Silver Pagoda - Phnom Penh
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Silver Pagoda | National Museum | The Royal Palace | Wat Phnom | Tuol Sleng Museum | Killing Fields of Choeung Ek | Independence Monument | Tonle Sap Riverfront | National Library | Markets | Mekong Land | Kien Svay | Mo Ha Liep Resort Center | Udong | Phnom Chisor | Tonle Bati / Taphrom Temple Silver Pagoda (or the temple of the Emerald Buddha), formerly a wooden building, was rebuilt in 1962 in concrete and marble. The pagoda is floored with over 5000 silver tiles each weighing 1 kilo. It is famous for its 90 kg solid gold Buddha made in 1907 and an emerald Buddha said to be made of baccarant crystal. Sharing the pagoda are many other interesting artifacts and jewels and was one of the few temples to remain intact during the Khmer Rouge regime. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Entrance fee US$ 3 per person. Camera fee US$2. Video fee US$ 5. Photography is allowed in the outside exhibition areas only. Please remember that exposed knees and shoulders are considered disrespectful. |
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