7 - day The best of Vietnam tour

Phnom Penh

You will meet our tour guide for half day city tour. The tour begins with visit to Wat Phnom temple, the founding place of the city on a small hilltop.

Then drive along Mekong riverfront to the Royal Palace, home of the present King Norodom Sihamoni. The palace dates back to 1866 and houses the Silver Pagoda, named for the over 5000 heavy silver tiles that cover its floors.  Its original name is Wat Prakeo, meaning Temple of the Emerald Buddha. In this temple you will admire a collection of Buddhas in gold, silver, crystal, and bronze.

Your last visit this morning is National museum, featuring traditional Khmer style. The site is home to huge collection of ancient Khmer artistic, archaeological, and religious artifacts from the 4th to the 13th centuries.