Breathtaking Palace in The Heart of The City

The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh are home to magnificent architecture and priceless treasures and has been home of the monarchy since the 1860’s except briefly during the Khmer Rouge period. Half of the compound is private royal residence but there are plenty of things to see: the Silver Pagoda compound, the central compound including the Throne Hall and Chan Chhaya Pavilion. The palace sits on the river where you can get some great photos of the boats and activity along the river. Visitors should be respectful of Buddhist culture and won’t be allowed in with sleeveless shirts or shorts or dresses above the knees . If you aren’t dressed appropriately they have rental garments for a small fee or nearby shops sell them. It’s definitely a great way to learn about the country’s history and a peaceful way to spend a few hours. Rating - 5/5 #phnompenh #royalpalace #cambodia #southeastasia #urbanexplorer #passionpassport #gooutside #unique Architecture #historic #photospots