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- Asia
- Cambodia
- Phnom Penh
- The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace
This is the principal attraction of the city and contains the
best examples of 20th-century Khmer architecture. The Royal Palace
is the official residence of King Norodom Sihanouk. Set among the
perfectly maintained gardens is the exquisite Throne Hall, the
Elephant Pavilion where the king's elephants were kept, the Royal
Treasury and the Chan Chaya Pavilion, made especially for
performances of classical Cambodian dance. Although mostly
off-limits to the public, the Silver Pagoda can be visited. The
highlight of the compound, the Silver Pagoda, takes its name from
the floor of the temple, which is completely covered in silver
tiles. The internal walls are decorated with frescoes depicting
episodes of the Ramayana myth, painted in 1903 by 40 Khmer artists.
Also called the Pagoda of the Emerald Buddha, the magnificent
baccarat crystal image of the Emerald Buddha sits in the centre on
a gilt pedestal. There are other intricately carved Buddha images
on display, notably the life-size solid gold statue that stands in
front of the pedestal, decorated with 9,584 diamonds.
Information & Facts
Address
No. 63, Street 348, Sangkat Toul Svay Prey II, Khan
Chamkamorn, Phnom Penh
Admission
US$3, with an additional camera charge of
US$2
Language
Khmer is the official language. French is also spoken,
but English is fast becoming popular with the younger
generation.
Money
Riel (KHR) is the official currency and is divided into 100 sen.
Foreign currency is difficult to exchange with the exception of US
Dollars. Most transactions require cash. US dollars and Thai Baht
are accepted, although smaller transactions are usually done in
riel. A torn US dollar note renders it useless. Credit cards are
only accepted in a limited number of tourist-orientated hotels and
restaurants in Phnom Penh and larger towns. There are a few ATMs in
Phnom Penh, but they shouldn't be relied upon as a source of money;
travellers cheques in US dollars or sterling can be cashed at a
limited number of banks and larger hotels, though travellers
cheques are not recommended due to limited acceptance.
Opening Times
Daily, from 7.30am to 11am, and 2.30pm to
5pm
Time