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Arrival In Siem Reap
Arrival in Siem Reap. Pick up and transfer to hotel.Visit the ancient
capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the visit the South Gate
(with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk),
Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling
faces of Avolokitesvara), the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the
Leper King.
In the afternoon, Visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain
of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is
comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive
five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodia flag and the 12th century
masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of
classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor what’s five towers
symbolize Meru’s five peaks – the enclosing wall represents the
mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean
beyond. Sunset at Angkor Wat or from Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills
dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular
view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat. Overnight in Siem Reap. |
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| Day 2 |
Full day Angkor visiting
(B)
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, you will continue your temple
visits, including the unique brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, , the
mountain-temple of Pre Rup, Ta Som, Neak Pean (a fountain built in the
middle of a pool and representing the paradisiancal Hariharalaya
mountain -lake), Eastern Mebon, (guarded at its corner by stone figures
of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of
preservantion) and Prasat Kravan built by the king Jayavarman VII and,
like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging
corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, However, the temple of Preah Khan is in a
reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should
maintain and even improve this situation. In the afternoon, visit Srah
Srang, “The Royal Baths” which was once used for ritual bathing.
Continue your temple tour with stops at Takeo, Takeo, Thommanon and Chau
Say Tevoda and Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples, Ta
Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and
retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike
the other monuments of Angkor, it was swallowed by the jungle and looks
very much the same way most of the monuments of Angkor must have
appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Overnight in
Siem Reap. |
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Siem Reap Departure
(B)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Banteay Srei temple (10th century),
regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art. Visit Bantey
Srei Then continuation to Banteay Samre, built in the third quarter of
the 12th century. It consists of a central temple with four wings
preceded by a hall and accompanied by two libraries, the southern
example remarkably well preserved. Two concentric walls enclose the
ensemble. In the afternoon, transfer to airport for flight to the next
destination.
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PRICES
VALID TO 31st DEC 2010 (Usd/pax)
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EXCLUSIVE |
Domestic Air ticket.
All
sightseeing fee and transfer services as detailed in our
itinerary.
English speaking local guides.
Meal as indicated only (B for Breakfast, L for Lunch & D for
Dinner).
Private air conditioned car, van or bus.
Accommodation in twin share. |
International Airfare.
All other services not
mentioned in our itinerary.
Beverages.
Other meals not mention in the itinerary.
Tip & Personal expense.
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Trip
profile:
- Tour type: Discovery, Cultural, Historical.
- Tour grading: Free & Easy.
- Highlight:
* Cambodia Heritages:
Siem Reap, Angkor Wat
temples.
* Cambodia Art & Cultural.
- Transportation: Car, Boat, Flight.
- Best time to travel: Round a year. |
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