Phnom Penh Independence Monument Tours and Activities
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A 60-foot (20-meter) tall Angkor-style monument built in 1958, the Phnom Penh Independence Monument was constructed to commemorate the Cambodians winning back their independence from the French in 1953. Renowned Cambodian architect Vann Molyvann designed the monument; the architecture is patterned after a lotus flower and adorned with five levels of Naga heads, which gives it a very distinctive look. Located in the heart of busy Phnom Penh, the Independence Monument attracts many visitors, not only for its unique architecture, but also for its location: it’s in the middle of a busy intersection and the eastern side features a large, open park that is a popular spot for locals to gather and jog or practice tai chi and aerobics.
More than just a monument commemorating Cambodia’s independence, it also serves as a memorial to Cambodia’s war casualties and is a symbol of the end of Cambodia’s war. In remembrance, families place large wreaths at the foot of the monument for war veterans. At night, the monument is illuminated by red, blue and white floodlights, the colors of the Cambodian flag. It’s also the site of celebrations and services on holidays such as Independence (January 7) and Constitution Day (September 24).
Corner of Norodom and Sihanouk Boulevards., Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Phnom Penh’s Culinary Underground: Local Food Tour by Tuk-tuk
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Enjoy unlimited beer or soft drinks as you explore Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk on an evening food tour of Phnom Penh street food, local restaurants, and beer. Visiting local spots with a food-loving guide is a great way to go beyond the well-known dishes at tourist restaurants; get the back story on each bite as you try local specialties, from the Cambodian national dish to more modern varieties.
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Phnom Penh Vital Discovery-Full Day Tour (Including all services)
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Phnom Penh Discovery Tour ( Including all services) is one of the best tour arrangements in Cambodia. Explore Phnom Penh on a full-day tour of the vibrant capital. Admire the stately columns of the Royal Palace known as the resident of Cambodia King and see the beautiful inside the Silver Pagoda. Then, climb up to the hilltop Wat Phnom by the foundation of the city. At afternoon, lunch at local restaurant. After having lunch, move to Cambodia’s tragic past at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former site of the Security Prison 21 (S-21) and Killing Field established by the Khmer Rouge regime. Along the way to Killing Field and S21 ,you will see the Independence Monument which was build in 1958 by Father King Norodom Sihanouk. At the end, free you own time by shopping at Central Market where thousand goods are sold at there.
We provide you with many time options, so you can select one to accommodate your tour.
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Excursion Phnom Penh Full Days Private Tours
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Excursion Phnom Penh full day private tours is the best tours choice in Phnom Penh of the most popular attractions in Phnom Penh as Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom, Toul Sleng Genocide Museum , Wat Oudnaloum, Independence Monument, Cheung Ek Killing Field, Russian Market and Central Market.
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Cambodia In Style 7 Days Private Tours
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Cambodia In Style 7 Days Private Tours is the best tours selection in Cambodia that we selected the most tourist destination sights around Cambodia as the tours start from Siem Reap, it is the third biggest city of Cambodia and visit the main site of Angkor temples as very famous temple Angkor Wat and you will stay 2 nights at Siem Reap and after that continue to visit the second largest city of Cambodia that known as Battambang and visit the most selected attraction as Banteay Chmmar temple and ride Bamboo train and you will stay 2 nights in Battambang before continue trip to the modern capital city of Cambodia that known as Phnom Penh and you will explore around the most attractions places in Phnom Penh as Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and you will stay 2 nights in Phnom Penh,
This tours for Cambodia 7 Days tours best destinations is the most popular tours in Cambodia and stay in each city for 2 nights.
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Go Cambodia 6 Days Private Tours
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Go Cambodia 6 Days Private Tours is the top tours destination in Cambodia that you will explore the ancient city of Angkor world heritage site of UNESCO and the modern capital city of Cambodia the known as Siem Reap and Phnom Penh that you will stay 3 nights in Siem Reap and one day overland tours with sightseeing from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh and 2 nights in Phnom Penh that you will visit the most highlighted attractions in Cambodia as Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Elephant terrace, Ta Promh Temple and enjoy the sunrise and sunset views at the ancient temple in the Angkor ancient city, and in capital city Phnom penh you will explore the most attraction sites as Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and Cheung EK Killing Field and the beautiful and all the most highlights destination and the most popular historical site of Cambodia.
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Small Group Phnom Penh Full Day City Tour with Pickup
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Discover Phnom Penh city and traditional Khmer food in 9 hours with a very small group of 7 people maximum in our luxury minivan. With our professional tour guide the history comes to live at all the places such as Royal Palace, Wat Phnom historical place and Genocide museum. We also offer special agenda which is souvenir shopping at Central Market which the building last since French colonization.
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$121.15
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Full-Day Phnom Penh City Tours
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Phnom Penh is considered among Cambodia’s must-see cities, but exploring solo means missing its hidden treasures and troubled past. On this tour, begin with a pickup at your Phnom Penh hotel and explore the city with your guide. Hear the secrets behind top attractions like the Royal Palace and Wat Phnom, and explore the infamous Killing Fields—where Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge history is brought into sharp focus.
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Full-Day Phnom Penh City Tour with S21 and Killing Field and the Royal Palace
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Discover Phnom Penh’s significant historical and cultural sites on this all-day tour. The itinerary includes visits to the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, followed by the National Museum. Then, head to the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, a former school that became a prison and interrogation facility when the Khmer Rouge were in power. The tour ends with a stop at the “Killing Fields” where many Cambodians perished under the Khmer Rouge regime.
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Phnom Penh: Evening Street Food and Market Tour with a Local
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A Mekong sunset cruise or Phnom Penh history tour are all very well but you know as well as we do that the best way to discover a city is through its food, that’s why you are here on this tour page, doing the smart thing! Enjoy the wind through your hair as you whizz around the streets via tuk-tuk, tasting Cambodian street food, seeing the sights and visiting the city’s bustling markets, with a local guide by your side.
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Discover Cambodia 8 Days Private Tours
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Discover Cambodia 8 days private tours is the most selected tours in Cambodia that you will explore the most amazing destination sites of Cambodia tourists attractions to visit the Angkor ancient temple and the most highlight temple in the world at Angkor Wat and Angkor temples complex and also cruise tours to the largest Tonle Sap and then to discover the Mekong Dolphins in Kratie province along the Mekong River and visit the capital city of Cambodia that knows as Phnom Penh.
This is the best choice of your holiday in Cambodia that you explore the best places of Cambodia attractions as the tours start from Siem Reap and you will stay 3 nights in Siem Reap before continue to stay at famous island of Mekong River at Koh Trong and you will on the island for 2 nights before continue to visit the capital city of Cambodia at Phnom Penh and you will stay also 2 nights in Phnom Penh.
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Private Phnom Penh Icons City Tour
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History buffs usually head for Siem Reap, but Cambodia’s capital also has centuries of history to discover. On this full-day private tour, fill in some of the gaps in Cambodia’s story from the mid 14th century to Cambodia’s independence in the 1950s. Your guide moves at your pace on this private tour; with no waiting for anyone else, you’ll see as much of the city’s heritage as possible.
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Experiences Phnom Penh 3 Days Private Tours
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Experiences Phnom Penh 3 Days Private Tours is the best trip experiences in the capital city Phnom Penh of Cambodia that you will have great holiday experiences of the historical, Cultural, Religion and daily life of the Khmer people in the capital city and out site the capital city. More over we selected the most highlighted attractions to add in the itinerary as Royal Palace, Cheuong Ek Genocide Center , Udoung , Mekong Island and Wat Puth Kiri Cambodia ...
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Fabulous Phnom Penh 2 Days Private Tours
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Fabulous Phnom Penh 2 Days Private Tours is the most selection tours in Phnom Penh that your have experiences of the the attractions in Phnom Penh and around Phnom Penh of the Mekong Islands and to visit also the first places of the capital city of Phnom Penh at Udong mountain and the largest Buddhism center of Cambodia and more over you will have experiences of historical, cultural , traditional and daily life of Cambodia.
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$239.43
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Phnom Penh Morning Walking Tour
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This is the best to explore the secret places in Phnom Penh and to learn more about Cambodian culture and tradition.
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Full-Day Amazing Phnom Penh City Tours
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Explore Phnom Penh on a full-day tour of the vibrant capital. Admire the stately columns of the Royal Palace known as the resident of Cambodia King and Silver Pagoda.Then learn about Cambodia’s tragic past at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former site of the Security Prison 21 (S-21) and Killing Filed were established by the Khmer Rouge regime. At the end, you will see the Independence Monument of Cambodia which was built by Former Father Kind of Cambodia in 1958 and shopping at Russian Local Market where a lot of local products.
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$87.18
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MotoGirl - Day Tour
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A fun ride in the city to the most popular attractions while learning the history and culture of the ancient city of Phnom Penh.
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$58.47
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Phnom Penh Tour Guides
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Royal Phnom Penh Tours is operated by many local tour operators in Cambodia including tour guides and drivers who are professional local careers. We will make your day an excellent and wonderful as Phnom Penh City Tours. We are the most important window for your tour who make you leave Cambodia with meaningful and memorable experience. Importantly, for your tour, we reserve a local tour guides and drivers who have long-year experienced, friendly attitude, informative, knowledgeable and advisable.
+ Highlights Phnom Penh City Tours
- Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
- Wat Phnom Penh Daun Penh
- National Museum
- Killing Field
- Tuol Sleng Genocidal Museum
- Central Market
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$89.75
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Phnom Penh Night Photo walk with Cambodia Photo Tours
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Available now is our save and well guided Phnom Penh Evening & Night Lights photography session from 5:15 pm until 20:30 pm or later on demand.
Starts daily from 5.15pm and includes fabulous sunset shooting and capturing the nightfall and lively transformation of Phnom Penh city into the night.
During the Night tour it is very pleasant temperature (no sun) to explore the town.
Bring your camera or Iphone. A tripod is recommended.
If you don't have one we can hire you a lightweight tripod on demand.
Cambodia Photo Tours by long time Phnom Penh local resident and professional Photographer Michael Klinkhamer is offering highly rated and exciting photography-tours in Phnom Penh-Cambodia.
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$60.00
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$60.00
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Half-Day Phnom Penh City Tours
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Option One- Filling Field, Toul Sleng Museum, Independent Monument.
Start your half day tour from your hotel and move straight to Killing Filed where 20,000 people where taken to kill at there. Then, move back to Tuol Sleng Museum where people where taken to detain and torture during Khmer Rouge. At the last, enjoy your shopping at local market, and see around the Independent Monument along the way the market.
Option Two- Royal Place, Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom, National Museum, Independent Monument,
Explore Phnom Penh on a half-day tour of the vibrant capital. Admire the stately columns of the Royal Palace known as the resident of Cambodia King and Silver Pagoda to see the beautiful temples.Then, we continuous to National Museum where built in 1917 and placed more 5000 artifices. After that, move to Wat Phnom where is the foundation of Phnom Penh. Last bu not least, take a window shopping at the local market, and see around the Independent Monument along the way the market.
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$75.00
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$75.00
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Phnom Penh Killing Fields Private Guided Half Day Tour
The Killing Fields will bring you face-to-face with the brutal reality of the Khmer Rouge period. It was a death camp where the Khmer Rouge killed around 17,000 of their own people. Most of the victims were also prisoners of Tuol Seng, the former high school, which was transformed into a prison and place of torture. The Killing Fields is located 15km to the south-west of Phnom Penh, and allows you to glimpse into the horrors of this dark chapter of Cambodia’s history. We finish this tour with a cleansing ceremony at a local temple to honor those lost.
We recommend this tour for people aged 16 years and over, due to the confronting nature of the Killing Fields. Adults should use their discretion on the ability of their children to deal with this experience.
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$92.00
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$92.00
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Phnom Penh Private 3-Day Tour Udong Hill and Sunset Cruise
Sunset boat on four River Junction ( Mekong River, Tonle Sap River, Bassac River and Lower Mekong River ) which is sometimes called Chak Momuk ( Four faces ) is one of the most fascinating activities in Phnom Penh Capital City. Besides this, you will get information in details of Khmer History from Post-Angkorian Period till Today. Furthermore; the brutality and atrocity genocidal regime ( 1975-1979 ) led by Pol Pot are the emotional experience for Khmer people. There are nearly three million people died due to starvation, execution and disease.
At the end of this trip, you will have chance visiting a local market to investigate the way how local people bargain the price of every product.
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$350.00
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$350.00
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Full-Day Discover Oudong Mountain-Former Capital City & Phnom Penh City Tours
Travel by private vehicle over scenic to Cambodia’s former capital, Oudong, about 39km from Phnom Penh. The ride passes rural villages, local pagodas, and scenic rice paddies before reaching the main hill of Oudong. On the way, visit a family that is producing palm sugar at their house.Then, climb the stairs to the top of Oudong Mountain and enjoy magnificent views over the plains below. Your guide will explain the history of the area and its buildings the religious culture of Cambodia. On the way back to Phnom Penh stop to visit the village of Kompong Luong, famous for its silverwork. After arrived to Phnom Penh, see Wat Phnom Duan Penh where is the latest capital city of Phnom Penh City. Then, move to Royal Palace where is the residence of Royal family and next to Silver Pagoda. At the last stop, go to see the largest Independence Monument of Cambodia and also the Statue of Father King Norodom Sihanouk. At the end, your tour guide will drop you at your hotel and say "Good Bye".
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$100.52
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$100.52
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5-day Phnom Penh & Siem Reap Angkor temples Floating village
Take a magical journey with this great 5-day package that lets you experience the essentials of these two amazing cities. From exploring an ancient kingdom to the home of a king this is a great escape to the unique country of Cambodia. Starting with a visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda which remains home to the Royal family is part of your time in this bustling city as well as the inspirational Wat Phnom temple complex. Contrasting this is a visit to the Genocide Museum which reflects on the brutal Khmer Rouge period. Continue to Siem Reap home of the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, you will discover an ancient culture in a place that is one of the wonders of the world.
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$596.93
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$596.93
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5 Days Vacation Siem Reap & Phnom Penh
A five-day touring program of Cambodia’s 2 highlighted cities Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. This program is suggested for guests spending 4 or more night in Cambodia. See the highlights including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Royal Palace, Genocide Museum and more…
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$425.00
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$425.00
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