Phnom Penh Tour - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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N 11° 33.835 E 104° 55.875
48P E 492504 N 1278333
A 5-stop walking tour of Phnom Penh from the Throne Hall of Royal Palace to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.
Waymark Code: WM1APVT
Location: Cambodia
Date Posted: 09/20/2024
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1. Throne Hall of Royal Palace in Phnom Penh: N 11° 33.835 E 104° 55.875
The Throne Hall is where the king and cabinet discuss the country events. Nowadays, Throne Hall is used for royal rituals and religious such as coronation, royal marriages, and where the king welcomes the guest. (Hours: daily from 7:30 to 11:00 and 14:00 to 17:00.)
2. Silver Pagoda: N 11° 33.742 E 104° 55.903
The Silver Pagoda is a famous Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh and the official temple of the King of Cambodia. It is known as the Silver Pagoda for the 5329 silver tiles that cover the floor. Each tile was handcrafted and weighs 1.125kg.
3. Angkor Wat Replica: N 11° 33.732 E 104° 55.875
A replica of the famous world heritage Angkor Wat is on display at the Royal Palace of Cambodia.
4. Independence Monument: N 11° 33.381 E 104° 55.678
The Independence Monument was built in 1958 for Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. It stands on a roundabout at the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk Boulevards in central Phnom Penh.
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5. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum: N 11° 32.924 E 104° 55.071
The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is a museum chronicling the Cambodian genocide. Located in Phnom Penh, the site is a former secondary school which was used as Security Prison 21 by the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 until its fall in 1979. (Hours: daily from: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
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