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Cambodia Stopover

Location: Cambodia

Duration: 3 Days - 2 Nights

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Description

Siemreap serves as the gateway to the millennium old ruins of Angkor – the Angkorian-era Khmer Empire. Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast – Asia. Phnom Penh is the vibrant bustling capital of Cambodia. Phnom Penh is also the gateway to an exotic land – the world heritage site, the largest religious complex in the world. Sihanoukville in the south west which has several popular beaches and the sleepy riverside town of Battambang in the northwest, both of which are a popular stop for tourists who make up a large of portion of visitors to Camdia.

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN PHNOMPENH

On arrival at Airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel (room may ready at noon). This afternoon, discover the Phnom City including: Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), the National Museum built in 1917-18 is exclusively dedicated to Khmer arts. Royal Palace built in 1866, Silver Pagoda located within the Royal Palace compound and then Wat Phnom, an ancient pagoda stand up on the hill. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: PHNOMPENH – SIEMREAP (B) – PUBLIC BUS

Breakfast at hotel – transfer to Mekong Bus station for departure to Siem Reap (07.30am – 13.30pm), on arrival your will be met and then transferred direct to hotel for refreshment.

This afternoon, visit the most famous of all the temples on the Angkor plain: Angkor Wat. The temple complex, cover 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks, the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean. Overnight at hotel
Day 3: SIEMREAP TEMPLES - DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at hotel – Continue your visit to the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight and then head out to the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century); See 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 Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Time for check out from hotel for transfer to airport. End of Service!