CPN9: PHNOM PENH – HISTORICAL TOUR 4D3N

DAY 1: PHNOM PENH ARRIVAL

• • The guide will pick you up at the airport
  • Visit Wat Phnom, a 15th-century stupa and pagoda. Continue to the Independence Monument (1958), built to commemorate Cambodia’s independence from France, and the bronze statue of Late King Father Norodom Sihanouk.
  • Drive past the Statue of Samdech Choun Nath, founder of the Khmer language dictionary, and the Statue of Preah Phirum Master OU, a renowned poet.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant and hotel check-in.

DAY 2: PHNOM PENH – OUDONG MOUNTAIN

• • Drive to Oudong Mountain (45 mins), former capital of Cambodia (1618-1866). Explore ancient stupas, including the 2002 stupa housing Buddha relics. Discover local street food at the mountain’s base.
  • On the way back, visit the Win-Win Memorial, marking the end of Cambodia’s civil war.
  • Lunch at local restaurant.
  • Afternoon visit to SOSORO Monetary Museum to explore 2,000 years of Cambodia’s monetary history.
  • Before dusk, stop at Phnom Penh Night Market for souvenir shopping.
  • Dinner at local restaurant.

DAY 3: PHNOM PENH EXPLORATION

• • Morning visit to Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda, royal residence since 1866, and stop at Central Market for shopping.
  • Lunch at local restaurant.
  • Afternoon visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and Ching Mong Mega Mall for shopping or coffee.
  • Dinner at local restaurant, followed by a 1-hour stroll along Bassac Lane, known for lively pubs and restaurants.

DAY 4: PHNOM PENH – DEPARTURE

• • Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

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