AM on time arrival in Siem Reap, welcome by our friendly guide and transfer to HOTEL or continuous to visit directly to the sightseeing as bellowed.

AM ROLOS GROUP : (13km east of sSiem Reap Town) The Rolus Group is a collection of monuments represeention the remains of Hariharalaya the first mahor capital of he Ankorian era Khmer Empire. It has become known as the “Roluos Group”due to its proximilty to the modern town fo Rolous. The ancient capital was named for Hari-Hara, Asynthesis of the Hindu gods Shiva and Vishnu. Though there was an existing settlement in the area befor the rise of Angkor, Hariharalaya was established as a capital city by Jayavarman II and served as the Khme capital for over 70 years under four successive kings. Setting the pattern for the next four centuries. the first great Khmer temples (Bakong, Preah ko, Lolei and baray=reservoir)were constructed at Hariharalaya. The last king at Hriharalaya, Yasovarman I, built the first major temple at Angkor Phnom Bakheng and moved the capital to the Bakheng area in 905 C.E. With the exception of a 20 year interruptin in the 10th century, the capital would remain at Angkor until 1422 C.E.

*** Lunch time at local restaurant with check in at HOTEL

3.00 PM : Angkor wat : The crowing jewel of khmer architecture, ANGKOR WAT is the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best persevered, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined wit naga balustrades. As you enter the main building, ascend through a series of galleries and courtyard before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside. On the way, stop to enjoy the intricate stone carvings that adorn nearly every surface, with some 1.700 Apsaras, or celestial dancers, sculpted onto the walls. Along the outer gallery walls run the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates stories from Hindu mythology, including the famous “Churning of the Ocean of Milk”. Angkor Wat is stunning at any time of the day, but sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful times to watch the play of light on the stones. View sunset on Bakheng hill

*** 7.30 PM: Diner with Apsara dance show and over night at HOTEL.

AM. After brick first in HOTEL Visit:

ANGKOR THOM : The fortified city of ANGKOR THOM covers an area of 10 square km. Enclosed by a wall and wide moats, the city includes many of Angkor’s most popular sights. Enter by the monumental AOUTH GATE over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. Continue to the TERRACE OF THE ELEPHANTS and the ERRRACE OF THE LEPER KINGS, former spaces for public ceremonies, both adorned with dramatic bas relief. Visit the ruined BAPHUON, ROYAL ENCLOSURE and PHIMEANAKAS before continuing to the mysterious BAYON TEMPLE. In this temple, one of the most popular and compelling in Angkor, explore the galleries of beautifully preserved bas relief and ascend narrow stairs to reach the central sanctuary, where you will find giant stone faces smiling enigmatically down at you from every angle.

TA PHROM temple Dedicated to his mother, Ta Phrom is another of Jayavarman VII’s major projects. The temple is a must-see not only because of its complex lay out of concentric galleries with comer towers and many additional buildings, but also because it as intentionally left in the same state as it was found in the 1860s. Trees and undergrowth overrun the temple with their roots strangling walls and reducing some building to rubble. But this is the cham of the place, which the unstoppable forces of nature have made difficult to maintain. The raid decline of the buildings has called for a preservation of the temple’s unique appeal.

*** Lunch time at local restaurant.

2.00 PM – Grand circle tour with temple like as below:

Pre Rup : Date: 961 (early 10th century) Builder king: Râjendravarman II 944-968 Style:Prerup Culture: Brahmanic ( Shiva) Clearing: clearing by H. Marchal and G. Trouvé from 1930-1935. In 961, the king Râjendravarman II built the mountain-temple of Pre Rup, his state monument, for the consecration of Shiva, directly south of Mebon and a few 100 meters beyond the southern border of the Eastern Baray.

East Mebon Date: 952 (early 10th century) Builder king: Râjendravarman II 944-968Style:Prerup Culture: Brahmanic ( Shiva) Clearing: clearing and restoration by H. Marchal and M. Glaize from 1935-1939. The East Mebon was the work of the king R âjendravarman II who built it in 952 and consecrated to Shiva. It was an island-temple as Lolei, but the arrangement is rather different because it consisted of its five towers in quincunx, like those of Bakheng. The monument was built in the middle of the artificial lake of the king Yashovarman I, baray Yashodharatatâka, that was 1.8km by 7km, on a laterite substructure of about 120 meters each side with an axial landing place at each one. It was surrounded by two laterite enclosures. One should not forget to admire, standing at the four corners of the platform of the first and second enclosures, the handsome monolithic elephants,treated in realistic fashion and showing every detail of their harnesses. The best preserved is to be found to the south-west of the first enclosure, and is more Impressive than those at Bakong.

Neak Pean temple: Mean “coiled serpents” location east of Presh khan 300 meters from the road access enter and leave from the north entrance. Built second half of the 12th century king Jayavarman VII (1181-1220). Art style BAYON. The temple is in the center of Jayatataka of northern baray and placed on the same axis as Preah Khan and seem to have served as a place where pilgrims could go and take the waters, both physically and symbolically the khmer equivalent of a spa.

Pras khan temple: mean “Sacred Sword” location 2km north-east of Angkor thom. Access the best way to visit in from the east. Follow the road around the complex and take a right run along the west levee of the Jayatataka Baray. This will lead you to the East entrance. Tip: Arrange for your transport to drop you at he East entrance and drive back to the west entrance to collect you. This will enable you to see the temple in the correct sequence and also to visit the Visitor center at the end of your tour. Built in reigned Jayavarman VII(1181-1220).

*** 7.30 PM: Diner with Apsara dance show over night at HOTEL.

AM. After brick first in HOTEL Visit:

KBAL SPEAN : lies 50 kilometers northeast of Seim Reap provincial town or about 18 km from Bantey srey on a dirt roat. The original river of Thousand Lingas. Lingas are phallic representations sacred to Brahmanism as symbols of fertility, and hundreds of them are carved into the rock here, as are several carvings of god and animals above the small waterfall.

BANTEY SREY temple: the “citadel of women” Location 25 kilometers north-east of East Mebon . Access enter and leave the temple by the east entrance. Built Second half of the 10th century (967) King Rajendravarman II (reigned 944-968) and Jayavarman V (reigned 968-1001) Religion Hindu (dedicated to Shiva). Picnic lunch time (box)

AM. After brick first in HOTEL and check out Visit: Natural park Phnom Kulen is in Svay Ler and Varin districts, about 60km from Siem Reap provincial town and 25km from Bantey Srey. Phnom Kulen, originally called Mount Mahendraparvata, is the holy mountain where, when king Jayavarman II (802-850AD) Proclaimed independence from Java in 802, the Angkor Empire was born. This mountain plateau served as the capital of he first Kmer empire for more than half a century before it relocated south of Hariharalaya, know today as Roluos. As many as 20 minor temples are found around the plateau, including Roecheng temple, the first pyramid built by an Angkorian King, but many of them are difficult to reach. Numerous important site lie scattered across s the mountain, which is accessible by foot or by car. With picnic lunch (box). Transfer back to airport with guide.

***** service includes: Good A/C all transfer as mentioned in the itinerary well experienced guide speaking Accommodation at HOTEL for 1 night including B/F On date transfer from HOTEL to trip and back to HOTEL. Free of charge of water and cold towel per day. Boat trip on tonle sap lake.

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