👑 "Crown Jewel of Cambodia: The Royal Palace of Phnom Penh

#summervacay ### **📍 Location:** Sothearos Blvd, between Street 240 & 184 (Riverside) ### **⏰ Opening Hours:** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry 4:30 PM) *Closed during royal ceremonies (check local notices)* ### **💰 Budget Breakdown (USD):** - **Entrance Fee:** $10 (Includes Silver Pagoda) - **Transport:** - Tuk-tuk from anywhere in PP: $2–3 - Riverside walk: Free (From Sisowath Quay) - **Extras:** - Audio guide: $5 - Donation for incense: $1 ### **⏳ Time Needed:** 1.5–2 hours --- ### **✨ Why Visit?** 1️⃣ **Gold-spired Throne Hall** (Used for coronations) 2️⃣ **Silver Pagoda** (5,329 silver floor tiles + Emerald Buddha) 3️⃣ **French-Khmer architecture** with celestial murals 4️⃣ **Living palace** – King Sihamoni’s residence (off-limits) ### **💡 Solo Traveler Tips:** ✔️ **Dress Code:** Cover shoulders & knees (sarongs available to rent) ✔️ **Best Time:** 8–10 AM (Cooler, fewer crowds) ✔️ **Photography:** Permitted outdoors (No flash indoors) ✔️ **Avoid Scams:** Buy tickets only at official booth ### **📸 Must-Capture Spots:** - **Moonlight Pavilion** (Distinctive yellow tower) - **Silver Pagoda’s golden Buddha** (90kg solid gold) - **Ramayana murals** along palace walls ### **🛕 Nearby Combos:** - **National Museum** (5-min walk) - **Wat Ounalom** (Center of Cambodian Buddhism) #royalcambodia #phnomphenmustsee #goldentemples **"Where every gilded surface whispers of gods and kings – the heart of Khmer majesty."** *(Psst... Look for bullet marks on outer walls – silent witnesses to Cambodia’s turbulent history.)* **🌞 Pro Tip:** Visit late afternoon for golden-hour glow on the spires, then stroll to the riverfront for sunset drinks! Would you like recommendations for ethical souvenir shops nearby? 😊