🇰🇭 Phnom Penh Royal Palace Guide (With Must-Know Tips!)
📍 Basics Address: Samdach Sothearos Blvd (3), Phnom Penh 16 Ticket: $10 USD (includes photo permit) 29 Hours: 8:00-11:00 & 14:00-17:00 (Closed early on Fridays) 89 Time Needed: ~2 hours 9 🏰 Must-See Highlights 1️⃣ Throne Hall – The "Hall of Gold," where kings are crowned. 2️⃣ Silver Pagoda – Floored with 5,329 silver tiles (1.125kg each!) + a 90kg gold Buddha studded with 9,584 diamonds! 69 3️⃣ Napoleon III Pavilion – A French-colonial gift, standing out amid Khmer architecture. 4️⃣ Royal Treasury – Showcases Cambodia’s royal jewels and artifacts. 5️⃣ Mural Galleries – 40 artists’ intricate paintings of Hindu epics line the corridors. ⚠️ Avoid These Scams! "Closed today" trick: Ignore touts claiming the palace is shut—check official hours! 4 Overpriced guides: Official audio guides cost $5; avoid unofficial "helpers." 1 👗 Dress Code & Rules Cover knees & shoulders (no shorts/tank tops). Pro tip: Rent a wrap at the entrance if needed! 28 Remove shoes & hats in sacred areas (e.g., Silver Pagoda) 6. No photos inside certain halls—look for signs! 9 📸 Best Photo Spots Golden spires against blue skies (sunrise/sunset = magic!). Reflection pools near the Throne Hall. Pigeon-filled square outside the palace gates. #PhnomPenh #RoyalPalace #TravelCambodia 🌏