15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
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Embark on an enriching and deeply insightful full-day tour designed to comprehensively explore the vibrant heart and soul of Phnom Penh, Cambodia's captivating capital. Golden Trail Travel invites you on an unforgettable journey that gracefully navigates between the enduring beauty of the nation's royal and religious heritage and the poignant, yet crucial, reminders of its modern history. This meticulously crafted tour offers a balanced and profound understanding of the Cambodian spirit, from its ancient glories and cultural splendor to its remarkable resilience in the face of adversity. It's the ideal way to experience the multifaceted allure of Phnom Penh, perfect for those seeking a comprehensive and deeply authentic overview of this dynamic city.
Your captivating adventure begins with a comfortable and convenient pick-up directly from your Phnom Penh accommodation by your private, professional, English-speaking guide and a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide will provide fascinating context and historical background as you make your way to the heart of the city's royal, cultural, and historical quarters, setting the stage for a day of diverse and impactful discoveries.
The morning portion of your tour will delve into Cambodia's rich royal and religious heritage, showcasing the grandeur that defines much of its historical identity. You will first visit the magnificent Royal Palace, a stunning example of Khmer architecture and the official residence of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni. While the Throne Hall is typically viewed from the outside, you will be invited to explore the beautifully manicured grounds, adorned with intricate statues, traditional Khmer-style buildings, and serene courtyards. Your guide will illuminate the history and significance of the various pavilions, offering invaluable insights into the Cambodian monarchy and its enduring role in the nation's identity and governance.
Within the Royal Palace complex, you will discover the dazzling Silver Pagoda, also known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot (Temple of the Emerald Buddha). This exquisite temple is famously named for its floor, which is covered with an astonishing array of over 5,000 polished silver tiles, each weighing over 1 kilogram, creating a unique and shimmering spectacle. Inside, you'll be mesmerized by a truly priceless collection of Buddha statues made from precious materials. Highlights include a small 17th-century Buddha carved from Baccarat crystal (revered as the "Emerald Buddha") and a life-sized Buddha cast in 90 kilograms of solid gold, meticulously adorned with 9,584 shimmering diamonds. Your guide will detail the history and profound symbolism of these treasures, explaining their deep religious and cultural importance to the Cambodian people. The serene atmosphere provides a perfect setting for quiet contemplation and appreciation of the spiritual artistry.
Following your immersion in royal splendor, you'll gain insight into the daily life and spiritual practices of the locals with a visit to Wat Phnom. Standing gracefully on an artificial hill, this iconic temple is steeped in legend and is believed to be the mythical origin of Phnom Penh's founding, offering a tranquil and significant stop with views over the city.
A delicious and authentic local Cambodian lunch will be provided at a carefully selected restaurant. This offers a chance to refuel and savor regional flavors in a comfortable setting, preparing you for the more somber yet equally vital afternoon.
The afternoon transitions to a crucial, and emotionally impactful, part of Cambodia's modern history: the devastating period of the Khmer Rouge regime. You will visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 Prison). This site was originally a high school but was tragically converted into a notorious security prison and interrogation center (Security Prison 21, or S-21) by the Khmer Rouge. An estimated 17,000 people were imprisoned, brutally tortured, and eventually killed here. Walking through its chilling, preserved halls, former classrooms converted into cells, and viewing the haunting photographic exhibits provides a stark and powerful testament to the atrocities committed during that dark period. Your guide will offer sensitive and informative commentary, providing crucial historical context to the harrowing displays and the personal stories behind them.
Finally, your profound journey culminates at the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, located just outside Phnom Penh. This site is one of many mass graves discovered throughout Cambodia where the Khmer Rouge executed and buried vast numbers of victims from S-21 and other detention centers. Now a serene memorial site, Choeung Ek features a striking Buddhist Stupa filled with the skulls of victims, serving as a powerful monument to those who perished. The audio tour available at the site (which your guide will facilitate) provides deeply moving personal accounts, historical details, and a poignant narrative that brings the history to life, allowing visitors to pay their respects and reflect on the immense human cost of the regime. While profoundly saddening, these visits are considered essential for understanding modern Cambodia, its history, and the remarkable spirit of its people in moving forward.
This Phnom Penh Highlights Tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, art lovers, cultural explorers, and all travelers seeking a comprehensive, respectful, and deeply authentic understanding of Cambodia's capital, embracing both its enduring heritage and its powerful lessons from history. Return to your accommodation in Phnom Penh in the late afternoon, filled with indelible memories, profound insights, and a deeper appreciation for the resilience of the Cambodian people and their journey towards peace. Golden Trail Travel ensures seamless logistics, comfortable private transportation, and an insightful journey into the heart of Phnom Penh's most cherished and significant sites.
Royal Palace Exploration: Discover the magnificent Royal Palace, the official residence of the King of Cambodia, exploring its beautifully landscaped grounds and observing its stunning Khmer architecture and various royal pavilions.
Dazzling Silver Pagoda: Be mesmerized by the Silver Pagoda (Wat Preah Keo), famous for its floor covered with over 5,000 silver tiles and its priceless collection of Buddha statues, including the revered Emerald Buddha and the Diamond-adorned Golden Buddha.
Historical Wat Phnom: Visit Wat Phnom, the iconic temple on an artificial hill, believed to be the legendary origin of Phnom Penh's founding, offering a tranquil historical stop with city views.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21): A poignant and essential visit to the former Khmer Rouge security prison, S-21, now a museum. This site offers a powerful and stark testament to the atrocities committed during the regime, providing crucial historical context.
Killing Fields of Choeung Ek: A solemn and crucial visit to the Killing Fields, one of the mass grave sites for victims of the Khmer Rouge, featuring a memorial stupa and providing an opportunity for profound reflection and remembrance.
Expert Private Guide: Benefit from the insightful, respectful, and sensitive commentary, historical details, and in-depth explanations of a professional, English-speaking private guide throughout your profound journey.
Comfortable Private Transportation: Travel in comfort and privacy with air-conditioned vehicle transfers directly from your Phnom Penh hotel, ensuring a relaxed and seamless journey between sites.
Authentic Local Lunch: Savor a delicious and authentic Cambodian lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, providing a taste of regional flavors and a comfortable break.
Unparalleled Photo Opportunities: Capture stunning images of the Royal Palace's intricate details, the glittering treasures of the Silver Pagoda, and the architectural elements of these significant landmarks.
Comprehensive City Overview: This tour provides a balanced overview of Phnom Penh's majestic heritage and its crucial modern history, offering a holistic understanding of the capital's soul.
Hassle-Free Logistics: All aspects of the tour, from convenient pickup to comfortable drop-off, are meticulously handled by Golden Trail Travel.
Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.
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Welcome to Phnom Penh ! The capital city of Cambodia lies at the confluence of the Mekong, Sap and Bassac rivers. Phnom Penh was regarded by many as the most beautiful of all the French-built cities in Indochina and so was formerly called the pearl of Indochina. It was a bustling commercial center during the French occupation, but the years of war crushed it to a field of ruins before becoming a ghost-city during the Khmer Rouges period. It’s only since the 90’s that the city really began to recover and today it has reestablished itself as the political and financial center of the country. Its rich historical past can be traced to some Khmer and French influence evidences such as many ornate Khmer–style temples and some grand colonial buildings.
We will take you at your hotel at 8:00 am and drive about 15 km south of the city to Choeung Ek, a mass gravesite known to the locals as the Killing fields after the popular movie of Roland Joffre. The Khmer Rouge regime under Pol Pot controlled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. During this dark period, about 2 millions Cambodians lost their lives, a lot of them were killed in these infamous places; in Choeung Ek about 20,000 men, women, children and infants were executed. To date, about 9000 corpses have been exhumed from 129 mass graves in the area and now their skulls lay to rest in a huge glass tower in the center of the site. Today, Choeung Ek serves as a memorial to those killed under the Khmers Rouges rule.
Then, we will drive back to the city center and visit the Tuol Sleng museum. This former high school in the suburbs of the capital was converted to a detention and torture centre - known as Toul Sleng or S21 - by the Khmers Rouges when they came to power in 1975. A genocide museum was established at Toul Sleng after 1979 and today it remains as it looked when abandonned by the Khmers Rouges. The pictures of hundreds of faces of those tortured there line the walls inside the old school. Most of the 17'000 people detained at Toul Sleng were eventually transported to Choeung Ek.
We will stop for you to have lunch (own account).
After lunch, we will visit the Royal Palace situated on the site of the former citadel. It was built by king Norodom in 1966, in front of the Mekong. Inside its walls are the throne hall, the Chan Chaya Pavilion, used for performances of classical dance, the Napoleon III Pavilion, and the king’s and Queen’s residential quarters. We will also visit theSilver Pagoda - called the Pagoda of the Emerald Buddha - located in the walls of the Royal Palace. Inside, its floor is made up of 5,000 silver blocks. In the centre of the Pagoda, there is a magnificent 17th century emerald Buddha statue made of baccarat crystal. The walls enclosing the pagoda are covered with frescoes depicting episodes from the Reamker, the Khmer version of the Ramayana. We will continue to the National Museum – near the Royal Palace - which offers a charming setting for the display of a stunning collection of Khmer art. Predominantly worked in stone, the sculptures date from both the Angkorean and pre-Angkorean eras, complimented by more recent examples of Cambodian art. Return to your hotel after tours.
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