Angkor Wat

Culture and History enthusiast 5 days in Cambodia

Duration: 5 days 4 nights

Destination: Siem Reap - Siem Reap

Belonging to one of the world’s architectural wonders, Angkor Wat is necessarily a major destination for any traveler. This package is specially designed to witness all mythical complexes of Angkorian temples dating back to 9th century.

Iteniraries

- Day 1: Siem Reap - Arrival
Upon arrival meet & greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. This morning welcome to Rolous Group including Preah Ko, Bakong, Lo Lei; the Roluos group will bring you back to among the earliest large, permanent temples built by the Khmers and mark the beginning of the age of Khmer classical art. In the afternoon tour to Small Circuit including Prasat Kravan (Cardamon sanctuary) the structure is unusual in that it was not constructed by royalty, Banteay Kdei, Srah Srang (Royal Bath), Ta Prohm (Jungle Temple) is undoubtedly the most atmospheric ruin at Angkor should be high on the lit list of every visitor.

- Day 2: South gate of Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat
In the early morning, enjoy our time with sunrise at Angkor Wat, then start our tour to South Gate of Angkor Thom, then go to Angkor Thom(the temple) which was built by Angkor\\\\\\\'s greatest king, Jayavarman VII. The major attraction of Angkor Thom is the Bayon, whose exact function and symbolism is still unknown until now, then go to Baphoun which is one of the most spectacular of Angkor’s temples in its heyday; Terrace of the Elephants was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king’s grand audience hall; Terrace of the Leper King is another of Angkor’s mysteries. In the afternoon visit the World Seventh Wonder which is well known as Angkor Wat, which is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Angkor wat stretch over some 400 sq. km, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire. In the evening view sunset at Phnom Bakheng Hill. Dinner with Khmer Traditional Dance Show.

- Day 3: Bantey Srei and Grand Circuit
Today in the early morning, we will view sunrise at Angkor Wat. There you will see the wonderful of spectrum sun rise on the top of the five peaks of Angkor Temple, breakfast at hotel. In the morning we continue to visit Banteay Srei (Citadel of the women) where is the most finest stone carving seen anywhere on the planet and then we will visit Kbal Spean (The river of a Thousand lingas). Then lunch at the local restaurant, after that we continue to visit Grand Circuit including Pre Rup (Turning the body) where there are some amazingly detailed lintel carvings here, East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean, Preah Khan and Baksei Chamkrong. Dinner at the local restaurant.

- Day 4: Floating village
In the morning, we will visit silk farm, malpro tree field throughout produce processing of the production, where we can see the traditional silk making in Cambodia, then visit War Museum, here will take you to war period in Cambodia, it is also the place where we can see all weapons, bombs, jet, which were used in the war era and the guide will show some necessary tips to protest ourselves with those weapons. Then lunch at the local restaurant, Les Artisans d’Angkor - Chantiers Ecole where visitors can observe students learning traditional carving and finishing techniques. This time is a good break from the temple so that we will tour to floating village, and on the way we will experience one Cambodia pagoda and visit the daily life of Cambodian; when we have boat trip on Tonle Sap Great Lake to see the lifestyle of fishermen. Tonlesap is famous for the basin of fresh water fish where there were 10 tons/ 1Square Km in the 60’s, visitors may visit the fresh water exhibition where we can see various kinds of fish in Tonlesap Lake. Dinner at the local restaurant or at the floating restaurant in the floating village (selected in advance).

- Day 5: Siem Reap - Departure
In the morning, we will go shopping and be free at leisure until transfer for departure.

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