Colonial Architecture Tour through Phnom Penh

This tour explores central Phnom Penh and includes Colonial buildings as well as modern, post-independence architecture.
For Cambodia, the late 1950s and 1960s was a period of dynamic cultural and political ambition, which resulted in an extensive program of building. The far-reaching cultural and social vision for Cambodia was reflected in the new architecture of the time; uniquely this focused on integrating an international style with local tradition, materials and climate.
Take a Tuk Tuk and let your expert guide (Cambodian architect) explain you the history of the buildings. The tour includes a selection of well-known buildings as well as some less obvious examples. Take a look at some of the iconic buildings of the city, the National Library, the classic Raffles Hotel Le Royal, the deserted Railway Station. Head for the former colonial quarter for a look at the gorgeous French colonial-era buildings that have been restored near the Post Office such as Van's Restaurant and to see the locations used in the film City of Ghosts. Make your way past the Vann Molyvann designed Chaktomuk Conference Hall, opened in 1961, it was refurbished and reopened in 2000, principally as a conference hall but is regularly used as a theatre venue for special events. Finish your architecture view of the city at the renovated art deco-styled Central Market.