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5 Days Tour of Cambodia: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat

 Day 01: Arrival in Siem Reap
You will begin your trip on an international flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you will depart for a visit to Angkor Wat, one of the seven wonders in the world which is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. It's said that Angkor Wat is the majestic work of Suryavarman II in the early 12th century when the Khmer civilization was at the height of its development, and preserves some of the finest examples of apsara carvings in Angkorian era art. Shortly after this you will go on a cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in southeast Asia. During the trip, you will witness how those local boat dwellers go fishing, grow vegetables and raise pigs on their boats. Late in the afternoon, you will head for Bakheng, the best place for watching the spectacular sunset.

 Day 02: Siem Reap
After breakfast you will go sightseeing successively to Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Bapun Palace, Errace of the Elephant, Prasats Suor Prat and Angkor Wat, which are all the quintessence of Angkor Wat archaeological sites. The Bayon Temple is said to be the very place famous for the multitude of serene and massive stone faces. After all these visits you will then return to the hotel to rest.

 Day 03: Siem Reap
This morning, you will head for Banteasy Srei, 21km from the northeast Angkor Thom. Built in the 10th century and Consecrated in 967A.D, Banteay Srei was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Then you will proceed to the East Mebon, the altar where oblations are offered to the departed ancestors by those ancient kings. The next spot is Ta Som Temple, which was built in memory of a general named Ta Som during the reign of the powerful Buddhist King Jayavarman VII. Then you are going to visit the Neak Pean, built in the 12th century for the consecration of Brahman, the Preah Khan as well as the Pre Rup, the tower for cremating the deceased kings.

 Day 04: Siem Reap
Today, you will pay a visit to the Taprohm Temple where the film Tomb Raider was shot. One may say the director of this film was attracted to this scenic spot rather than the Temple was famous for being a location in the film. The next scenic spot is Thommanom, followed by a visit to Ka Keo, on the top of which you can not only find the boundless stretch of green sea a perfect delight to the eye, but also take it as a joy to overlook the fascinating scenery of Kulen Mountain as well as a full view of Angkor Thom. Then you will go to the Roluos Group, including Bakong, Lolei, Preah Ko etc. which all grow out of the edifice of the remotest time of Cambodia.

 Day 05: Departure from Cambodia
The whole morning is at leisure. You can either choose to rest in the hotel or go sightseeing in the urban district to get more idea about the local customs and buy some souvenirs as well. After lunch you will be transferred to the airport for departure flight.