Phnom Penh City Break
Overview
Day 1 - Phnom Penh Arrival - City Tour
Welcome to Phnom Penh - the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial styles with French villas and large tree-line sidewalk. Upon arrival inPhnom Penh, pick up by our local tour guide from the airport and transfer to check in hotel.This afternoon, we visit the impressive colorful Khmer-style royal palace complex build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom. Nearby is Silver pagoda (the emerald Buddha temple), where contain plenty of Buddha Statues decorated and made by gold, diamond, gemstone and silver. We stop at Independence monument and explore the National museum, a beautiful Khmer architecture building contains more than 5000 art antiques made by bronze, wood, gold, silver, copper, sandstone and others. We pass through the river-front park where 4 rivers met at a junction include mystical Mekong. Walk up to sacred hill Phnom Daun Penh - also the name of a pagoda and name of the capital nowadays. Last visit Central Market, 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 design and layouts are from French architect Louis Chauchon.Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 2 - Phnom Penh City Tour- Silk Island
Have breakfast at hotel. This morning, we visit Choeung Ek museum, where between 1975 and 1978 about 17,000 men, women, children and infants detained and tortured at S-21 were transported for the extermination. We continue to Tuol Sleng prison now is Genocide Museum, the most secret part of the Khmer Rouge regime. It’s also called S-21 (abbreviated for Security Office 21), a Khmer Rouge's premier security camp, specifically designed for the interrogation and extermination of anti-Angkor elements. Leave the relics of the bad history of Cambodia we will visit Russian market, enjoy the bustling daily activities of the locals. This afternoon, we visit to the rarely visited Silk Island. From the pier, embark a boat for the approximate 1.5 hour ride, taking in the scenic landscape as we cruise along the mighty Mekong River. On arrival, explore the island's typical Khmer village with our guide. Here, houses are built high on stilts with workshops below for resident artisans who make their living by weaving silk into stunning pieces. We will have time to wander the village and chat with the locals. Meet the families that carry on age-old traditions of hand-loomed silk dyed in brilliant colors. Observe how the silk is transformed from a cotton-like texture into thread, and try your hand at weaving on homemade spinning wheels made from recycled bicycle parts.Then browse for silk items directly available for purchase, if you wish. Return by boat across the Mekong to Phnom Penh and enjoy sunset in front of Royal Palace at the Four Rivers.Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 3 - Phnom Penh Departure
Morning after breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to airport for flight departure.
- Ground Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- 2 Nights Accommodation at Hotel
- Private English Speaking Guide in Cambodia
- Tour with entrance fees as specified
- Private air-conditioned Transfers