3 Days The Cambodia Capital

Phnom Penh Trip Overview

The package is suggested for the people who plan to stay in Phnom Penh for 2 nights.

Highlight:

Central Market

Wat Lanka

Independence Monument

Aeon Mall

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Choeung Ek

Russian Market

Wat Phnom

Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda

Mekong River Boat

Additional Info

* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Cambodia

The package is suggested for the people who plan to stay in Phnom Penh for 2 nights.

Highlight:

Central Market

Wat Lanka

Independence Monument

Aeon Mall

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Choeung Ek

Russian Market

Wat Phnom

Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda

Mekong River Boat

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Phnom Penh!

Stop At: Phnom Penh International Airport, 12000 មហាវិថី​ សហព័ន្ធរុស្ស៊ី, រាជធានី​ភ្នំពេញ, Cambodia
Welcome to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport by your guide and transfer to hotel. Please note standard check-in time is at 14:00.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Central Market, Calmette St. 53, Phnom Penh 55555 Cambodia
In the afternoon, we start your tour to visit the Central Market, built in 1937 during the French colonial period. Selling gold and silver jewelry, electronic equipment, clothing, fake watches and bags, suitcases, dried and fresh food and lots of souvenirs.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Wat Langka, Samdach Louis Em, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Next is Wat Lanka, one of the oldest pagodas in Phnom Penh. It was established as a sanctuary for the Holy Writings and a meeting place for Cambodian and Sri Lankan monks.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Independence Monument, City Centre, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Then go to see Independence Monument, modelled on the central tower of Angkor Wat, Independence Monument was built in 1958 to commemorate the country’s independence from France in 1953. It also serves as a memorial to Cambodia’s war dead. Wreaths are laid here on national holidays.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Aeon Mall, #132, Street Samdach Sothearos, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Last stop is the 68,000-square-metre Aeon Mall which houses brand stores such as Sheridan, Mango, Levi’s and Adidas… There is an extensive food court on the top floor, along with a modern entertainment complex, including a cinema, karaoke lounge, bowling, arcades and even ice skating! You can choose to stay here or transfer back to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Phnom Penh City Highlights

Stop At: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Corner of Street 113 & St 350 History Museum, Phnom Penh 12304 Cambodia
A discovery tour of Phnom Penh. At 8:00am you will be met by your driver and guide. Gain insight into the recent dark history of Cambodia at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum – a former school converted to a detention center during the Khmer Rouge.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, Roluos Village, Sangkat Cheung Aek, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Equally as harrowing are the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. These are tough visits but important for learning about the country’s history.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Russian Market, Street 163 Corner of Street 444, Phnom Penh 12310 Cambodia
The rest of the day is much lighter, visiting the Russian Market, the largest in Cambodia, where everything is sold from carvings to jewelry, clothes and souvenirs. We then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant for Khmer delicacies.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Wat Phnom, Street 96 Norodom Blvd, Phnom Penh Cambodia
In the afternoon, we visit Wat Phnom, a beautiful hilltop temple with manicured gardens.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Royal palace, Samdach Sothearos Blvd (3), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Followed by the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, name for the 5,000 silver tiles that cover the pagoda’s floor, known for its collection of gold, silver, crystal and bronze Buddha statues.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mekong River, Phnom Penh Cambodia
The day winds down with a sunset cruise on the Mekong River before returning to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Phnom Penh Departure

Stop At: Phnom Penh International Airport, 12000 មហាវិថី​ សហព័ន្ធរុស្ស៊ី, រាជធានី​ភ្នំពេញ, Cambodia
Your driver will meet you to assist with luggage and take you to the airport for your departure flight.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

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