{"id":8878,"date":"2020-02-07T03:34:24","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T03:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurytravelvietnam.com\/blog\/?p=8878"},"modified":"2025-03-25T03:00:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T03:00:26","slug":"phnom-phenh-royal-palace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/phnom-phenh-royal-palace.html","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Phnom Penh\u2019s Royal Palace, Cambodia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/phnom-phenh-royal-palace.html\/#1_Phnom_Penhs_Royal_Palace_Introduction\" >1. Phnom Penh\u2019s Royal Palace Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/phnom-phenh-royal-palace.html\/#2_Royal_Palace_History\" >2. Royal Palace History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/phnom-phenh-royal-palace.html\/#3_Royal_Palace_Highlights\" >3. Royal Palace Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/phnom-phenh-royal-palace.html\/#Contact_Us\" >Contact Us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Phnom_Penhs_Royal_Palace_Introduction\"><\/span>1. Phnom Penh\u2019s Royal Palace Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Location: Located in the heart of Phnom Penh &#8211; the capital of <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/destinations\/cambodia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cambodia.<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Opening time: from 7:30 to 11:30 and 14:00 to 17:00<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Entrance fee: 10 USD<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Best time for visiting: In low season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cambodia\u2019s Royal Palace is a highly-recommended beauty spot for tourists visiting Phnom Penh \u2013 the 100-year-olds capital of Cambodia.<br \/>\nThis palace is considered one of the most well-known royal palaces in the world for its striking and beautiful architecture. Known as a national historical witness, the royal palace is not only famous for its ancient beauty but also attractive to tourists from all over the world as it can offer an insight understanding of Cambodia\u2019s History and Culture.<\/p>\n<p><center><div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe width=\"760\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mD2jmbCsuyQ?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><center><\/center><\/center><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Royal_Palace_History\"><\/span>2. Royal Palace History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Located in the center of capital Phnom Penh, the Cambodian Royal Palace was built in 1866 to become the accommodation for Cambodian Royal. After 7 years of construction, this palace was officially completed. Years later, some new structures were added to the whole complex such as the Chanchaya Pavilion and Throne Hall. The Royal Palace is now well-maintained and in its perfect stage, all the signature structures are well-preserved and look like the day it was built.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8879\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8879\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8879\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Phnom-Phenh-Royal-Palace-history-.jpg\" alt=\"Phnom Phenh Royal Palace \" width=\"750\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Phnom-Phenh-Royal-Palace-history-.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Phnom-Phenh-Royal-Palace-history--300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Lux Travel DMC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Royal_Palace_Highlights\"><\/span>3. Royal Palace Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Usually described by one word \u2013 stunning, this palace possesses a triking attractiveness that can not be seen outside Cambodia. Inspired by Khmer architectural style, the palace is one of a few remained structures in Cambodia which still preserve the soul and beauty of ancient Khmer history and culture.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<dl id=\"attachment_8880\">\n<dt><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Phnom-Phenh-Royal-Palace-history.jpg\" alt=\"Phnom Phenh Royal Palace \" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/dt>\n<dd>Source: Lux Travel DMC<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the sunlight, the whole complex sparkles like a natural diamond thanks to its color that is a harmonious mixture of pristine whites and lavish gold. The most famous architectural feature of this complex is its high towers \u2013 a signature style of Cambodia creating a unique look compared to other Royal Palaces.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Royal Palace consists of many magnificent structures such as Silver Pagoda, Phochani Pavilion, Throne Hall, Hor Samran Phirun, Hor Samrith Phimean, Flower Garden, Damnak Chan\u2026which are separated from the outside world. Following is a list of some must-visited palace buildings which are opened for tourists to visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Silver Pagoda \u2013 a great treasure of Buddhism with priceless items from different ancient kings and a huge gold Buddha statue.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8881\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8881\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8881\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Phnom-Phenh-Royal-Palace-Silver-Pagoda.jpg\" alt=\"Phnom Phenh Royal Palace \" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Phnom-Phenh-Royal-Palace-Silver-Pagoda.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Phnom-Phenh-Royal-Palace-Silver-Pagoda-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Phnom-Phenh-Royal-Palace-Silver-Pagoda-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8881\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sliver Pagoda | Source: Lux Travel DMC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Throne Hall<\/strong> impresses tourists with its outstanding beauty and its ceilings are all decorated with sophisticated patterns and artistic pictures along with a mighty bronze King Sisowath tatus.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Phochani Pavilion<\/strong> is used as a center for artists performing in the past. Opposite with the splendid look of the Throne Hall, this Phochani Pavilion is huge and has a quaint and soulful beauty. Now it is a place to welcome VIP guests and organize royal meetings or conferences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hor Samran Phirun<\/strong> is a gallery that displays many valuable gifts from foreign leaders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hor Samrith Phimean<\/strong> \u2013 a place for national costumes and symbolic royal heritage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Napoleon III Pavilion<\/strong> \u2013 where displays all the important photographs and memorable events of the country.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8882\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8882\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8882\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Phnom-Phenh-Royal-Palace-napoleon.jpg\" alt=\"Phnom Phenh Royal Palace \" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Phnom-Phenh-Royal-Palace-napoleon.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Phnom-Phenh-Royal-Palace-napoleon-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8882\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #333333;\">Napoleon III Pavilion | <\/span>Source: Wiki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Damnak Chan<\/strong> \u2013 a great combination of Western architecture and traditional Khmer style and used as the king\u2019s workplace.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Flower Garden <\/strong>\u2013 a collection of all the precious and beautiful flowers enhancing the beauty of the Royal Palace.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Like precious jewelry of Cambodia, no word can describe the heart-breaking beauty of Cambodian Royal Palace. So why not visit Cambodia and experience the real beauty of this special palace? It is time to pack your case, book a tour then enjoy the most interesting adventure with your loved ones! And don\u2019t forget to share your experience with us. 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