Royal Palace

The Royal Palace of Cambodian is heart of the country. It is the symbol of over-two-thousand-year Khmer monarchy, culture, history, unity and civilization. The Royal Palace is located along Sothearos Boulevard in Phnom Penh and facing to the River Front.
Under the French protectorate, French Administration persuaded king Norodom to move the capital city from Udong to Phnom Penh in 1865 because they thought the location is better than the form for Trade and Governance. Eventually, the Royal Palace had to move along with the capital; and the construction was completed in 1866.

Points of attention inside the Palace incorporates the hall where Kings and Queens are crowed, the hall where the monarchs live, the hall where the throne objects and accessories are kept, the hall where the monarchs ride the Royal Elephant, and the hall where Royal Dance performer train.

Adjacent the southern gallery of the Palace, there is an important pagoda that is known as Silver pagoda. Fortunately, some part of the palace including Silver pagoda are allowed for tourist to visit. It is an incredible site in Phnom Penh. The grassroots believe it is so lucky to visit royal palace and the Silver Pagoda because it is the holy place of the kingdom.