Halal Tourism (Cambodia)
Phnom Penh, May 30th, 2023 —
Overview
Explore Phnom Penh on a full-day private tour of the vibrant capital. Admire the stately columns of the Royal Palace, visit the National Museum, and climb to the hilltop Wat Phnom. Then learn about Cambodia’s tragic past at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former site of the Security Prison 21 (S-21) established by the Khmer Rouge regime. Your personal guide shares insightful commentary on a visit to the Killing Fields at Choeng Ek. Lunch and a market tour are included.
- Private city tour of Phnom Pehn with Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Visit the Royal Palace, National Museum, and Wat Phnom
- Get a sobering look at S-21 and the Killing Fields
- Hear informative commentary on Cambodia’s past from an insightful personal guide
- Lunch and private hotel transport included
What To Expect
Royal Palace
Begin your tour at Cambodia’s Royal Palace, which stands majestically in the city centre just off the riverfront area. Several buildings are open to visitors including the ‘Silver Pagoda’ whose floor is lined with solid silver tiles.
National Museum
Continue to the National Museum. Located in a fabulous old building, the Museum is filled with art and artifacts dating back to the pre-Angkorian era.
Wat Phnom
At the north end of the city is the hilltop pagoda of Wat Phnom, for which the capital was named. Climb the stairs to the top of the hill for fabulous views of the city below.
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
In the afternoon take a look into the country’s tragic recent history with a tour of Tuol Sleng Prison (S-21) and the Killing Fields at Choeng Ek, sobering reminders of the evils of the Khmer Rouge regime. Although not a joyful tour, visiting these monuments unlocks keys to understanding the development of this still developing country
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
In the afternoon take a look into the country’s tragic recent history with a tour of Tuol Sleng Prison (S-21) and the Killing Fields at Choeng Ek, sobering reminders of the evils of the Khmer Rouge regime. Although not a joyful tour, visiting these monuments unlocks keys to understanding the development of this still developing country
Russian Market
Test out your bargaining skills as you wander through the stalls filled with souvenirs, local handicrafts, and electronic goods