Cambodia officially the Kingdom of
Cambodia (Khmer) is a
country located in the southern portion of the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is 181,035 square kilometres (69,898 square miles) in area, bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the northeast, Vietnam to the east and the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest.
On arrival at airport you will be met and transferred to
the hotel by our local representative.
After the short rest you will visit the impressive
colourful Khmer-style royal palace complex build in 1866 by the Predecessors of
King Norodom. Nearby is Silver pagoda (the emerald Buddha temple), where
contain plenty of Buddha Statues decorated and made by gold, diamond, gemstone
and silver. We will stop at Independence monument and explore the National
museum; a beautiful Khmer architecture building contains more than 5000 art
antiques made by bronze, wood, gold, silver, copper, sandstone and others. We
pass through the river-front park where 4 rivers met at a junction include
mystical Mekong. Walk up to sacred hill Phnom Daun Penh – also the name of a
pagoda and name of the capital nowadays. Last visit Central Market, a large
market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out
into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. Initial design and layouts
are from French architect Louis Chauchon. Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh.
Meal: None
This morning you will visit Tuol Sleng prison now is
Genocide Museum, the most secret part of the Khmer Rouge regime. It’s also
called S-21 (abbreviated for Security Office 21), a Khmer Rouge's premier
security camp, specifically designed for the interrogation and extermination of
anti-Angkor elements. Leave the relics of the bad history of Cambodia we will
go shopping around Russian market, enjoy the bustling daily activities of the
locals .Heading to AIRPORT/BUS STATION for departure to Siem Reap.
Welcome to Cambodia - Siem Reap, the treasures of the
Kingdom of Cambodia. After the short rest you will transfer to hotel for
checking-in. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Meal: Breakfast
Tour
included: Private transportation with
English speaking guide for tour, entrance fee, hotel accommodation
Today you will explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known
as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of
the Angkorian Empire, the famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in
part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a
century. Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall,
300-meter-long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans
the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the
heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and
sandstone pyramid. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace
of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and
other mythological beings.
Afternoon visit Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the
temple was Suryavarman II who reined Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the
five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan
of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches
is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction. Have funny
time at bars and pubs at Angkor night market. Overnight at the hotel in Siem
Reap.
Meal: Breakfast
Today you will visit Small Circuit including: visit Ta
Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural
beauty. Giant trees have grown here for centuries and Prasat Kravan was
originally constructed by noblemen rather than a king. Banteay Kdei was built
in sandstone, which has deteriorated quite badly. However, there remain some
very beautiful lintels and pediments. Srah Srang is a royal pool was the King's
bathing pond, where he washed with his many concubines each day. Takeo - King Suryavarman I commissioned this
temple in the 10th Century, but it was never completed so has no elaborate
decoration like its contemporaries. It is a pyramid on 5 levels and is
dedicated to Shiva. Thommanon - small attractive temple in very good condition,
built at the same time as Angkor Wat. Chau Say Tevoda built during the second
quarter of the 12th century opposite of Thommanon, it was dedicated to Shiva
and Vishnu.
Afternoon overland trip to visit the highlights of the
Grand Circuit including: Preah Khan - meaning The Sacred Sword, this temple was
also built by Jayawarman VII and is famous for its immensely long cruciform
corridors and delicate carvings. Neak Pean - This temple is a delicate
highlight of Khmer art. Built by Jayavarman VII, this temple is the perfect
representation of the heavens on earth. Ta Som was a small classic Bayon style
monastic complex consisting of a relatively flat enclosure. East Mebon was
built in the 10th Century by Rajendravarman; this temple was situated on a
small island in the middle of the Oriental, or Eastern, Baray. Last visit Pre
Rup was built in the 10th Century by Rajendravarman and view lovely sunset
there. Overnight at the hotel in Siem
Reap
Meal: Breakfast
Tour included: Private transportation with English speaking guide,
entrance fee, hotel accommodation.
This morning visit to Wat Thmei (Killing Field) contains
a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge.
Some of the bones were recovered from a nearby well while others are the
remains of soldiers who died on a nearby battlefield. Come back to visit the
"Les Artisans d'Angkor – Chantiers Ecole" the Finest Authentic Khmer
Arts and Crafts.
Afternoon visit Floating Villages, located 10 kilometers
south of Siem Reap! Take a ride in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap,
the "Great Lake" of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. Here you’ll see
plenty of examples of the Khmer way of life on the Tonle Sap. Then visit Wat Bo
founded in the 18th century, a highly respected pagoda contains very unique
wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) that are said to be late 19th century
and Local Market. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Meal: Breakfast
Tour included: Private transportation with English speaking guide,
entrance fee, hotel accommodation.
This morning you will be transfer to airport for your
flight back home or your next destination. On the way if there is time we will
visit Puok, the real and original place of the Artisans d’Angkor silk, where
you will see the full process of silk producing, from the silk worms munch on
the Mulberry leaves to spin their cocoons which used to make silk warp. You of
course will see the weaving work and purchase the high quality silk products as
a beautiful Cambodia souvenir.
Meal: Breakfast