HIGHLIGHTS OF CAMBODIA TOUR
5 Days/ 4 Nights
SIEM REAP - PHNOM PENH
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Day 1: HIGHLIGHTS OF CAMBODIA TOURs: Arrival - Siem Reap Sightseeing Tours (-/L/D)
AM:
Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport by morning flight. The town of Siem
Reap is our base for visiting the world famous temples of the ancient
city Angkor, which is home for the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire
dating from 802 AD to 1350 AD. This stunning and extensive site sprawls
through the dense jungle, over an area of 60 square miles. On arrival
met and transfer direct to hotel for check in. Visit the antique capital
of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with its huge statues
depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique
for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of
Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants
Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch at local restaurant.
PM:
Visit Angkor National Museum & to the famous temple: Angkor Wat.
Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty
and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in
the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories
from Hindu mythology, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sun set
view form Bakheng Hills. Dinner and enjoy with Aspara Dance Show at
local restaurant,
O/N at Siem Reap. (Optional for elephant or balloon riding up/down at the hills
O/N at Siem Reap. (Optional for elephant or balloon riding up/down at the hills
Day 2: HIGHLIGHTS OF CAMBODIA TOURs: Angkor Sightseeing tours (B/L/D)
(Optional for view sunrise at early morning) Breakfast at hotel
AM:
This morning, we drive to Kbal Spean. Walk 45 minutes through the
forest to the top of the hill to reach Kbal Spean, the "Thousand Linga
River." Discover the 10th-12th century sculptures chiseled into the
rocky riverbed, the Royal Bath and the waterfall. Continue to the
enchanting temple of the Banteay Srei, nearly everyone's favorite site.
The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable
state of preservation, and the excellence of it decorative carvings,
visit Banteay Samre. Picnic lunch will be reserved. Return to Siem Reap
at the afternoon
PM:
We embark on Ox cart to visiting the Khmer Village and enjoy view of
the rice field and a lots of palm trees with great fresh air. We board
on boat in Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the
largest in Asia. Here, enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages
complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals Dinner at local
restaurant,
O/N at Siem Reap
O/N at Siem Reap
Day 3: HIGHLIGHTS OF CAMBODIA TOURs: Siem Reap package Tours – Phnom Penh (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
AM:
Visit Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has
been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of
its mystery. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool
(representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som, built
in late 12th century C.E. the most distant temple on the grand circuit,
small but classic. Preah Khan temple, Built by the King Jayavarman VII.
Lunch at local restaurant
PM:
Visit the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang
("The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei
(surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Ta Keo, constructed in late 10th
early 11th century C.E, the first temple to be constructed wholly of
sandstone. Then transfer to Phnom Penh by evening fight. The capital
city of Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest city of Indochina.
Despite its recent turbulent history, it still maintains considerable
charm. A city tour acquaints us with some major sights of Phnom Penh
Dinner at local restaurant,
O/N at Phnom Penh
O/N at Phnom Penh
Day 4: HIGHLIGHTS OF CAMBODIA TOURs: Phnom Penh sightseeing Tours (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
AM:
Visit Wat Phnom (rebuild in 1434, 1806, 1894 and 1926), a small hill
crowned by an active Wat (Pagoda) marks the legendary founding place of
the Phnom Penh. then visit Yeay Penh’s statue (grand mother Penh) at
southwest of the hills, who found four statues of the Buddha and she was
build a hill or Phnom in AD 1372 for placed a shrine on top to the
house the precious artifacts. The Victory Monument, build in 1955, it is
the symbolize Cambodian Independence regained from French colonialism
in 1953. then visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison
was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot's security forces
and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule
of the Khmer Rouge. Lunch at local restaurant.
PM:
In the afternoon, visit National Museum, it was build in 1917and
designed in Khmer style by famed French architect Georges Groslier &
Ecole Des Arts. The museum has a good collection of Khmer sculptures
dating from the pre-Angkor period (4th centuries) to post-Angkor period
(14th centuries). Then visit Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866
on the site of the old town, Silver Pagoda, Located within the grounds
of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor,
which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. When you exit from the Royal
Palaces, Then continue your visit to the riverfront, it is the most
popular place for the tourist. The view of the confluence of Mekong and
Tonle Sap River is the geographically unique Dinner at local restaurant,
O/N at Phnom Penh
O/N at Phnom Penh
Day 5: highlights of cambodia tours: Phnom Penh - Departure (B/L/-)
Breakfast at hotel
AM:
Visit the notorious Killing Fields “Choeung Ek" 15km southwest of Phnom
Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000
individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture
and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during Pol Pot regime (From
1975–1979). Then return back on the way drop and visit to the handicraft
shop, spa and vocational training restaurant. This place was created in
1996 by Pour un Sourire d’ Enfant (PSE) www.pse.asso.fr. Is the NGO
that aims to rescue Cambodian children who are forced to scavenge
through the rubbish dumps to survive, especially around Steung Mean Chey
garbage dump in Phnom Penh. Today we prefer you to have lunch over
there.
PM:
Visit Central Market (Phsar Thom Thmei), the distinctive art-deco
styling of this market makes it stand out among the architecture of
Phnom Penh, where you can shop for souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, silver
products, etc. Then transfer to Phnom Penh Airport for departure flight
to next destination.
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