Cambodia Explorer: Angkor Complex, Tonle Sap Lake & Phnom Penh in 5 Days

Breakfast at hotel in the morning we will starting short tour to visit  the West Gate of Angkor Thom – undiscovered by mass tourist.

• The ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century),
• See the South Gate of Bayon Temple – unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara,
• Baphuon temple lying just to the north of Bayon a pyramidal representation of mythical Mont Meru,
• We step to see our old palace Phimeankas temple in huge complex that was used for our king in the past time,
• Then Elephants terrace a platform for king and officers to  view shows  and people meeting,
• Preah Palilay older than Angkor Thom nearby, deeply in the forest and on path back You see monks sprinkle water to people.
• Ta Prohm “Tomb Raider” fame. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history.

We continue to the famous temple : Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology

We embark on an amazing journey to the unexplored and beautiful lush mountain region of the north. Phnom Kulen, the holiest mountain in Cambodia. Kulen is no doubt the mount the most sacred of Cambodia, a very active pilgrimage place and a picnic destination for Khmer families. Few foreigners visit this magnificent place making this destination very unique . A one hour and half drive from Siem Reap, we pass through local villages, farms lands, rice fields and temples taking us to a trail through dense jungle leading to the top of the mountain .

Here stands Preah Ang Thom, a 16th century Buddhist monastery notable for the giant reclining Buddha carved into the top of a 20m boulder. We climb the wooden staircase to a landing that surrounds the 17m long Buddha, where monks and believers bow, burn incense and leave fruits. We continue downstream to the magnificent series of tiered waterfalls. The waters hold special religious significance for Hindus, thanks to the hundreds of phallic images carved into the sandstone floors along the shady brook area. Having the opportunity to walk right into the shallow river to photograph the sculptures and underwater carvings is simply amazing. The river then drops about 4 m to a landing where court officials once bathed. Beyond that, the water cascades another 20 m and creates a pool where the masses once washed.

Breakfast at hotel Morning visit Floating Villages, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap! Take a ride in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. Here you’ll see plenty of examples of the Khmer way of life on the Tonle Sap. Then Transfer to Phnom Penh from Siem reap by overland take 6hours on the NR 6A, one stop on the way of Skun market, visit large dries of Spider and fruit market, then continue to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you are met and transfer to your hotel for check in.

Firstly, visit the Royal Palace compound built in 1866 by the predecessors of King Norodom, it is the most conspicuous feature and also one of impressive colorful Khmer-style Palaces . Nearside the Royal Palace is Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), which displays plenty of Buddha statues that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver, We start at Wat Phnom, iconic symbol of Phnom Penh, before heading past the National Library and Hotel Le Royal. We pass the train station before winding our way down to Psar Thmei, and the elegant riverfront.

Free leisure until transfer to Phnom Penh airport, Thank for your time to  choice our service for your trip…. End of service