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๐ŸŒ‡ From Kingdom Roots to River Lights: Royal Palace & Riverside Walk

#summervacay 1๏ธโƒฃ ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Royal Palace Plaza โ€“ A Khmer Fairytale Stand before the magnificent Royal Palace, perched at the confluence of the Tonlรฉ Sap and Mekong rivers. Itโ€™s a masterpiece of Khmer architecture with golden spires and lush courtyards built in the 1860s by King Norodom 2๏ธโƒฃ plaza in front is the perfect vantage pointโ€”capture the grand silhouette at sunset, or watch locals and monks casually wander amid royal grandeur. ๐Ÿ“ธ Tip: Time your visit for sunsetโ€”the โ€œfloating palaceโ€ effect is simply magical. ๐ŸŒŠ Sisowath Quay โ€“ Phnom Penhโ€™s Riverside Soul Just steps away, you'll find the 3โ€‘km riverside promenade known as Sisowath Quay ๐Ÿ“ธ Tip: Stroll along the quay with a drink, snap reflections at night, and look for sunset cruises drifting by. โœ… Suggested Mini-Itinerary 5:00โ€ฏPM: Arrive at Royal Palace plazaโ€”catch the sunset silhouette. 5:45โ€ฏPM: Head east along Sisowath Quayโ€”grab cocktails or Khmer coffee. 6:30โ€ฏPM: Sunset photo session by the river. #phnompenhsunset #royalpalacepp #sisowathquay #mekongsunset #cambodiabynight #riversidevibes #khmerarchitecture #watounalom #hiddenphnompenh #culturalsunset
Posted: Jul 8, 2025
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