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  • pmarshuk
  • Updated By pmarshuk on September 17, 2004
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  • Throne Hall - Phnom Penh
    Throne Hall
    by pmarshuk
    In reality Phnom Penh does not have a huge number of spectacular buildings to see, it's charm lies in the people and general ambiance. However the Royal Palace is well worth a visit, here is a view of the main Throne Hall of the palace. The palace was built in the 1860's and occupies a prime site in the centre of the city just back from the riverfront.
    It is open daily from 7:30-11am and 2:30-5pm. Entrance costs $3 without a camera, $5 with a still camrea and $8 with a video camera.

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    Royal Palace: Must See in Phnom Penh
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  • Updated By runwitme on December 29, 2006
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  • Chanchhaya Pavillion - Phnom Penh
    Chanchhaya Pavillion
    by runwitme, 3 more photos
    The palace construction were set up to the Khmer Traditional architecture, which I found quite similar to Thai. But then, what do I know.

    The palace compound is beautifully landscaped, providing many "Kodak moment" opportunities. A must visit at least once when you are in Phnom Penh.

    The Royal Palace opens daily from 7:30 to 11:00 and 14:00 to 17:00. All or part of the palace may be closed for special events. The entry fee is USD3. You must pay an additional USD2 to use a still camera or USD5 for a video camera.

    No photography is allowed inside any of the buildings. Since the palace and all the structures within face east, the best time to visit is in the early morning hours.

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    Royal Palace: Royal Palace
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  • shintarojon
  • Updated By shintarojon on July 1, 2006
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  • Royal Palace - Phnom Penh
    Royal Palace
    by shintarojon, 4 more photos
    (last date visited: Dec. 27, 2004)

    Entrance fee - 3 US $

    Photo fee - 2 US $

    I think it is better not to pay the photo fee coz since there are so many visitors in this huge place, they wont notice it.

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    Royal Palace: Visit the King's home
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  • Updated By King_Golo on April 4, 2006
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  • Chan Chaya Pavillion - Phnom Penh
    Chan Chaya Pavillion
    by King_Golo
    Being a king myself ;-) (king_golo, to be specific), I had to visit the Royal Palace in Cambodia's capital. It's well worth a visit - magnificent buildings full of royal character! If this is your first sight to visit in Cambodia, I think you're gonna like it as the architecture is really interesting. Having seen more of Cambodia's architecture, you might find it less extraordinary. The actual houses in which the King resides cannot be visited, but you can see them from a distance. One building I particularly liked was the former dancing hall (Chan Chaya Pavillion). The Throne Hall is also very interesting.

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    Royal Palace: Itīs not possible to vist the...
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  • tabatha
  • By tabatha on September 2, 2002
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  • Royal Palace - Phnom Penh
    by tabatha
    Itīs not possible to vist the main Royal Palast, as the family is still living inside. A small part of the area is open to the public, including the Silver Pagoda. For me personaly not really a must see.
    Take care, itīs closed at noon.
    Entry fee 3 $+ 2 $ for the camera.

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    Royal Palace: Buddha sees all!
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  • shrimp56
  • Updated By shrimp56 on April 11, 2006
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  • Royal Palace - Phnom Penh
    by shrimp56
    Especially if he faces in every direction:)
    Please see my travelogue for more pictures of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh.

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    Royal Palace: The Silver Pagoda
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  • jmmorgan
  • By jmmorgan on April 15, 2003
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  • Royal Palace - Phnom Penh
    by jmmorgan
    Allow about 3 hours to visit the palace and pagoda. The grounds are very pleasant to stroll around and the buildings are stupendous to look at. There is no photography allowed inside. See my travelogue for many more photos of the outside.

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    Royal Palace: Royal Palace again
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  • pmarshuk
  • By pmarshuk on May 5, 2003
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  • Royal Palace - Phnom Penh
    by pmarshuk
    Here are some more of the buildings in the Palace complex. One interesting building is a pavillion given by Napoleon III, unfortuately my picture of that has not come out.

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  • Updated By bellatrix on March 28, 2003
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  • Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Phnom Penh
    Royal Palace, Phnom Penh,
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    by bellatrix
    The splendor of the royal palace was a treat to see. It is well worth a visit and is definately a must see.

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  • Directions: Walk along the waterfront and you can't miss it.
  • Other Contact: Costs: $3 + extra $2 for cameras
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    Royal Palace: The Throne Hall
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  • Sharrie
  • Updated By Sharrie on March 1, 2004
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  • Throne Hall - Phnom Penh
    Throne Hall
    by Sharrie
    ROYAL PALACE: The official residence of King Norodom Sihanouk.
    Built in 1866 in Khmer-style, it's akin to those of Thai & Myanmar's architecture, notably golden roofs!
    Some of the palace grounds are off limits since it still serves as the official home of the king who spent a great deal of his time in Beijing, China.

    As pictured here is the Royal Throne Hall which was built in 1917 inspired by the Bayon at Angkor & hosts functions like the acceptance of credentials by foreign diplomats, coronations & public ceremonies.
    The palace grounds are usually open to the public except when the King is in residence.
    Photography is not allowed in the Royal Throne Hall.
    If you intend to take photos in the palace grounds, be prepared to fork out US$2 for each camera & US$3 for the video camera.

    The Royal Palace opens daily 7.30-11.30am, 2.30-5pm.
    Entrance fee is US$2 for adults.

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