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SIEM REAP/ PHNOM PENH PHI-CA4 (4days / 3nights) Day 1 : Siem Reap Arrival (D) Arrive at Siem Reap International Airport, welcome by the guide and transfer to check in Sunset at Angkor Wat or from Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray (ancient reservoir) and Angkor Wat. Visit to “Les Artisans d’Angkor – Chantiers Ecoles” and time at leisure at a local market • Dinner at local restaurant and accommodation at hotel Meal : Dinner Day 2 : Siem Reap (B/L/D)  Breakfast at hotel. Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the visit 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 Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King. • Lunch at Local Restaurant In the afternoon, Visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodia flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor what’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks – the enclosing wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Sunset at Angkor Wat or from Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray (ancient reservoir) and Angkor Wat • Dinner at local restaurant and accommodation at hotel Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3 : Siem Reap – Phnom Penh (B/L/D)  Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to boat for departure to Phnom Penh. Arrive at Phnom Penh boat station, welcome by the guide and transfer to check in hotel.• Lunch at Local Restaurant Afternoon, visit the Victory Monument and the Arts. A French archaeologist and painter, Georges Groslier, designed it in Khmer style in 1917. the sculptures – from throughout the ages. Visit the Royal Palce built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town and the Silver Pagoda. Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is covered with over 5,000 silver tiles. The treasures found inside include a solid gold Buddha, encrusted and weighing 90 kilograms,, and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. National Museum, End your afternoon with a visit to Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh’s namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of the city during sunset • Dinner at local restaurant and accommodation at hotel Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4 : Phnom Penh - Departure to the next destination (B) Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to visit Russian market and transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport for departure. Meal : Breakfast End of Tour |
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