Meet and pick up from your hotel.
The visit include of Beng Melea, the 11 century Angkor
Wat style temple built during Khmer Empire of King
Suryavarman II. After a picnic lunch,
we continue to Koh Ker, the remnant of the capital city of the Khmer Empire from
828 AD - 944 AD of a unique period in the Age of Angkor. Visit surrounding
Koh Ker temples area such as
Rahal Baray, Balang
temple, Thneng temple,
Linga Shrin, Prasat
Andong Kok, in which big lingas still in place. Enjoy a bird's eye
view from the top of Prasat Thom (big temple) that overlooking
Dangrek Mountain Range and surrounding
forest.
Early departure on 110 Km we
reach Preah Vihear on the pearched
mountaintop in the Dangrek Mountain Range. An inscription found at the temple
provides a detailed account of Suryavarman II studying sacred rituals,
celebrating religious festivals and making gifts, including white parasols,
golden bowls and elephants, to his spiritual advisor, the aged Brahman
Divakarapandita. The Brahman himself took an interest in the temple, according
to the inscription, donating to it a golden statue of a dancing Shiva.
The magnificent temple complex of
Preah Vihear sits a face a specular view of the Cambodian countryside. The
temple give its name to local province of Preah Vihearand the temple was listed as a UNESCO World
Heritage site on 7 July 2008.
This morning, we drive toward Anlong Ven, it’s known as Khmer Rouge Cultural Site, the last strong hold of Khmer Rouge leaders.
We visit the house that once owned by former Khmer Rouge Commander Ta Mok (1979 – 1997) some remaining statues describe the way the rebels lived and how they arranged their troops during their bloody struggle again the government. We take a half an hours walk to a pile of tires which is believed to be the funeral pyre and burial site of Pol Pot, the leader of the Khmer Rouge.
* Tour price is based on 2 persons in shared double- or
twin-room accommodation.
* Tour validity: Price valid for travel before 30 April 2011
Price includes:
- Tours and transfers by private A/C car or mini bus with English speaking tour guide.
- Accommodations at hotels mentioned
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Entrance fees for sightseeing tour as indicated in program
- Water and fresh towel during tour
Price DOES NOT include:
- Personal Expenses
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