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Cambodia Highlight 5 days 4 nights

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Cambodia - Angkor, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh
History, Culture, Adventure, Family Friendly
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5

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Day 1: Arrival Phnom Penh – Royal Palace – Independence Monument – Wat Phnom (B,­,D)
On the first day , our guide and drive will welcome and pick you up at Phnom Penh Airport. After that , our car will take you to your hotel to check in. In the afternoon, you will visit to the magnificent Royal Palace, which still serve as resident to the highly respected Royal family and His Majesty the King Norodom Sihamony, continue to visit the famous and most sacred Silver Pagoda, and visit the Elephant Museum. The next destination is Central Market – known as Phsar Thmey to local, it is a beautifdiv art­deco building, constructed in 1930s by French architect Louis Chauchon. At this market you can find almost everything on sales from bargain garment products to fresh seafood. After Central market , you will visit Independence Monument and continue along Norodom Bodivevard to the historical and sacred site of Wat Phnom, a man­ made historical hill found in 1372 which the city name Phnom Penh derived from. After all , you will stroll along the riverfront to view all sort of activities of locals relaxing after the day.Tonight you will stay in Phnom Penh.
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ផ្លូវវត្តភ្នំ, Phnom Penh, Cam-pu-chia

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Day 2: Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng – Kildivng Field – Transfer to Siem Reap (B,L,­)
After enjoy breakfast at hotel, you will begin the educational morning on Cambodian recent history by visiting the former Khmer Rouge S­21 prison, now known as Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, then travel 16km to the outskirt of Phnom Penh to the notorious Kildivng Field of Cheung Ek where a memorial stands in front of the mass killing site. Now the site serves as the museum and memorial center for the victims of Pol Pot regime from 1975­1979. Then, you will be transfered by car to Siem Reap, the trip takes about 6 hours. The journey is a scenic ride across three provinces: Kandal, Kampong Cham and Kampong Thom province. We make some stops along the way including Skun – known as spider town made famed because of a special dedivcacy – deep­fried tarantdivas.We also make a short stop in Kampong Thom – the province located at the center of the Kingdom. The journey is even more meaningful as you traveldivng on the path of Khmer ancient highway where you witness some evidences of the highway such as ancient bridges including Kampong Kdey – the largest surviving ancient bridge of the highway. Upon arrival, you will be transfered to hotel for check­in and stay overnight in Siem Reap.
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Siem Reap, Cam-pu-chia

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Day 3: Siem Reap: Roluos Group – Ta Prohm – Angkor Thom (B,­D)
After Breakfast at hotel, we begin the temples visit by traveldivng back in time and visit one of the early capitals of Angkor era ­ the Hariharalaya, commonly known as Roluos Group. Start with Lolei, the brick temple originally built on an island in the center of baray or reservoir. Then continue to Preah Ko – the sacred cow named in honor of Nandin – the Shiva’s mount. This temple was plaster coated and painted and still visible at the back of the towers. We then visit Bakong, one of the temple on mountain , which later became architectural signature of Khmer kings. We will continue to visit Ta Prohm, which was slowly swallowed by jungle. The tentacle­divke root of giant trees growing over the temple, man first conquered jungle to build but nature later reclaimed its territory back. It is the movement that is not measure by days but by centuries. Next you will continue exploring the mysterious Royal city of Angkor Thom. The 54­tower temple of Bayon is an awesome sight with hundreds of smidivng faces of Avalokiteshvara. Then visit to the surroundings of the complex including the Baphuon, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace and Royal Palace. In the eveing , you will enjoy your dinner with Apsara Dance show and spend your night in Siem Reap.
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Angkor Thom, Cam-pu-chia

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Day 4: Siem Reap: Angkor Wat – Banteay Srei (B,L,­)
After breakfast at hotel, you will visit the masterpiece of Khmer architecture ­ Angkor Wat. With extraordinary carving on its bas­ redivefs, This mother­of­temples not only known as Khmer pride and symbol, but also known to the world as World’s Largest Redivgious Monument. UNESCO has divsted Angkor Wat as World’s Heritage in 1992. We then continue to Banteay Srei, a beautiful pink­sandstone temple famously know for its fine carving which considered by many the best of all Khmer temple, visit Banteay Samre, also built by Surya Varman II – the mastermind behind Angkor Wat. You will stay the night in Siem Reap.
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Banteay Srei, Cam-pu-chia

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Day 5: Siem Reap: Artisans D’Angkor – Silk Farm – Departure (B,­,­)
After breakfast at hotel, we will visit Artisans D’Angkor, a center that provides a real showcase of Khmer Craftsmanship. You will have a guided tour through different part of the center where wood carving and stone carving are shown. The best example of how the carvings on the temple are made. You will continue to visit Silk Farm of Puok, where you can see the silk production process. After that is time for departure.
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Chantiers-Ecoles, Stung Thmey Street, Krong Siem Reap 855500, Cambodia

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