Cambodia has a land area of 181,035 square kilometers in the southwestern part of the Indochina peninsula, about 20 percent of which is used for agriculture. It lies completely within the tropics with its southern most points slightly more than 10° above the Equator. The country capital city is Phnom Penh.
Overview
Cambodia has a land area of 181,035 square kilometers in the southwestern part of the Indochina peninsula, about 20 percent of which is used for agriculture. It lies completely within the tropics with its southern most points slightly more than 10° above the Equator. The country capital city is Phnom Penh.
Trip Highlights
- PHNOM PENH
- SIEM REAP
Itinerary
Chum Reap Sour! Welcome to Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met with our friendly guide and transfer to visit Tuol Sleng (S-21) which was once a Tuol Svay Prey High School is now a frightening reminder of the horrors of the Pol Pot regime. The school was used as a torture chamber and it was believed that 16,000 people died there. Continue to visit Independent Monument: the Naga (total 100) or snake motif is one, which can be seen in historic, cultural and modern-day. Newly built bronze statue of Late king father Norodom Sihanouk, it is built to commemorate the first anniversary of his death. Proceed to Naga Casino Entertainment to try your luck there and enjoy shopping duty free at the underground floor.
Overnight in Phnom Penh at your selected hotel.
Breakfast at a Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Royal Palace. The incredible solid silver-floored Silver Pagoda is the pagoda in the Royal Palace campus, which has thousands of silver tiles on the floor of the pagoda and has the biggest golden Buddha statue. Silver Pagoda is in the Royal Palace Compound made of 500 0 silver tiles. Raung Damrei Museum. Continue to visit Wat Phnom pagoda, a 15th century stupa. Wat Phnom, a small hill crowned by an active wat (pagoda) marks the legend of Phnom Penh City. Shopping at Central Market is one of the largest and busiest markets in Phnom Penh. Located in the heart of the city, the market was built in 1937 by the French & Enjoy at the Khmer Bazaar – Sorya Center Point, enjoying mini copies of Khmer architecture and shopping.
Visit Choeung Ek - Killing Field: now become the peaceful stretch of countryside where over 10,000 people were executed. The remains of some of them are stored in a memorial to remind people of the atrocities the Khmer Rouge inflicted on other Khmers. Then stop at the trendy Russian Market, where you can buy DVDs, clothes, souvenirs etc…
Overnight in Phnom Penh at your selected hotel
Breakfast at a hotel.
This morning, we will depart from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap agate away from Angkor Wat temple. Approximately, you will need to spend around 06 hours crossing 03 provinces Kandal, Kampong Cham and Kampong Thom.
On the way, you will be stopped at Skin, Spider Ville, the vending of fried spiders, a specialty snack, is a popular attraction for tourists passing through this town. Another stop will be at Kom pong Kdei Ancient Bridge - was known by its original name “Spean Preah Toeus' ' which means “The Bridge of indication” in Khmer language. Kampong Kdei Bridge was built by Jayavarman 7th in the Angkor period about 1000 years ago.
In Siem Reap, we will set out to Wat Preah Prom Rath, the second oldest pagoda in Siem Reap. Then move to visit Les Chan tiers Ecoles Artisans D' Angkor is a workshop that teaches the unique craft of wood and stone carving in the traditional style of classic Cambodian artistry.
Overnight in Siem Reap at your selected hotel
Breakfast at a Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, this morning, enter the South Gate of Angkor Thom Temple and marvel at the wonders of the eerie Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Elephants terrace and terrace of Leper King. Before lunch, visit Ta Prohm Temple unlike most of the other Angkor temples, the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors.
In the afternoon, visit the famous Angkor Wat, built for king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. The largest and best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center—first Hindu, then Buddhist—since its foundation. Experience a super sunset view at Angkor Wat.
Overnight in Siem Reap at your selected hotel.
Breakfast at a Hotel.
Chum Reap Lear! After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your final day in Cambodia by exploring Siem Reap on your own, and we will transfer you to the airport for your flight back home, wishing you bon voyage and hoping that you enjoyed your journey with us!
