Royal Palace

Phnom Penh Royal Palace The most revered image at the Phnom Penh Royal Palace is the Emerald Buddha, made of Baccarat crystal and dating back to the 17th century. Behind it, another Buddha statue was cast in 1906, using 90 kg of gold and decorated with 9,584 diamonds. Cabinets along the perimeter contain gifts presented to royalty and dignitaries. Along the inside of the recently restored 600-metre external wall is a colourful mural depicting scenes from the Reamker, the Khmer version of the Ramayana. #summerbreak #royalpalace

In the Spring Festival of 2020, I set foot on Cambodia with anxiety and unease. Cambodia, I never thought this country could be so cleansing to the soul. Its prosperity has faded away, sometimes even shabby, but it is said to be so sunny, simple, and full of hope. Plane landed in Phnom Penh, mainly visiting two major scenic spots: 1. The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh: It is the palace of the King of Cambodia, consisting of a group of buildings with golden roofs and yellow surroundings, with exquisite design and magnificent appearance. The palaces are all pointed, representing prosperity. The main colors of the palace body are yellow and white, with yellow representing Buddhism and white representing Brahmanism. The Royal Palace of Cambodia is indeed magnificent, but there is a world of difference between inside and outside the palace walls. 2. The National Museum of Cambodia adopts the architectural style of Khmer ancient temple with hipped roofs and carved doors, which reminds me of the architecture of the Black Temple in Chiang Rai (they belong to the same school). It integrates Khmer traditional architecture with French colonial style. The museum introduces the history of Cambodia, mainly including the pre-Angkor period, Angkor period, and post-Angkor period. The exquisite carvings of the Angkor period are breathtaking. It also makes me look forward to the trip to Angkor Wat starting tomorrow. Continuing to send to Siem Reap, Angkor Wat is divided into the Great and Small Angkor Wat. Simply put, the Great Angkor Wat is a city, while the Small Angkor Wat is a temple, also known as the Angkor Wat Temple. It is the pattern on the Cambodian national flag and the most exquisite part of Angkor Wat. If we talk about the biggest feeling of going to Angkor, it should be the collision of time and space. Here, you can see the rise and fall of a dynasty, the call of a disappeared city sleeping underground for centuries. Angkor is a city of vicissitudes. At every stage of life, coming here will bring different feelings. On the first day, we visited the so-called small circle, mainly Banteay Srei, the palace and temple, and Ta Prohm... Rather than saying that Angkor is a scenic spot, it is more like a kind of sentiment. Many people say that they must go to Angkor Wat once in their lifetime. As for me, it finally lifted the veil of Khmer and let me touch the distant faith, feeling the tranquility and vicissitudes of the ruins. On the second day, we visited the outer circle, including the Queen's Palace, Beng Mealea, Bakheng Temple (the architecture of Angkor is exquisite, and the structural design is clever, making it easy to take beautiful photos). The last stop was Ta Prohm, the shooting location of "Tomb Raider". Quoting a passage from "In the Mood for Love" to end the trip to Angkor Wat: "If you can't forget it, it means you haven't buried the secret in your heart, so you must go to Angkor Wat. If you want to start a new life, you should bring her to Angkor Wat, sit on the high Angkor Wat together, watch the sunrise and sunset, experience the vicissitudes of life, and express your endless sentiment." In Angkor, there is a natural tranquility and beauty, where every stone tells a story of the past. Being in the city, one's thoughts are endless, feeling their own ignorance and rudeness towards the weighty civilization. Here, some see the rise and fall, some see life and death, some are intoxicated by the scenery, and some gain enlightenment about life. However, Angkor remains silent, only smiling and watching the cycle of the world and the rising and setting of the sun and moon. A thousand years is but a moment.

Phnom Penh city is the capital of Kingdom of Cambodia. A very interesting place where you see the mix between the old area with markets, ancient buildings, narrow lanes and shops, together with the a French styles architecture of the colonial area where are located government buildings. The Royal Palace is a must place to visit. #2023travelwish #lucaworldtraveler

#celebratewithtrip The Royal Palace of Cambodia is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia. It is located in Samdach Sothearos Blvd (3), Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Entrance fee is $10 per person. It gives you a glimpse of Cambodian culture and heritage. The palaces are beautifully carved. Sadly you can't go inside, or take photos inside. But you are allowed to peek in the windows. When you walk around the outside of the building and take in the stunning architecture of the rooftops. They are quite a view. There are lots of nice miniature buildings here, so I do recommend exploring everything before you leave the place. #celebratewithtrip #tripinspired #tripmoments #phnompenh #cambodia

#fallingforfall #tripblazers #royalpalace #nature The Royal Palace is strategically located in the city center and next to the river promenade m. In feont of the palace there is a architecturally designed park which invites everybody to walk around and take a picture in front of the royal palace. Unfortunately the royal palace is closed temporarily but nevertheless you can walk around the palace and get a good impression on how big and beautiful the palace is. Furthermore there are a lot of restaurants and street vendors in the neighborhood. It is also recommended to walk along the river promenade

I must say, you must not missed this when you are in Cambodia as it will give you a glimpse of how Royal families live in real life in comparison to what we read in fairytale books. Other monarchies in the world are a bit strict when it comes to tourists coming in maybe for security purposes but it is great that Cambodia’s Palace is very welcoming to people. We are grateful that we get to see their King’s royal residence and complex. 🤴 NOTE: Please read signages as there are portions that we are not allowed to come in. We must respect their rules and be responsible tourists. 📍Samdech Sothearos Blvd (3), Phnom Penh Cambodia #bucketlistreboot #cambodia #palace

The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh are home to magnificent architecture and priceless treasures and has been home of the monarchy since the 1860’s except briefly during the Khmer Rouge period. Half of the compound is private royal residence but there are plenty of things to see: the Silver Pagoda compound, the central compound including the Throne Hall and Chan Chhaya Pavilion. The palace sits on the river where you can get some great photos of the boats and activity along the river. Visitors should be respectful of Buddhist culture and won’t be allowed in with sleeveless shirts or shorts or dresses above the knees . If you aren’t dressed appropriately they have rental garments for a small fee or nearby shops sell them. It’s definitely a great way to learn about the country’s history and a peaceful way to spend a few hours. Rating - 5/5 #phnompenh #royalpalace #cambodia #southeastasia #urbanexplorer #passionpassport #gooutside #unique Architecture #historic #photospots

Still the dwelling place of the king, this palace contains the Silver Pagoda, whose floor is made up of 5329 silver tiles, each weighing 1.125 kilograms. Cambodia's Royal Palace complex was begun by King Norodom I (ruled 1860-1904) in 1886, when the capital was moved to Phnom Penh. Most buildings were completed before World War I, with involvement by French administrators and Thai designers and architects. French influence can be seen in the formal gardens which enhance the palace, and there are some European-style buildings on the grounds. #royal #royalpalace #phnompenh #king #culturalattractions #garden

The Royal Palace of Cambodia is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia. Its full name in Khmer is the Preah Barom Reacheaveang Chaktomuk Serey Mongkol.The Cambodian monarchs have occupied it since it was built in the 1860s, with a period of absence when the country came into turmoil during and after the reign of the Khmer Rouge. The palace was constructed between 1866 and 1870, after King Norodom relocated the royal capital from Oudong to Phnom Penh. It was built atop an old citadel called Banteay Keo. It faces approximately East and is situated at the Western bank of the cross division of the Tonle Sap River and the Mekong River called Chaktomuk. #aurora

Breath taking building design! The Royal Palace is convieniently located at the centre, making it very accessible to tourists. It is the home of the King of Cambodia. Surrounding gardens are very well maintained, very clean and really huge. You can enter on selected buildings to view the silver, gold, and other "treasures" of the royal family. A great place to learn more about the history of Cambodia. #tripaway

roof view of Royal palace

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