the southern portion of the Royal Palace complex. The pagoda was formerly known as Wat Uborsoth Rotannaram because it is where the King worshiped, prayed and practiced every Buddhist Silas Day.
The Central Market is an Art Deco landmark of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The bright yellow building completed in 1937 has a 26m high central dome, with four tall arch-roofed arms branching out diagonally across the block, creating vast hallways housing countless stalls and all kinds of goods.
Here, you have another option if you don’t want to visit Central Market. Russian Market where in central of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia which million goods are solve ad there.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Dear beloved traveler, Please be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the tour start time for timely pick-up. Dress code: For visits to the Royal Palace, S-21, and the Killing Fields, guests must cover shoulders and knees (no sleeveless tops, short skirts, or shorts). Weather: Some days can be very hot. We recommend sunscreen, a hat, and/or an umbrella for sun protection. Drop-off: You will be returned to your hotel at the end of the tour unless alternative arrangements are made in advance. For special pickup needs or different drop-off locations, please contact us prior to your tour start. Best regard, Lay Sopheak, Mr. Tour Operator
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(68)
A good place to read a book!
Dear Mari, Dear Valued Traveler, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it to be a great experience. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we are pleased that the destination provided a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. We will also share your compliments with our guide and driver, who will be happy to know they contributed to making your journey memorable. Thank you for traveling with us. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure in the future. Best regard, Lay
I had an amazing day seeing the sights of Phnom Penh with my guide Maroth. He is very knowledgeable and gave me some good insights into Cambodian history and the significance of the places we visited. Lunch, which was included in the tour, was a preset menu and was delicious at a waterfront restaurant. We even saw toucans in flight at Wat Phnom! We ended the tour at the Central Market and I found some great bargains. All in all, a memorable day! Highly recommend this tour and Maroth as your guide.
Dear Hassin, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to know that you had an amazing day exploring the highlights of Phnom Penh with our guide, Maroth. Your kind words about his knowledge and insightful explanations of Cambodian history and culture truly mean a lot to us—he will be very proud to hear this. We’re so happy you enjoyed the included lunch at the beautiful waterfront restaurant and that it added to your overall experience. Seeing toucans in flight at Wat Phnom is indeed a special and memorable moment, and we’re glad you were able to experience that! Ending the tour at Central Market and finding great bargains sounds like the perfect way to conclude the day. Thank you for highly recommending both the tour and Maroth as your guide. Your support and trust truly inspire us to keep delivering memorable experiences. We sincerely hope to welcome you back again in the future for another unforgettable journey in Cambodia Best regard, Lay
A fantastic time at all locations from the horrors of the prison and the killing fields to the wonderful Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Excellent guide
Dear Adrian, Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience visiting all the locations, from the powerful and moving history of the prison and Killing Fields to the beauty of the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. It’s wonderful that your guide made the tour informative and memorable. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Cambodia! Best regard, Lay
Awesome, introduction of current and momentum history experience which has redescribed the purpose of essentially.
Dear Travelle, Thank you very much for your review! We’re glad to hear that you found the tour an awesome introduction to Cambodia’s history, both past and present, and that it offered meaningful insights into the country’s journey and purpose. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Cambodia! Best regard, Lay
A full-day tour in Phnom Penh with car, driver and guide which provided a great experience for us. With not a lot of time to spend in the Cambodian capital, this was the ideal way to make the most of it. Our guide was excellent. A bonus for us, as Kat is not available during the working week and we took the tour on a Sunday. A bonus because Kat is both professionally qualified not just as a guide but also in areas concerned with tourism in Cambodia. All the places described in the itinerary were well accommodated, plus we were able to flex arrangements to be able to and see things that we specifically wanted to. We recommend this tour and the service provided by the tour company.
Dear Alanc, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your full-day tour in Phnom Penh was a great experience and the ideal way to make the most of your limited time in the city. It’s fantastic that Kat, with her professional qualifications and expertise, made the tour informative and flexible to accommodate your specific interests. We’re delighted that all planned sites were well covered and that the arrangements allowed you to explore everything you wanted. Your recommendation of the tour and our services mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Cambodia! Best regard, Lay
I lucked out and ended up getting a private tour for the day, even though I expected a group! So easy with hotel pickup and drop off, and my guide and driver were phenomenal. Courteous, safe driver and sweet and knowledgeable guide. She never made me feel too rushed and even allowed me to shop at the market by myself, so no pressure there to buy or not buy. She was also a certified guide and gave me tremendous insight into the Royal Palace. Another friend of mine went to the palace on her own and when we compared notes at dinner, I had learned so much more from my guide that my friend was jealous and said she wished she'd booked this tour too; she'd just walked through without any context. WELL worth the cost and you'll have an incredible experience.
Dear Adam, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your private tour exceeded your expectations and made your day so enjoyable. It’s fantastic that your guide and driver provided a safe, courteous, and flexible experience, allowing you to explore at your own pace while sharing deep insights, especially about the Royal Palace. We’re delighted that you felt the value of the tour and gained knowledge that made your experience truly memorable. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another incredible tour in Cambodia! Best regard, Lay
We had a private driver and tour guide for the day. Went to all the places as per the advert and explained everything. The Palace as beautiful the killing fields was very upsetting and something that I had never heard of before today. Food at the restaurant was brilliant as well
Dear Debma, Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private tour and that your guide and driver provided a smooth and informative experience. It’s wonderful that you appreciated the beauty of the Royal Palace and gained insight into the history of the Killing Fields, even though it was a moving experience. We’re also glad to know that you enjoyed the food at the restaurant. We truly appreciate your review and hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour in Cambodia! Best regard, Lay
Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. You get a real feel for the history of the city. The Palace is very impressive and I would recommend visiting the museum as well.
Dear Jon, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the tour and felt immersed in the history of Phnom Penh. It’s wonderful to know that you found the Royal Palace impressive and appreciated the recommendation to visit the museum as well. We truly appreciate your review and hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Cambodia! Best regard, Lay
We had a great day, the tour guide was very informative. We saw everything that there was to see in Phnom Penh. We were dropped off right outside each museum/ temple and he was there when we wanted to leave. Great tour
Dear Catheri, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great day exploring Phnom Penh and that your guide made the experience informative and seamless. It’s wonderful that the timing and convenience of drop-offs at each museum and temple added to your enjoyment. We truly appreciate your review and hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour in Cambodia! Best regard, Lay
We had a private tour, just the four of us , of the highlights of the city. It was excellent . Our guide was very informative and friendly and thanked us for coming to see his country. Our transport was excellent also, very comfortable with good AC.
Dear Jocelyn, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private tour of the city highlights. It’s wonderful that your guide made the experience informative and friendly while expressing his gratitude for your visit to Cambodia. We’re also pleased that your transport was comfortable and enjoyable with good AC. We truly appreciate your review and hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future. Best regard, Lay
