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πŸŒ‡ From Kingdom Roots to River Lights: Royal Palace & Riverside Walk

#summervacay 1️⃣ πŸ›οΈ Royal Palace Plaza – A Khmer Fairytale Stand before the magnificent Royal Palace, perched at the confluence of the TonlΓ© Sap and Mekong rivers. It’s a masterpiece of Khmer architecture with golden spires and lush courtyards built in the 1860s by King Norodom 2️⃣ plaza in front is the perfect vantage pointβ€”capture the grand silhouette at sunset, or watch locals and monks casually wander amid royal grandeur. πŸ“Έ Tip: Time your visit for sunsetβ€”the β€œfloating palace” effect is simply magical. 🌊 Sisowath Quay – Phnom Penh’s Riverside Soul Just steps away, you'll find the 3‑km riverside promenade known as Sisowath Quay πŸ“Έ Tip: Stroll along the quay with a drink, snap reflections at night, and look for sunset cruises drifting by. βœ… Suggested Mini-Itinerary 5:00β€―PM: Arrive at Royal Palace plazaβ€”catch the sunset silhouette. 5:45β€―PM: Head east along Sisowath Quayβ€”grab cocktails or Khmer coffee. 6:30β€―PM: Sunset photo session by the river. #phnompenhsunset #royalpalacepp #sisowathquay #mekongsunset #cambodiabynight #riversidevibes #khmerarchitecture #watounalom #hiddenphnompenh #culturalsunset
Posted: Jul 8, 2025
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