After breakfast at hotel, we will visit Independence Monument, inaugurated in November 9, 1962, to celebrate Cambodia independence from foreign rule, National Museum where is collection of over 5000 objects are on display including Angkorian era statues, lingas and other artifact, most notably the legendary statue of the Leper King", then Royal Palace with Silver Pagoda, a unique among pagoda. So named for its silver tiled floor, it is where it houses a collection of priceless Buddhist and historical objects including the "Emerald Buddha". Afternoon, visit Killing of Choeng Ek, Toul Sleng Museum (S-21), where was the largest center of incarceration and torture in the country during Khmer Rouge regime, then continue to Tuol Tumpoung Market (known as Russian Market) where is the best place in town for souvenir shopping. Lunch & dinner at local restaurants, over night at hotel. (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) |