Location : Siem Reap
Duration : 3 Day
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Angkor Wat Temple, Ta Prohm Temple, Terrace of Leper King, Terrace of the Elephant, Royal Enclosure, Phimean Akas Temple, Bapoun Temple, Bayon Temple, South Gate of Angkor Thom City, Banteay Srei Temple, Preah Khan Temple, East Mebon Temple, Pre Rup Temple, Banteay Samre Temple, Koulen Waterfall Mountain, Floating Village of Kampong Phluk
Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Angkor Wat and start a discovery to see the magnificent of Angkor Wat to learn and admire the ancient Khmer masterpiece. ANGKOR WAT TEMPLE, which is the largest and the 7th finest wonder of the world heritage by UNESCO. Angkor Wat, the largest temples in the world, with a volume of stone equaling that of the Cheops Pyramid in Egypt. The temple of Angkor Wat built from AD 1113 – 1150.
Then we continue the visit to see TA PROHM TEMPLE (Known as Tomb Raider, where the Tomb Raider movie of Hollywood made). Ta Prohm is the beautiful ruins which is overgrown by the giant trees of the jungle, and because of its wonderful atmosphere it was left un-renovated.
Noon: Take a break for lunch in a local restaurant near the temple area.
Afternoon: After lunch we continue the tour to see the TERRACE OF THE LEPER KING, the TERRACE OF ELEPHANT and then we walk through the gate of the ANCIENT ROYAL PALACE to see the pyramidal shaped temple of PHIMEAN AKAS. Later, we continue our discovery to see BAPOUN TEMPLE (A major religious temple during Khmer Empire). Next we will see BAYON TEMPLE (decorated with four Buddha faces on each of 49 towers), a Buddhist monastery in heart of Angkor Thom complex. Next stop we continue the visits to see SOUTH GATE OF ANGKOR THOM CITY which is the last capital of the Khmer Empire surrounded by thick walls, containing five monumental gates built by King Jajavarnam VII, between 1181 and 1218.
Evening: Back to the hotel for freshen up and rest.
Morning: After breakfast at the hotel we drive 40 minutes to experience the most famous temple of BANTEAY SREI (the Citadel of Women). This small pink sandstone temple (late 10th century) is considered as the precious stone or the crown jewel of classical Khmer arts with the delicate beauty of its carvings. Then we drive back to see BANTEAY SAMRE TEMPLE. This temple was built in the middle of 12th century by King Suryavarman II (reigned 1113 - 1150) and dedicated to Hindu God Visnu, with art style of Angkor Wat. The proportions of Banteay Samre are splendid. A unique feature is an interior moat with laterite paving, which when filled with the water must have given an ethereal atmosphere to the temple. All of buildings around the moat are on a raised base with horizontal moldings, decorated in some area with figures framed by lotus buds. Next stop, we continue the visits to PRE RUP TEMPLE. The architectural design of Pre Rup is superb and gives the temple fine balance, scale and proportion. The Cambodians have always regarded this temple as having funerary association. The name Pre Rup recalls one of the rituals of cremation in which the silhouette of the body of the deceased, outline with its ashes.
Noon: Take a lunch break at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: After lunch we continue the tour to see EASTERN MEBON TMEPLE, which is known as a Temple Mountain dedicated to God Siva (Hindu God), was built in 10th century on an artificial island in the middle of man-made reservoir. Later, we continue driving to see PREAH KHAN TEMPLE, the biggest temple in big circuit built in 13th century by king Jayavarman 7th is now more famous for being the location of where many scenes were shot of the temples here and there truly is something for everyone. A walk around this maze like temple can hold many surprises.
Evening: We drive back to the hotel for freshen up and rest.
Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, we drive 1.30hrs to experience the KULEN WATERFALL HOLLY MOUNTAIN. Kulen Mountain was the birthplace of Angkor. The mountain is revered by Khmers and regarded as a sacred place. It is here that King Jayavarman II in 9th century proclaimed himself as a divine universal ruler and chose Kulen Mountain as his administration center to rule the Kingdom of Khmer Empire. You will take time to pray to the huge reclining Buddha statue, which as built on the top of a natural huge rock. Walking around to see the one thousands of Siva's Lingas carved in the long riverbed. Then you may enjoy swimming in waterfall.
Noon: Take a break for lunch near the temple area.
Afternoon: After lunch we continue the sightseeing to Tonle Sap Lake to observe the livelihood of Cambodian people on the FLOATING VILLAGE OF KAMPONG PHLUK. Tonle Sap is the largest fresh water lake in South East Asia. The area of the lake changes six time a year because of the monsoon season. Take a boat rides to the center to see the Cambodian fishing village to observe the local lifestyles. Kampong Phluk is a cluster of three villages of stilted houses built within the flooded plants. Flooded mangrove forest surrounds the area and is home to a variety of wildlife including crab-eating macaques.
Evening: We drive back to hotel and rest. Overnight on your own.
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