Pavilions Within The Royal Palace Complex
Chan Chhaya Pavilion
Chan Chhaya Pavillion (Preah Thineang Chan Chhaya) was built in 1913 by king Sisovath as the honorary tribune, so that the king can view parades marching on the Sothearos street on National events and making statement to the public. It’s also a meeting and training place of royal dancers.
Chan Chhaya Pavilion taken from the garden inside the Royal Palace.
Chan Chhaya Pavilion, taken from the public park.
Victory Gate
Victory Gate - Royal Palace. Taken on 25th Feb 2011
Victory Gate of Royal Palace at night during national festivals
The Victory Gate faces east. This gate is symbolized the victory and happiness. It’s opened when there is the royal’s dignities such as official of the highest rank or ambassadors from other countries. Also in November every year of Water Festival, the King and the Queen would exit from this gate to watch the festival. The Royal Palace has four other gates, each has different purposes of use.
Phochani Pavilion
Phochani Pavillion - Royal Palace. Taken 25th Feb 2011
Phochani Pavilion was constructed in 1912 in the purpose to serve as meal reception place on the King’s birthday. It’s also a classical dance theater to serve the highest guess of the King.
The Ceiling of Phochani Pavilion
Hor Samran Phirun
Hor Samran Phirun - Royal Palace. Taken 25th Feb 2011
Hor Samran Phirun built in 1917 by king Sisovath. It’s located at the right side of the Throne Hall. It’s a waiting house for the king while he waits to mount an elephant for Royal procession.
Hor Samrith Phimean
Hor Samrith Phimean - Royal Palace. Taken from behind, 25th Feb 2011
Hor Samrith Phimean also built in 1917 by king Sisovath. It’s a repository for the royal regalia and attributes. Currently, housing display of royal regalia and traditional costumes.
Preah Reach Damnak Chan
Preah Reach Damnat Chan
Preah Reach Damnak Chan built in 1959. This is the office places for the higher council of the Royal Palace.
Wat Preah Keo Morokot (Silver Pagoda)
Wat Preah Keo Morakot was built in wood by King Norodom in 1892. And it was built the second time as we’ve seen today in 1962 by King Norodom Sihanouk.
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Phnom Penh Royal Palace – The Throne Hall
The Throne Hall with the Khmer word called Preah Thineang Dheva Vinnichay, which is mean the Sacred Seat of Judgement. The Throne Hall is the king’s confidants, generals and royal officials when carried out their duties. The Throne Hall is also used for religious and royal ceremonies such as coronation and royal wedding. And it’s a meeting place for guests of the King. Continue reading
The Royal Palace – Phnom Penh
The Royal Palace is served as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia. The officeal name for Royal Palace is Preah Barom Reacha Vaeng Chaktomuk. The common name called “The King’s Village”. Since Pre-Oudong period until now, there is always a royal palace served as residence of the King, the highest authority of the country. Every movement of the royal palace from place to place such as Angkor Borei, Sompob Borei, Eisan Borei, Hariharalaya, Yaksortharak Borei, Longvek, Uodong, and Chaktomuk, are historical events that Cambodian recorded accordingly. The last royal palace is the present royal palace in Phnom Penh.
Chan Chhaya Pavillion, taken on 25th Feb 2011 from the public garden in front of the Royal Palace
The Royal Palace of Phnom Penh is built for the first time in 1434. But then the capital city was moved back to Oudong again in the reign of king Preah Bat Punnheayat. In 1866, again Phnom Penh became the capital city of Cambodia when King Norodom (The Grand Father of King Norodom Sihanuk) moved the royal capital from Oudong, and the royal palace was re-built since this year until 1870. The new name was given to the royal palace called Preah Reacha Vaeng Chaktomuk Mangkul.
Chan Chhaya Pavilion on the King Father’s Birthday, Oct 31 2011
The Royal Palace faces to the east. East is always believe to be the good direction. East in Khmer mean “to have” “to grow”. The Royal Palace is located at the western bank of the Chaktomuk River, where the four rivers ( Upper Mekong River, Lower Mekong River, Basak River, Tonle Sap River) converged.
The Royal Palace complex is within the area of 435m x 421m with large terrace decorated by beautiful gardens and surrounded by walls raised in 1873.
Royal Palace Information Board
The Royal Palace of Cambodia is open everyday. Morning from 8:00am to 11:00am, afternoon from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. The Royal Palace is closed when there is special event in the Royal Palace only.