Interesting History Cambodia - 2-Days
Phnom Penh is the vibrant bustling capital of Cambodia. Situated at the confluence of three rivers, the mighty Mekong, the Bassac and the great Tonle Sap, what was once considered the 'Gem' of Indochina. The capital city still maintains considerable charm with plenty to see. It exudes a sort of provincial charm and tranquillity with French colonial mansions and tree-lined boulevards amidst monumental Angkorian architecture. Phnom Penh is a veritable oasis compared to the modernity of other Asian capitals. A mixture of Asian exotica, the famous Cambodian hospitality awaits the visitors to the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Here in the capital, are many interesting touristy sites. Beside the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, the Choeng Ek Killing Fields and Wat Phnom, there are several market places selling carvings, paintings, silk, silver, gems and even antiques. Indeed, an ideal destination for a leisurely day tour. The whole area including the outskirts of Phnom Penh is about 376 square kilometres big. There are currently 2,009,264 people living in Phnom Penh.
The city takes its name from the re-known Wat Phnom Daun Penh (nowadays: Wat Phnom or Hill Temple), which was built in 1373 to house five statues of Buddha on a man made hill 27 meters high. These five statues were floating down the Mekong in a Koki tree and an old wealthy widow named Daun Penh (Grandma Penh) saved them and set them up on this very hill for worshiping. Phnom Penh was also previously known as Krong Chaktomuk (Chaturmukha) meaning "City of Four Faces". This name refers to the confluence where the Mekong, Bassac, and Tonle Sap rivers cross to form an "X" where the capital is situated.
Phnom Penh is also the gateway to an exotic land - the world heritage site, the largest religious complex in the world, the temples of Angkor in the west, the beaches of the southern coast and the ethnic minorities of the North-eastern provinces. There are also a wide variety of services including five star hotels and budget guest houses, fine international dining, sidewalk noodle shops, neighbourhood pubs international discos and more.
- Duration 2-Days
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Tour detail of intinerary
Day I
Depart your hotel at 8.00am and visit the beautiful Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, famous for its 5000 silver-tiled floor. Mid-morning, explore the ochre-red National Museum for an appreciation of the splendour of Khmer history and a viewing of Angkorian and pre-Angkorian statues. We visit the chilling S-21, now the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crimes. Afterwards, drive the short distance outside Phnom Penh to the Killing Fields of Choeng Ek. Both these sites are testament to Phnom Penh’s tragic modern history and the insanity of the Pol Pot era. After lunch, we continuing go to see Russian Market and then visit the Mekong Island very nice views and warm atmospheres near Naga Casino. Late this afternoon, we are to sightseeing for Sunset, dinner at the cruise. We return to your hotel after a day exploring Phnom Penh’s most important sites and then transfer to hotel at 8:00pm
Day II
Departure at 8:30am and visit Idarus/Oudong was founded by King Srei Soryapor in 1601, after the abandonment of Longvek. Under the reign of King Ang Duong (1841-1850), he constructed canals, terraces, bridges and erected hundreds of pagodas in this region.
From 1618 until 1866 it was formally called Oudong Meanchey, home to a succession of kings deposed from the former capital of Lovek by the invading Thais. In 1866, it was abandoned by King Norodom, taking his royal court along with him to the current capital, Phnom Penh.
During the Cambodian Civil War the town was captured by Khmer Rouge in March 1974, and marched the citizens into the countryside, as well as execution a large number of prisoners. This proved to be a trial-run for the evacuation of Phnom Penh a year later.[4] The Government retook the town in August the same year, but evidence of atrocities was widely discarded by international journalists.
It was extensively damaged by the Khmer Rouge in 1977, along with the other temples, monuments, and religious structures there. After lunch, we go to visit Central Market The Central Market (Khmer: ផ្សារធំថ្មី, "Phsar Thom Thmey", "New Grand Market", French: Marché central de Phnom Penh), is a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. Initial designed by Jean Desbois (1891 Cherbourg -1971 Lorient). Construction works were supervised by French architect Louis Chauchon (1875 - 1945 Saigon) and the ingenue Wladimir Kandaour off.
It is located in Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh. When it first opened in 1937, it was said to be the biggest market in Asia; today it still operates as a market. From 2009 to 2011, it underwent a US$4.2 million renovation funded by the French Development Agency.
The unique Art Deco building is a Phnom Penh landmark. Before 1935, the area was a lake that received runoff during the rainy season. The lake was drained and construction began in 1935. Since its completion in 1937, wet season flooding around the market has remained a problem and is vestigial evidence of the old lake. The entrance to the market is lined with souvenir merchants hawking everything from T-shirts and postcards to silver curios and kramas. Inside is a dazzling display of jewels and gold. Electronic goods, stationery, secondhand clothes and flowers are also sold. During the Franco-Thai war the market was bombed heavily by Thai aircraft, causing heavy damage, and it had to be temporarily closed. After the end of World War II the market was rebuilt in the modern style. Later afternoon transfer to the Phnom Penh airport 3.30pm and finished tour.
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1-3 PAX |
USD590 |
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4-10 PAX |
USD 990 |
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11-20 PAX |
USD 1590 |
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Tour Included |
Tour Excluded |
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