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Day 1
Meet upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Lunch at local restaurant
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Visit National Museum is also called Muse des Beaux-Arts. The distinctive rust-red National Museum next to the Royal Palace was dedicated by King Sisowath in 1920. Over 5000 objects are on display including Angkorian era statu, lingas and other artifacts. Though the emphasis is on Angkorian artifacts, there is also a good collection of pieces from later periods, including a special exhibition of post-Angkorian.
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Then visit Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda are located within the same walled grounds. The Royal Palace was built in 1866 under French protectorate and King Norodom, though many of the buildings in the complex were added over the following decades. The Royal Palace is a royal residence now where His Majesty, the King of Cambodia, and the royal families live. In a common word, it is like a small town of royal dynasties.
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Continue to Silver Pagoda (so named for the silver tiled floor of the Vihara) was constructed at the end of the 19th century and renovated in 1962. A collection of priceless historical objects is on display in the Vihara. The Vihara serves less as a functioning temple than a repository for cultural treasures such as 90 kg golden Buddha encrusted with 2086 diamonds, the Emerald Buddha, innumerable statu and objects of
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art donated to the pagoda.
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Finally visit Wat Phnom Temple where you can enjoy views of the city. Wat Phnom is tied to the beginning of Phnom Penh. Legend has it that in 1372 Lady Penh (Yea Penh) fished a floating Koki tree out from the river. Inside the tree were four Buddha statues. She built a hill and a small temple at what is now the site of what is known as Wat Phnom. The current temple was last rebuilt in 1926.
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large stupa contains the remains of King Ponhea Yat (1405-1467) who moved the Khmer capital from Angkor to Phnom Penh in 1422.
Dinner at local restaurant and accommodation at hotel
Note: National Museum, Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are open every day. However, the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda may be closed without prior notice while H.M. the King is in the residence.
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| Phnom Penh (B/L/D) |
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Day 2
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Breakfast at hotel
Visit the Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison). This former school was used as a prison by Pol Pots security forces. It became the largest center for detention and torture during the brutal rule of the Khmer Rouge. More than 17,000 people held at S-21 were taken to the
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extermination camp at Choeng Ek to be executed. Detainees who died during torture were buried in mass graves in the prison ground.
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Then drive to the The Killing Fields of Choeng Ek (15 km south of Phnom Penh). Between 1975 and 1978 about 17,000 men, women, children and infants (including nine westerners) were detained and tortured at the S-21 prison and transported to extermination camp of Choeng Ek. They were often bludgeoned to death to avoid wasting precious bullets.
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Fragments of human bone and bits of cloth are scattered around the disinterred pits. Over 8,000 skulls, arranged by sex and age, are visible behind the clear glass panels of the Memorial Stupa, which was erected in 1988.
Lunch at local restaurant
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Visit Russian market Toul Tumpong, the Market has gained reputation for cheap clothing, a large selection of Buddha images and woodcarvings, betel-nut boxes, silk, silver jewelry, and classic music instrument. Continue to Central Market which central yellow dome sprouts four wings, chockfull of stall, this design has made a Phnom Penh Landmark.
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You can enjoy Sunset Cruise on the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers in Phnom Penh, it bursts into 4 branches: The Upper Mekong or Tonle Thom, Lower Mekong or Tonle Touch, Tonle Bassak and Tonle Sap.
Dinner and accommodation at hotel.
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| Phnom Penh/Kompong Thom (B/L/D) |
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Day 3
Breakfast at hotel
Morning, departure to Kompong Thom by overland, is located 162 km, north of Phnom Penh Capital, it is one of the five provinces surrounding Tonle Sap Lake.
En-route stop at Skon village for Photograph of the deep fried of Spider. To many, the idea of eating these is unconscionable but the truth is that insects are enjoyed by more people than not and eating bugs has a long history, even in Western culture.
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En-route stop at Skon village for Photograph of the deep fried of Spider. To many, the idea of eating these is unconscionable but the truth is that insects are enjoyed by more people than not and eating bugs has a long history, even in Western culture. Continue to Kampong Cham to visit Wat Nokhor Bachey with its ancient temple and modern style pagoda 12th century, a short tour of Kompong Cham includes of colonial architecture.
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Lunch at local restaurant.
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Continue to Wat Kohear Nokor, is 40000m square in area, is located close to the Ku Hak Nor pagoda in Tro Dok village. Ku Hak Nor Kor temple is made of literite stone like the Tonle Ba Ti temple, and was built in the 11th century during the reign of king Suryavarman I. It is divided into three tiers with surrounding by a 3m high wall.
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Then, continue to Wat Prasat was built in the 7th century and made of brick. It has one very special feature; seven statues made of hardwood. These were carved at the time the temple was constructed, and have remained intact since then, and they are still kept inside the temple.
Upon arrival in Kompong Thom, check in at Stung Sen hotel.
Dinner at local restaurant and accommodation at hotel.
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| Kompong Thom/ Siem Reap(B/L/D) |
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Day 4
Breakfast at local restaurant
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Visit Sambor Prei Kuk, located 37`km from Kompong Thom province. It is a former capital and was previously named Ey San Borak. A religious center dedicated to Shiva, the temple is made of solid brick, some laterite stone and decorated with sculptures. The artistic front of Sar Sar Pich and the doorframes are made of sandstone. It was built during reign of King Isanavarman I in the 7th century.
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The temple was abandoned in 1971. A further 140 sites have been found in the forest nearby, and two others were known to exist, have yet to be discovered.
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Lunch at local restaurant
Continue jouney to Siem Reap. En-route stop to visit Naga Bridge (Spean Prabthes) was built by King Jayavarman VII on the 12th century by laterite stone.
Upon arrival in Siem Reap; transfer to the hotel for check in.
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Dinner at local restaurant and accommodation at hotel
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| Siem Reap (B/L/D) |
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Day 5
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Visit the ancient capital of Anghor Thom (12th century) the South Gate, Bayon Temple is a large Buddhist temple city built from the late 12th century to the early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII. The Bayon Temple is located within Angkor Thom and consists of 54 towers, each with 4 faces. The Royal Enclosure, the Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, then visit Ta Prohm, unlike other temples in Angkor;
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Ta Prohm is surrounded by jungle. It is one of the largest and most attractive temples in Angkor. It was built by King Jayavarman VII from the mid-12th century to the early 13th century and dedicated to Buddhism.
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Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. It is a massive three tiered pyramid crowned by five beehive-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. Angkor Wat is the centerpiece of any visit to the temple because it is the
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largest temples in world and covers an area of 200 hectares. Suryavaraman II constructed Angkor Wat in the form of a massive temple-mountain dedicated to the Hindu god, Vishnu. Angkor Wat is surrounded by moat and an exterior wall measuring 1300 meters x 1500 meters. The temple itself is 1 kilometer square and consists of the three levels surmounted by a central tower.
Dinner at local restaurant and accommodation at hotel
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| Siem Reap (B/L/D) |
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Day 6
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Visit Banteay Srei is located 35 km from Siem Reap town. It was loosely translated to citadel of the woman, but it is a modern appellation that probably refers to the delicate beauty of the carvings. Built at a time when the Khmer Empire was gaining significant power and territory, the temple was constructed at late 10th century by a Brahmin counselor under a powerful king, Rajendravarman and also displays some of the finest
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examples of classic Khmer art. The walls are densely covered with some of the most beautiful, deep and intricate carvings of any Angkorian temple.
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En-route stop at Pre Rub, was constructed in late 10th century dedicated to Hindu gods. Architecturally and artistically superior temple-mountain. Beautifully carved false doors on upper level, as well as an excellent view of the surrounding countryside. Traditionally believed to be a funerary temple, but in fact the state temple of Rajendravarman II.
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Historically important in that it was the second temple built after the capital was returned to Angkor from Koh Ker after a period of political upheaval.
Lunch at local restuarant.
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Visit Preah Khan temple, built by King Jayavarman VII for beguiler, the romancer and the artist. It is a huge, highly exportable monastic complex, and served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks. For a short period it was also the residence of King Jayavarman VII during the reconstruction of his permanent home in Angkor.
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Preah Khan means sacred sword. In harmony with the architecturally similar Ta Prohm, which was dedicated to Jayavarman VIIs mother, Preak Khan is dedicated to his father.
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Continue to Neak Pean, a small island temple located in the middle of the last Baray (the Preah Khan Baray) to be constructed by a Khmer king in the Angkor area. The central temple sits at the axis of a cross lotus pattern of eight pools. Neak Pean took its modern appellation, which means coiled serpents, from the encoiled nagas that encircled the temple.
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The temple is faced by a statue of the horse, Balaha, saving drowning sailors. Though originally dedicated to Buddha, Neak Pean contains serve Hindu images; it may have served an absolution function.
Dinner at the local restaurant and accommodation at hotel
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| Siem Reap-Departure (B/L/-) |
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Day 7
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For early birds special: transfer to the archeological site for sunrise from Angkor Wat. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Drive to Chong Kneas to visit the fishing village by a private boat. Cruise through the fishing villages of the Tonle Sap Lake to discover the natural splendor and old lifestyle of
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the country. The floating houses and fishing villages along its banks are main tourist attractions. The Tonle Sap Lake is one of the natural wonders of the world. The Tonle Sap Lake is one of the natural wonders of the world. Due to the cycle of annual flood water, the Great Lake serves as a main source of freshwater fish and as the foundations of the Great Angkor Empire dating from some 1000 years.
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Visit (Les Artisan dAngkor-Chantiers Ecoles), where it is famous for its traditional craft skills products are available such stone caving, wood caving, lacquering, gilding and silk processing. Then, continue to local market (if time permits).
Transfer to Siem Reap International airport for flight to the next destination.
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GSTBBD701 |
Rate
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Private car/coach/private guide |
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3-7 |
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16-23+1 |
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01/04/07 - 30/09/07 |
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01/10/07 - 31/03/08 |
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01/04/07 - 30/09/07 |
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01/10/07 - 31/03/08 |
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01/04/07 - 30/09/07 |
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01/10/07 - 31/03/08 |
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01/04/07 - 30/09/07 |
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01/10/07 - 31/03/08 |
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01/04/07 - 30/09/07 |
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01/10/07 - 31/03/08 |
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Included in the tour price:
Domestic airfare in economy class between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap according to the itinerary.
All sightseeing as detailed in the programs including entrance fees, air-conditioned cars/vans/coasters and
the services of English speaking local guides. Other guides are subject to availability at the time of the
booking and may be subject to supplements.
Hotel accommodation in twin shared room.
Meals as specified in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).
Service charges, room tax.
Not included in the tour price:
International airfares.
Airport international and domestic departure tax in Phnom Penh/Siem Reap.
Cambodia visa fee on arrival (1 passport photo needed).
Tours and other meals are not mentioned in the program.
Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry and tips etc.
Christmas and New Year's Eve Dinners.
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