PHNOM PENH SIEM REAP ANGKOR WAR 6D 5N STC 004

- 6 Days Overland
- Phnom Penh Capital City - Siem Reap (Angkor Wat Temple)
- Refer Tour Code: 6D 5N STC 004 May 2022
- 2 Days in Phnom Penh 4 nights in Siem Reap

Day 1: Arrival Phnom Penh ( L / D)

Morning: Arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport, transfer to the hotel

Afternoon: To visit Toul Sleng Killing Field genocide (S21) Originally built as a secondary school named Tuol Svay Prey 

High School in 1960, during the reign of Preah Bat Norodom Sihanouk. The Khmer Rouge converted this into a torture and interrogation center to extract “confessions” of anti-government sentiment. Many victims were women and children incarcerated along with the “suspected” father. Documents recovered indicate that over 17,000 persons had been imprisoned there between 1975 and 1978, only seven of whom are known to have survived. The others, once the “confession” had been extracted under torture, were transported to Cheung Ek for execution. Records show that the highest figure was on 27 May 1978, when 582 persons were sent to their deaths. The museum was established in 1979 after the Vietnamese invasion, and the Khmer Rouge's meticulous photographic records of their victims are exhibited as tragic testimony to those who suffered and died in their hands.

- To visit the Independence Monument, this important ceremony takes place at the site of  the Independence Monument at the junction of Norodom and Sihanouk Boulevards. Every 9^th November ceremony celebrates Cambodia's gaining of independence from France in 1953. All over the city flags adorn the shop fronts and bunting stretched over all the main thoroughfares as a sign of national pride.

- To visit Wat Phnom, On a hill to the north of the city, and restored or reconstructed in 1434, 1806, 1894, and 1926, Wat Phnom is a symbol of the capital city Phnom Penh and regularly used for prayer, small offerings, and meditation.

 - Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 2: Phnom Penh ( B / L / D ) Breakfast at the hotel

- AM to visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Built-in 1866, the site contains various buildings of interest, including the Khmer-style Throne Hall, now used for special ceremonial occasions. South of the Throne Hall are the Royal Treasury and the Villa of Napoleon III, built in Egypt in 1866, for the opening of the Suez Canal, and was later presented to the Cambodian King as a gift. The famous Silver Pagoda, originally constructed of wood in 1866, was expanded in 1962 by King Sihanouk who had the floor inlaid with 5,329 solid silver tiles, hence its name. The most revered image is the Emerald Buddha, made of Baccarat crystal and dating back to the 17th century. Behind it, another Buddha statue was cast in 1906, utilizing 90 Kg. of gold, and decorated with 9,584 diamonds. Cabinets along the perimeter contain gifts presented to royalty and dignitaries. Along the inside of the recently restored 600-meter external wall is a colorful mural depicting scenes from the Reamker, the Khmer version of the Ramayana.

- Visit the National Museum North of the palace grounds, the building was designed in Khmer, in 1920, by a French architect, and contains important artifacts and sculptures from the Angkor era and earlier.

- PM visit Central Market (Phsar Thmei) The distinctive art-deco  styling of the Central Market makes it a standout in the architecture of Phnom Penh. Phsar Thmei translates to New Market although Central Market is becoming more common; be assured that whichever name you use the moto drivers will know where you want to go. You will find a myriad of stalls offering t-shirts, jewelry, postcards, flowers, houseware, and electronic goods – in fact just about anything you could wish for!

 
- Mekong River: a stroll or cyclo ride along the park-lined riverfront is a must - pubs, restaurants, shops, and tourist boats line the way. The view of the confluence of the Mekong and the Tonle Sap is geographically unique. Early risers, check out the spectacular sunrise over the river in front of the Royal Palace.

- Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 3: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap Angkor ( B / L / D )

In the early morning after breakfast at the hotel, an overland transfer to Siem Reap Angkor directly to the hotel for proper check-in. Siem Reap is a small colonial town, charming and pleasant enough to roam around, with some fine examples of French colonial architecture. Once situated we’ll then visit Angkor Thom starting from the South Gate. Angkor Thom, a ten-square-kilometer fortified city enclosed by an eight-meter high wall and encircled by a hundred-meter moat, was built by Angkor’s greatest king, Jayavarman VII (1181 – 1219). The ancient walled city of Angkor Thom contains the famous Bayon Temple with its 200 enormous, mysterious smiling faces, the Elephant Terrace with its large sculptured royal elephants and garudas, the Terrace of Leper King, Baphuon, Phimean Akas, Royal Palace, and Woman and Man Pond. Continue to visit Ta Prohm - the temple that has been left largely in its natural state since its recovery. Surrounded by jungle, it’s a labyrinth of stones like tentacles.  Lunch at a local restaurant, (Except for you, if you wish to visit Angkor Wat first is OK).

 

Afternoon: Visit the marvelous Angkor Wat - One of the Seven Wonders in the world, the largest temple in the world, with a volume of stones equaling that of the Cheops Pyramid in Egypt. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II from 1113-1150AD, when the Khmer civilization was at the height of its development, and represents one of humankind’s most astonishing and enduring architectural achievements. Dinner at the restaurant, 

 

 

 

Day 4: Siem reap-Banteay Srey & Banteay Samrei ( B /L /D )

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, then visit Banteay Srey and Banteay Samrei. Banteay Srey, The Citadel of the Women, is so-called because it is made of pink sandstone and is considered a tribute to the beauty of women. It was originally called Isvarapura according to inscriptions. Its small size, delicate carvings, and remarkable state of preservation make Banteay Srey one of everyone's favorite temples. Lunch at a restaurant,

Afternoon: Visit TaKeo, Banteay Kdey, Srah Srang, and Kravan, and view the romantic sunset on Phnom Bakheng. Dinner at a restaurant with a traditional Apsara dance show,

Day 5: Siem Reap-Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, Mebon, Pre Rup.   ( B /L /D )
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, visit Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, Mebon and Pre Rup. Lunch at a restaurant,

Afternoon: Visit Roluos Group, the three monuments located 13km east of Siem Reap town, and offer a look at the earliest definition of Khmer civilization. These temples, Bakong, Lolei, and Preah Ko, were built in the 9^th century under Indravarman I. Bakong is also the site of a modern Buddhist monastery. Dinner at restaurant

Day 6: Siem Reap-Tonle Sap Lake & Les Artisans d’Angkor ( B /L )

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, then visit the standard living of the fishing village and floating Village at Tonle Sap Lake. Lunch at a restaurant,

Afternoon: Visit Les Artisans d’Angkor to see the craftsmanship of wood and stone carving of Khmer artisans ( Cambodian )and a sightseeing tour with shopping. Then transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure to Singapore.