Pick up and welcome at your hotel by Euro-Khmer's guide, start to Phnom Penh city sightseeing as: Visit Wat Phnom. Founded in 1373 with the buddish startus who floated on the Mekong River and began known as Phnom Penh. Visit Royal Palace built in 1866 by King Norodom. See the different structures of this pagoda-style compound and stroll in its beautiful garden. Visit Silver Pagoda so named because of its floor that is comprised of 5,000 silver tiles. A gold Buddha encrusted with 9,584 diamonds and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha are also housed here. Visit National Museum. Built in 1917 it is an exceptional example of traditional architecture and is exclusively devoted to preserving and displaying Khmer art and sculptures. Hundreds of pieces are housed here including both pre-and post-Angkorian pieces
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- Drive to Oudong
- See various temples and three large stupas.
- Stop at the silver smith village of Kompong Luong.
Day 1 Full Day tour
At 07:30 AM, your Euro Khmer guide will pick you up from your Phnom Penh hotel or guesthouse and drive you to Oudong – home to various temples and three large stupas (places of prayer)
The city, now a UNESO World Heritage Site, was home to a succession of kings – you can view the phials at the three stupas.
The city’s most impressive structure is the Vihara of the 18-Cubut Buddha. 30 meter high, it is just about survived first the American bombings and the brutal regime of the Khmer Rogue.
On the way back to city center, you will have a set lunch at the local restaurant (your own pay).
Heading back to Phnom Penh, stop at the silver smith village of Kompong Luong.
In the afternoon Wat Phnom, a 14th-century Buddhist temple. At 27 meters, it is the highest religious structure in the city. Your next destination is the Royal Palace – a majestic building constructed in 1866 by King Norodom. Stroll through its beautiful gardens while admiring the various pagoda style structures. The silver pagoda is named after its floor, which comprises of 5,000 silver tiles. Inside, it houses a gold Buddha encrusted with 9,584 diamonds.
Finally, you will visit the National Museum – a museum dedicated to preserving the Khmer art. Among the hundreds of pieces are examples of pre and post Angkorian art.
