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Day 01: Siem Reap Arrival After clearing entry formalities to Cambodia, you will be welcomed by our guide, who will transfer you to comfortable hotel. This morning you will visit to the ancient capital of Angkor Thom: a fortified Royal City (10 square kilometers) built by King Jayavarman VII, who ruled from 1181 to 1201. The city has five monumental gates and is encircled by a moat 100 meters wide. Bayon: Jayavarman VII's temple mountain that stands at the center of Angkor Thom. It is one of the most popular of Angkor's monuments and a place of narrow corridors, steep flights of stairs and an amazing collection of towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces. Bapoun: the pyramid shape represents the mythical Mount Meru and marks the center of the city that was here before Angkor Thom. Phimean Akas: near the center of what was once the royal palace within Angkor Thom. Phimeanakas means ‘Celestial Palace’, though today there is not much left to indicate its former splendor. Former Royal Palace: nothing remains today except two pools that were used by royalty for washing. Terrace of Elephants: this terrace was used for viewing public ceremonies and was a base for the King’s grand audience hall. The famous lines of elephants are at either end of the retaining walls. Terrace of the Leper King: North of the Terrace of Elephants is a platform named ‘Terrace of the Leper King’. On the platform is a nude statue – one of Angkor’s mysteries. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to visit Angkor Wat: a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu by King Suryavarman II, who reigned between 1131 and 1150. It was constructed over a period of 30 years and is world famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. In 1992 the UNESCO declared the monument and the whole city of Angkor a World Heritage Site. Phnom Bakheng: hilltop temple ruins which provide one of the best views of Angkor Wat, especially at sunset.
Dinner at local restaurant and enjoy the
Traditional Khmer Music
with the charming Apsara
Dancers. Back to hotel and free
leisure at night. Breakfast at hotel. Visit to: Prasat Kravan: A brick temple guilt by Hashavarman in the first quarter of the 10th century, small but worth the visit. Srah Srang: Srah Srang artificial lake is across from the monastery. It was used for ceremonies and royal baths. Banteay Kdei or the Citadel of the Cells: Built in 1181 by the founder of Ta Prom, it is similar to it. It used to be a religious monastery. A small paved terrace leads to the sanctuary’s twin courtyards. In the center of the courtyards are mysterious square pillars with handles that still torment archaeology students. Ta Prohm: Jayavarman VII who dedicated it to his mother built the temple in 1186. It is one of the most fascinating of all the temples. Ta Keo: Further east along the victory road you will get to Takeo. Jayavarman V began construction work on the temple, one of the firsts to be built put of sandstone. Lunch at local restaurant. Then you will be transferred directly to Siem Reap airport to board the departure.
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