Siem Reap Phnom Penh 9Days Trips ( ??? $ )
Day 1:
This morning, you will start to see the Angkor Panorama Museum, where the amazing 3D painting of Cambodia history from Angkor glorious time. You will learn about History of Angkor, how Khmer ancestors built the Angkor Temples? Daily life of Khmer people during past time, war, and many others story that you need to know before you start visiting the real temples of Angkor archaeological site.
After the panorama Museum
First you will visit to Roluos Group Temples: Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei.
The temples are built from the early of Angkor Period (802-1431). Preah Ko temple was built by king Indravarman I in 879.
Bakong was built in 881. And Lolei was built by king Yasovarman I in 893.
Lunch at local Restaurant
After Lunch
You will visit the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat, which is the largest temple in Angkor site, was built by King Suryavarman II (1113 - 1150) to dedicate to God 'Vishnu' and to others Gods in Hinduism. Angkor Wat temple is the most popular tourist place in Cambodia. Then you will continue to climb Phnom Bakheng Hill for enjoying your sunset over Angkor Wat and see panorama views of Angkor Archaeological site.
Dinner at local restaurant
Day 2:
In the morning, you will departure to the north of Siem Reap to visit the citadel of woman - Banteay Srei - jewel indisputable of the Khmer art: entirely have been constructed by hard pink sandstone, wonderfully sculpted, perfectly preserved and restored.
Then you will going on to climb the Mountain about 200m to talk. You will see Kbal Spean"Head of Briedge", where carving & small waterfall are there. On the way back, you will visit Banteay Samre temple which was bult during the King Suryavarman II (1113-1150) who built Angkor Wat temple.
Lunch at local restaurant
Then you will going on to visit Ta Prohm. The temple which was built in 1186 by King Jayavarman VII (1181-1218). Temple was invaded by Jungle about 500 years old. The Hollywood Movie star 'Angelina Jolie' took her movie here "Tomb Raider".
Dinner at local restaurant
Day 3:
This morning
Then you will visit Victory Gate of Angkor Thom "The Great City" and continue to Bayon. It was built by Khmer King Jayavarman VII (1181-1218). Then you will going on to Baphuon, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, and Elephant Terrace and Leper King Terrace.
Lunch at local Restaurant
In the afternoon, you will start with a visit to Preah Khan temple, which was known as an old temporary city of king Jayavarman VII (1181-1218). You will continue to Neak Pean Temple, which was one of the 102 ancient hospitals of King Jayavarman VII who built this hospital temple for taking care people’s health. Mebon and Pre Rup temple will be visited later on. These two temples were built by the same king ‘Rajendra Varman II (944-967) to dedicate his ancestors.
Dinner at local restaurant
Day 4
Today will drive to the North-East of Siem Reap (130KM) to visit visit Beng Mealea Temple which is built in the 12th century. It is the one was invaded by jungle. The temple was a model of building of Angkor Wat in Angkor site. Then you are going on to discovery about O Thmor Dab 'Quarry', the quarry of all temples in Cambodia. You will see the traces of Khmer ancestors cut the sand stone to build all temples in the areas.
Lunch and Dinner at local Restaurant
In the afternoon, you will continue to visit Koh Ker temples. You will discovery ancient capital of Cambodia during the 10th century. Jayavarman IV (922-944) built Prasat Thom on 7 storey Pyramidal base. And there are so many other secondary temples in the site, that you will discovery more before lunch.
Then you will continue to Sra Em Commune and accommodation.
Dinner at Hotel Restaurant
Day 5:
Early morning, you will visit the wonderful temple of Preah Vihear, which was built atop the mountain near the border of Thailand - Cambodia. The tour will depart early in the morning and be completed later in the evening by returning to Siem Reap for accommodation. Temple of Preah Vihear, which took over 300 years to complete construction by some khmer famous king, was first constructed from 893 by King Yasovarman who led the country from 889 to probably 910. The majority of the building of the temple was created by King Suryavarman I (1002 - 1049) and finally the temple was completed during the reign of Great King Suryavarman II (1113 - 1150), the famous king who was the founder of the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap province. You will drive to Siem Reap.
Dinner at local restaurant
Day 6:
Today, You will depart to Phnom Kulen "Kulen Mountain", it is about 60km from Siem Reap. you will visit Thousand Linga River, carving on river bed, Grand Reclining Buddha, and enjoy your swimming at waterfall.
Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon, you will return to Siem Reap.
Then, you will be out for a visit by boat, you will discovery the great lake "Tonle Sap": real Interior Ocean where there are a lot of fish which exported by the multiple villages of fishermen who you have got the occasion to approach. You will visit as well a fish & Crocodile Farms.
Dinner at local restaurant
Day 7:
Today, you will drive to Phnom Penh city by passing through Kampong Thom Province, you will visit Sambor Prei Kuk Temples, where are the pre-angkorian temples built from 6 to early of 9 century. There are many brick towers are in ruin state. Lion temple is the best temples in this site, where there 2 lions stand in front of temple. And there many other temples in bricks were built during the king of Isanavarman I & Janyavarman II. There are 3 groups of temples were there: Prasat Sambor, Prasat Yeah Puon, Prasat Boram or Prasat Tao (Lion temple).
Lunch at local restaurant
After Sambo Prei Kuk, then you will continue to drive to Phnom Penh with tour guide on the way, you will stop to see Land Spiders which were the popular food for Khmer people during the Khmer Rouge time. Now it become attractive food for tourists to stop and test at least one, to learn how Khmer people eat to servive during the sad time.
Arrival Phnom Penh, you will check in hotel.
Then, you will take Joining Boat Trips a long the Mekong River to see sunset on Royal Palace of Phnom Penh.
Dinner
Day 8:
This morning you will visit the Royal Palace, which was built in the conjunction of the Rivers during the reign of King NORODOM, and then you will continue to visit Silver Pagoda or Pagoda of Emerald Buddha. And then visit to National Museum, one of the best art collection in Asia.
Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon, you will visit Genocide Museum S21. the former high school Toul Svay Prey during the King Norodom Sihanouk's time, this place had been turned to be prison in Khmer Rouge Time 1975 - 1979.
Then you will continue to Cheung Ek Killing Field, where Khmer Rouge executed people in numerous graves, prisoners were transferred nightly from Toul Sleng to Cheung Ek is about 16km away from Phnom Penh.
Dinner at local restaurant
Day 9:
This morning you will visit Phnom Udong where the ashes of ancient Khmer kings and Buddha were installed in numerous Stupa. Lunch at local restaurant
In the afternoon, you will see Wat Phnom Penh "Phnom Pagoda", where Madam Don Penh, a nobble woman, who established to install 4 statues of Buddha. He found them after the flood water from Mekong River, brought a trunk of tree that loaded 5 statues in total.
Then, you will take your time for shopping at Russian market.
And then transfer to Phnom Penh airport for your next destination.
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