First, stop at one of the most significant sites in Phnom Penh: Wat Phnom and Lady Penh Statue. Before visiting the actual historical site, you will see the statue of Lady Penh, who Phnom Penh is named after. The guide give you a clear understanding history of basic of Phnom Penh Capital and its geography.
Next, see Wat Unaloam.
Learn about its 15th-century foundation. Learn why it is one of the most important monasteries in Phnom Penh. This place you will be walking with a guide throughout the main Wat to capture the best photos of the temple and learn how this pagoda is number 1 in Cambodia. Then continue to the National Museum to admire one of the best examples of traditional Cambodian architecture that was built when Cambodia was under the French colonial.
Then you’ll see the outside of The Royal Crematorium next to The Royal Palace and the public park in front, known as a local spot to relax and socialise. You will get the best photos in the morning as all buildings and entrances are facing to east. For the Royal Palace is optional wether walking inside or seeing just from outside is depending on group decisions.
Next, the Cambodian-Vietnam Friendship Monument commemorates the former alliance between the two countries. It is located not far from the Royal Palace in Botum Park.
From here, you’ll continue to see the King Norodom Sihanouk Statue, which stands impressively on the largest park strip in Phnom Penh. Next, you’ll see the striking Independence Monument, representing the independence of Cambodia from French colonisation.
Before going to the Genocide Museum, you will have a lunch break at a good local restaurant. Then heading to the Killing Field.
Finally, explore the satellite city or the “Paris to Phnom Penh”, Diamond Island. Along the way you will see the Patriarch of Monks Statue, the Buddhist Institute, the Cambodian Parliament Building, ChinaTown, and Mekong Upper and Mekong Lower, Tonle Sap and Tonle Bassac.
Before finishing the tour I will take you to one of the market between Russian Market or Central Market but it optional.
For drop-off will be at the same hotel.
