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- Starting Time: 8:00am
- Departure Point: From your hotel in Siem Reap
- Time Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
- Return Details: Back to your hotel in Siem Reap
- Highlights -
# Visit Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom and Angkor National Museum.
# See the smiling faces at Bayon Temple.
# Private tour with the professional English-speaking guide.
- What You Can Expect -
After breakfast, visit the Angkor National Museum, which is home to a comprehensive collection of Cambodian artifacts showcasing the origins of Khmer art, culture, and architecture.
Afterwards, drive to the ancient royal city of Khmer Empire with its centre piece; the Bayon temple. As you approach, you will notice the enigmatic faces of former King Jayavarman VII looking into every direction. Your guide will take you to the Terrace of the Elephants, which served as a platform from where the King could welcome back his victorious army and the Terrace of the Leper King, which holds detailed carvings winding along a narrow passage way that leads to the Baphuon complex.
Return to Siem Reap to rest and enjoy lunch on your own before continuing with a visit to the picturesque temple of Ta Prohm, a jungle-clad temple overgrown with fig trees. The magnificent roots of the trees have merged over the centuries with the temple』s huge stone blocks, emphasizing a 『forgotten city』 feeling.
- Attractions-
# Angkor National Museum
In November 2007, the Angkor National Museum opened its doors, offering a comprehensive collection of Cambodian artifacts showcasing the origins of Khmer art, culture, and architecture. With eight galleries in total, it covers in depth the history of Cambodia and the Khmer Empire as well as a fascinating collection of Buddhist artifacts. Apart from the antiques and historical relics, they have successfully integrated state-of-the-art multimedia technology to help bring the exhibitions to life.
# Angkor Thom
Located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was established in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII.
# Bayon Temple
A temple in the center of Angkor Thom, symbolizes the ancient glorious time.
Here, the smiling faces carved with the image of king Jayavarman VII can be seen everywhere.
# Ta Prohm Temple
This beautifully conserved temple was built by King Jayavarman VII. The temple's main image, representing Prajnaparamita, the personification of wisdom, was modelled on the king's mother.
- Starting Time: 8:00am
- Departure Point: From your hotel in Siem Reap
- Time Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
- Return Details: Back to your hotel in Siem Reap
- Highlights -
# Visit Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom and Angkor National Museum.
# See the smiling faces at Bayon Temple.
# Private tour with the professional English-speaking guide.
- What You Can Expect -
After breakfast, visit the Angkor National Museum, which is home to a comprehensive collection of Cambodian artifacts showcasing the origins of Khmer art, culture, and architecture.
Afterwards, drive to the ancient royal city of Khmer Empire with its centre piece; the Bayon temple. As you approach, you will notice the enigmatic faces of former King Jayavarman VII looking into every direction. Your guide will take you to the Terrace of the Elephants, which served as a platform from where the King could welcome back his victorious army and the Terrace of the Leper King, which holds detailed carvings winding along a narrow passage way that leads to the Baphuon complex.
Return to Siem Reap to rest and enjoy lunch on your own before continuing with a visit to the picturesque temple of Ta Prohm, a jungle-clad temple overgrown with fig trees. The magnificent roots of the trees have merged over the centuries with the temple』s huge stone blocks, emphasizing a 『forgotten city』 feeling.
- Attractions-
# Angkor National Museum
In November 2007, the Angkor National Museum opened its doors, offering a comprehensive collection of Cambodian artifacts showcasing the origins of Khmer art, culture, and architecture. With eight galleries in total, it covers in depth the history of Cambodia and the Khmer Empire as well as a fascinating collection of Buddhist artifacts. Apart from the antiques and historical relics, they have successfully integrated state-of-the-art multimedia technology to help bring the exhibitions to life.
# Angkor Thom
Located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was established in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII.
# Bayon Temple
A temple in the center of Angkor Thom, symbolizes the ancient glorious time.
Here, the smiling faces carved with the image of king Jayavarman VII can be seen everywhere.
# Ta Prohm Temple
This beautifully conserved temple was built by King Jayavarman VII. The temple's main image, representing Prajnaparamita, the personification of wisdom, was modelled on the king's mother.
