- 1
Wat Phnom
30 min, entrance fee not included.
Your first stop will be at the significant historical site of Phnom Penh, Wat Phnom. I will show you the Lady Penh statue and explain the history of Lady Penh before you climb the steps.
The entrance fee is USD1.
· 30 min· Admission not included
- 2
Wat Ounalom
20 min.
This is one of the most important monasteries in Phnom Penh, built in 1442 after the capital was founded in 1434 by King Ponhea Yarth.
Free Entrance.
· 20 min
- 3
National Museum
10 min.
The National Museum showcases traditional Cambodian construction style and was built in 1920 during the French colonial period.
This location is for viewing and taking photos from the outside of the building only.
· 10 min
- 4
Royal Palace
10 min.
In front of the Royal Palace, you can observe many local people enjoying their time with friends and families in the public park. It's also a great spot to capture beautiful photos of the Royal Palace building in the morning as it faces east. The Royal Crematorium is on the left side of the palace, linked to the death gate, while the victory gate of the Royal Palace is in the front.
Stop for photos from the outside only. Free.
· 10 min
- 5
Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument
10 min.
The Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument is a large concrete structure commemorating the former alliance between Vietnam and Cambodia.
The monument is located in Botum Park, not far from the Royal Palace.
· 10 min
- 6
Koh Pich City Hall
30 min.
This location is on Diamond Island, just a 5-minute drive from the previous stop. Along the way, you'll see the patriarch of the monk statue, the Buddhist Institute next to the casino, Cambodia's parliament, and new skyscrapers.
Before I take you to see the King Statue and Independence Monument, I will show you the river confluence where you can see the Tonle Sap, Mekong Upper, Mekong Lower, and Tonle Bassac rivers.
· 30 min
- 7
Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk
10 min.
The bronze statue of King Norodom Sihanouk stands in the largest park in Phnom Penh.
The statue was erected in 2013, following his passing in October 2012.
· 10 min
- 8
Independence Monument
10 min.
The monument is situated at a major intersection, one of the most important roads in the capital.
The monument was constructed starting in 1958 and completed in 1962, symbolizing Cambodia's independence from French colonization, which lasted for 90 years from 1863 to 1953.
· 10 min
- 9
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
2 hours, entrance fee not included.
The Genocide Museum buildings were formerly a high school built in 1960 but were converted into a detention center by the Khmer Rouge in 1975, known as S21 prison.
You will spend 90 minutes here using the audio guide. Entrance fee: USD5. Audio guide: USD5.
· 2 h· Admission not included
- 10
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
2 hours, entrance fee not included.
The Killing Fields are located 15 km from the capital. This is where the Khmer Rouge sent approximately 20,000 people to be killed after their detention at S21. Before starting the audio guide tour, I will escort you to see a documentary film at a small museum in the Killing Field after you purchase your ticket.
Lunch stop is optional and depends on the group. Entrance fee: USD3. Audio Guide: USD3.
· 2 h· Admission not included
- 11
Russian Market
30 min.
Your final stop will be at the Russian Market, also known as the Central Market.
Inside the market, you can take some time to browse Khmer products, some of which are sourced from local businesses and organizations.
· 30 min