DAY 01 : ARRIVAL AT SIEM REAP (-/-/D) Check-in at Changi International Airport for your schedule flight to Siem Reap .
Siem Reap a small colonial town, charming and pleasant enough to roam around, with some fine examples of French colonial architecture.
Upon arrival, transfer to Tonle Sap Lake to board a boat for cruise on the largest inland body of water. Enjoy the spectacular views as you cruise along the Tonle Sap Lake , which enable you to see fascinating fishing village, one of Asia 's largest fishing villages. On the way back to town, visit Artisans D'Angkor to discover the traditional Khmer techniques used for stone and wood carving, lacquering and gilding.
Overnight at Siem Reap city.
DAY 02 : SIEM REAP FULL DAY SIGHTS EEI NG (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom . The fortified city of Angkor Thom (Great Angkor or Great City ), was built by Angkor 's greatest king, Jayavarman VII (1181 1219). Sat at the heart of Angkor Thom, the giant faces of Bayon have become one of the most recognizable images connected to classic Khmer art and architecture.
Next, visit the Terrace of the Elephant, Terrace of the Leper King, the Phimeanakas and Baphoun.
Today, you will start your tour to one of the Seven Wonders of the World ANGKOR WAT. The temples of Angkor was built when the Khmer civilization was at the height of its development, represent one of humankind's most astonishing and enduring architectural achievements. Angkor Wat, surrounded by a moat with an exterior wall with distinctively rendered Apsara carvings adorn the wall throughout the temple.
The exterior walls of the lower level that display the most extraordinary bas-reliefs, depicting stories and characters from Hindu mythology and the historical wars of Suryarvarman II.
In the evening, proceed to watch sunset at Phnom Bakheng.
Overnight at Siem Reap city.
DAY 03 : SIEM REAP FULL DAY SIG HSE ETING (B/L/D)
After breakfast, transfer by coach to a little more than 20km north of Angkor , almost at the foot of the Kulen Mountains , sits the remarkable small temple of Banteay Srei . Banteay Srey The Citadel of the Women built at a time when the Khmer Empire was gaining significant power and territory.
Banteay Srey displays some of the finest examples of the classical Khmer art. The walls are densely covered with some of the most beautiful, deep and intricate carving of any Angkorian temples. Temple 's relatively small in size; ping sand stone construction and ornate design give it a fairyland ambiance.
After lunch, proceed to visit Ta Prohm a temple in its natural state'. Surround by jungle, its labyrinth of stone hallways is overgrown with the roots and limbs of the massive Banyan trees which envelope the stones like tentacles. Tonight, enjoy your dinner and also Cambodia 's cultural show.
Overnight at Siem Reap city.
DAY 04 : SIEM REAP FULL DAY EXC URSI ON (B/L/D)
In the morning, visit the Roluos group which is located 12km southeast of Siem Reap.
The first major capital of the Angkorian era Khmer Empire. These three monuments in the Ruluos Group , 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.
After lunch, transfer to Central Market for some shopping for local products.
Overnight at Siem Reap city.
DAY 05 : DEPARTURE FROM SIEM REAP (B)
After breakfast, free at own leisure until time for transfer to airport for your flight back to Singapore .
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