The Royal Palace: A Visitor's Guide
The Royal Palace: A Visitor's Guide 📍 Location Sothearos Blvd (Riverside). 💵 Ticket Price $10 USD (Includes Silver Pagoda). ⏰ Lunch Break Closes from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM . ⚠️ Strict Dress Code Shoulders & Knees MUST be covered. Scarves are often not accepted —wear a proper t-shirt with sleeves! No visit to Phnom Penh is complete without exploring the dazzling Royal Palace . Serving as the official residence of the King of Cambodia since the 1860s, this complex is a stunning example of classic Khmer architecture, featuring glittering golden spires and manicured tropical gardens. Inside the Palace Walls The Throne Hall This is the most impressive building, used for coronations and meetings with foreign diplomats. While you cannot enter inside, the windows are usually open, allowing you to see the magnificent throne and ceiling frescos. The Silver Pagoda Named for its floor, which is covered in over 5,000 solid silver tiles . Inside sits the "Emerald Buddha" (made of crystal) and a life-si…