Royal Palace and National Museum

With less than 1 full day in Phnom Penh, it will be a feat to do anything more than just visit the default should-visit places, which so happened to be walking distance from our hotel. HuuHuuHuu.

Two of Phnom Penh's major tourist attraction:

The Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum


The Royal Palace
Source of pictures: Candy Publications

Location: Between Street 240 & 184
Operating Hours: 7am to 11 am, 2pm to 5pm everyday
Entrance Fee: USD 6.50 / person
Best time for photography: In the early morning when the dawn light illuminates the front of the Palace.

Silver Pagoda
Source of pictures: Candy Publications
Right next to the Royal Palace, separated by a walled walkway.

National Museum

Source of pictures: asia explorers
Location: North of Royal Palace
Operating Hours: 8am to 5pm
Entrance Fee: USD 3 / person
Photography: Photography is limited inside the museum

Next to the National Museum is the Royal University of Fine Arts. It is opposite the 'Art Street'. It is said that one can fine beautiful Cambodia art and cultural artifacts.