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Cambodia Heritage 5Days: Phnom Penh and Siem Riep Tour
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Cambodia Heritage: Phnom Penh and Siem Riep 5Days 4Nights Tour
Day 1: Arrive Phnom PenhWith ochre-colored colonial buildings, bustling squares, trendy cafés, and frangipani-lined boulevards, Phnom Penh has the atmosphere of a provincial French town. Arrive at the airport our Cambodia Tours Guide will pick and transfer to your Phnompenh. Set out on a city tour to visit the National Museum which houses Khmer art and sculptures from different periods of Cambodian history and the Royal Palace, built in 1866 by King Norodom and home to the Silver Pagoda, so-named because its floor is made up of 5,000 silver tiles. In 1975, the radical Khmer Rouge party, under its leader Pol Pot, seized power and declared ‘year zero’. In the next 3 years, an estimated two million Cambodians died, many from starvation and exhaustion, while others were tortured and executed for being ‘enemies of the state’. Learn more about these terrible years through a visit to the infamous Tuol Sleng Museum. Overnight at Phnompenh
Day 2: Phnom PenhNote: expect a mix of paved and dirt roads.Today, enjoy a 40km drive to Udong, the capital of Cambodia between 1618 and 1866, and now a quiet town. Still, Udong boasts impressive Khmer architecture from the glory days. The ruins are sprinkled across two ridges. The smaller has two ruined buildings, several stupas and the remains of Ta San Mosque. A 16th century treasure is supposed to be hidden below the larger ridge, which is topped by the scattered ruins of a sanctuary and Buddha statue, blown up by the Khmer Rouge in 1977. Surrounding the ruins are some still-intact smaller viharas, stupas and Buddhas. At the base of the ridge is a memorial to victims of Khmer Rouge. Climb the stairway to the temple ground for a panoramic view of the countryside. A packed lunch before driving back to town with the option to stop at a village to enjoy rustic local life. Overnight at hotel in Phnompenh (B, L)Day 3: Phnom Penh/Siem Reap (Air)Transfer to the airport for morning flight to Siem Reap, a small, charming gateway town to the world famous Angkor temple complex. Check into the hotel. Start exploring the stunning temples by a fun tuk-tuk ride to the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat, one of the world’s most impressive temple ruins constructed between 9th and 13th centuries. The temple still owns hundreds of fine carvings of Apsara and Hindu mythology. Stroll around the massive hallways and discover small shrines still in use today by the local people. In the afternoon, visit the royal city of Angkor Thom. At first glance, it seems a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals enigmatic faces looking at every direction, with half-closed eyes, all looking content and serene. Continue your exploration by visiting Elephant Terrace served as a platform from which to view his victorious returning army and the Leper King Terrace with perfect carvings winding along a narrow passage way. Overnight at Hotels in Siem Reap. Day 4: Siem ReapContinue your culture tour with a visit to the picturesque Ta Prohm, a jungle-clad temple with overgrown trees, giving a haunting and exotic atmosphere. The magnificent roots of a tree push itself between the temple’s huge stone blocks in an embrace, emphasizing the ‘lost city’ feel. In the afternoon, drive 35km to the rural outskirts and visit the jewel of Khmer art, Banteay Srei temple. Its red sand-stone walls are decorated with elaborate carvings and in an amazing state of preservation. Overnight at Hotels in Siem Reap (B)Day 5: DepartureAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure flight. End our services of Cambodia Tours. (B)
Tour included:
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- Private transportation
- Local English speaking guides
- Entrance fee
- Meal as specified (meal only, no drinks/water)
- Air PNH-REP (Economy class)
- Domestic airport tax
- Mineral water and cold tissue on car/van/bus.
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