The Royal Palace of Phnom Penh admirably reflects the history of Queens and Kings and Cambodia, from the echoes of Angkorian glorious past to the struggle for independence, from rich symbolic traditions to a royalty accompanying and inspiring the country's march to a better life.
Cambodia's Royal Palace is an intricate complex of buildings, statues and landmarks facing Chaktomuk, The Four-Face Rivers.
Exclusively for Pavilion guests, professional guide HEM Sophoan will tailor the visit you envision. Together with him, set up:
- duration;
- emphasis on specific landmarks accessible to the public (for instance the Reamker [Khmer Ramayana] frescoes;
- optional combination with visit to the National Museum of Cambodia.
all visits start and end at Pavilion lobby or restaurant.
Contact front desk to plan your visit the day before.
Nowadays, this enigmatic pavilion is the oldest structure within the Royal Pavilion precinct. French colonial publicists called it the "Napoleon Pavilion", yet it's always been, more simply, the "Iron House".