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| CATEGORY | : | Angkor Chronology Tours |
| TOUR NAME | : | Siem Reap - Angkor Tours |
| LOCATION | : | Cambodia |
| TOUR CODE | : | TCT-AC01 |
| DURATION | : | 05 Days – 04 Nights |
| DEPARTURE | : | Daily |
Highlight: (LoLei, Preah KO, Bakhong, Batchum, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom Complex, Phnom Bakheng, Banteay Srey Butterfly Center, Silk-Farm, Artisan D’angkor, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srey, Neak Pean, Preah Khan, Ta Som, Pre Rup, East Mebon, Banteay Kdei and Srah Srong).
DAY (01): (LoLei, Preah KO, Bakong, Kravan, Bat Chum, Pre Rup): Morning Tour: Lolei is worth a visit just for its exquisite carvings and inscriptions which some consider being the finest of Rolous Group. It was built in the reign of King Yasovarman I, dating from late 9th century 893 A.D, dedicating to the memory of his father and Shiva-God. Preah KO “Sacred Bull”, the funerary temple which consisted of a group of six brick towers which dating from the late 9thcentury in the reign of King Indravarman I 879. Bakong, the state temple of king Indravarman I (877-889) at City Hari-Hara-laya, the capital utilized by king Jayavarman II just before he moved his capital, Mahendra-parvata down from Koulen mountain in 850 A.D. It is the most impressive and significant temple mountain at Rolous Group, sitting at the center of the city Hari-Hara-laya. It was constructed at the end of 9thcentury 881 dedicating to Shiva-God. Lunch is at local restaurant. Afternoon Tour: Kravan, a shrine to Vishnu-God, is one of the last large brick buildings in Angkor and still belongs to the artistic trend that began in the reign of King HarshavamanI 10thcentury 921 A.D. Bat Chum is a brick temple consisting of a group of three towers but dating from the mid of the 10thcentury. Pre Rup, a pyramid temple-mountain which stands on a high base with three narrow tiers serves as a pedestal for the 5 brick towers. It was erected in the mid of the 10thcentury 961 during the reign of King Rajendravarman II, dedicating to Shiva-God and his ancestors. Dinner is on your own personal expense. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY (02): (East Mebon, Banteay Srey, Banteay Srey Butterfly Center, Local Market and Artisan D’angkor): Morning Tour: East Mebon stands on what was once an island in the Eastern Baray, and was built by Rajendravarman II in the mid of 10thcentury as a shrine to his ancestors and temple’s divinity Rajendresvara was dedicated on Friday 28th January 953 at about 11AM. Banteay Srei, the brilliant beauty and enchantment of Banteay Srei is nearly everyone’s favorite historical temple. The special charm of this small temple lies in its remarkable state of preservation and excellence is of decoration. It’s a Hindu temple which dating from the mid 10thcentury. Stop off at Banteay Srey Butterfly Center. Lunch is at local restaurant. Afternoon Tour: Local market, Siem Reap abounds with small markets, but there are several traditional markets are Centre Market, Old Market and Phsar Loeu. The old market, (Phsar-Chas) is the most popular for tourists and visitors. It offers the greatest selection of souvenirs and curious of any of the traditional markets. Artisan D’angkor is a school specializing in teaching wood and stone carving techniques to impoverished young generation people. It launched in 1992 under a join Cambodian/French initiative and partly financed by the EU since 1998 under the "REPLIC" programmed, Les Chantiers-Ecoles vocational center trains 650 apprentices a year included 160 in fine arts & crafts trades united in the "Artisans d'Angkor" production network. And Silk farm is at Phuk village about 15km. Dinner is on your own personal account.And overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY (03): (Ta Keo, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, Khleangs, Baksei Chamkrong, Prasat Bei, Thma Bay Kaek and Phnom Bakheng): Morning Tour: Ta Keo: It was built in the late 10th to early 11th by king Jayavarman 5, and Suryavarman 1, it was unseated to Shiva-God. It was a pyramid temple mountain which stood on a high base with 5 levels supported the 5 square sandstone towers. It the golden mountain which used as the head quarter symbolized of the justice of the mountains. Baphuon It would have been one of the most spectacular of Angkor’s temples in its heyday located 200 meters northwest of Bayon. It is a pyramid representation of mythical mountain Meru construction probably began under Suryavarman 1, and later completed by Udayadityavarman 2, (1050-1066). It makes the centre of the city that existed before the construction of Angkor Thom. Yosodharapura 2, (north of the golden towers Bayon) at distance of about 200 meters raises the tower of bronze, higher even than the Golden tower a truly astonishing spectacle with more than ten Chambers at its base (said the Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan). Phimeanakas, located inside the Royal palace compound, was the temple when the king worshipped. It must originally was built from 10th to the beginning 11th century AD by several kings. It has been crowned with a golden pinnacle, as Zhou Daguan described it as the tower of gold. It was a pyramid temple mountain with stood on a high rectangular laterite base with three levels and single tower on the top. It resembles those of the Maya temple at Tikal, Guatenmala. Khleangs: A long the East side of the central square are two groups of building the North & South Khleang, these two sandstone temples was built in the late 10th-11th century AD by king Jayavarman 5, and Suryavarman 1, the temples are similar in times, layout style and decoration, although inscriptions say that the south Khleang was built slightly later than the north one. Some historians believe that the building have been reception halls or receiving forcing dignitaries. Lunch is at local restaurant. Afternoon Tour: Baksei Chamkrong is located about 150 meters north of Phnom Bakheng a towering 12 meters tall brick and laterite pyramid base with four narrow tiers. It was constructed in the reign of king Harshavarman 1, (910-944) in the mid 10th century AD and completed by Rajendravarman 2, (944-968) shortly after the capital was returned to Angkor from Koh Kher. According to the inscriptions on the doorway Rajendravarman 2, Shiva image in 947 AD, it may have served as the funerary temple on the altar there is a reclining statue of Buddha from a latter period. Prasat Bei is located north-west of Baksei Chamkrong and west Thma Bay Kack about 175 meters. Prasat Bei means (three towers) made of brick stand on a north-south row, facing east and on 10 meters wide by 24 meters long laterite base. It was to probably constructed in the 10th century AD under the reign of king Yasovarman 1, the central towers contained a Shiva-Linga; the flanking towers reach no higher than the doorways. Only the lintels of the centre tower and south tower were carved, both showing Indra on the elephant Airavana. Thma Bay Kaek: stands in Angkor complex near the south gate of Angkor Thom and north of Baseichamkrong about 125 meters. This temple was made of brick in the 10th century in the reign of king Yasovarman 1, worship Shiva. The sacred treasure consisting of five gold leaves arranged in a quincunx, the centre leaf carving the image of Nandin, Shiva’s bull was found here. We see sunset on top of Phnom Kakheng Hill. And Dinner is on your own expense. And overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY (04): (Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom City): Morning Tour: Angkor Wat was built in the first half of the 12th century AD, for Vishnu God, it is most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor area. It over an area of about 82 hectare and it is comparable in size to the imperial palace in Beijing. It is largest religious building in the world. It stands on a high rectangular sandstone base with three levels, which use as the base of the five towers. It is the price ample of classical Khmer art and architecture; it is 5 towers symbolize the mythical mount Meru’s five peaks. The surrounding rectangular laterite walls represent the range of mountains at the edge of the cosmic world and the man-made lake the Ocean beyond. Lunch is at local restaurant. Afternoon Tour: Angkor Thom City was the last capital of the Khmer empire and use as a fortified city surrounded by a strong square laterite-walls 3 kilometers wide for each side was built by the in its present form by Angkor greatest builder king Jayavarman 7. The city has a 5 monumental gates, each one of which is 3 meters wide by 23 meters high and crowned by four gargantuan sculpture faces 3 meters high of Bodhisattwa Avalokitesvara represented to the four Buddhist Nobel truth like (Charity, compassion, sympathy, and Equanimity) or four cardinal directions. Bayon is the favorite temple of the most visitors, because it is famous for its four smiling stone faces. It is a 12th to 13th century Buddhist temple which stood on a high sandstone base with 3 levels. It located in the heart centre of Angkor Thom city. It stands as a symbol of the whole Khmer empire and it is 54 towers including 5 gates of Angkor Thom symbolize the provinces of the kingdom or the portrait of sovereign the exterior walls has extensive bas-reliefs wrap around it aerating intricate and fascinating story lives. The Terrace of Elephant, Terrace of leper King and Sour Proat. And sunset on Balloon ride. Dinner is on own personal expense.
DAY(05): (Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei and Srah Srang): Morning Tour: Preah Khan (The Sacred Sword)is an extensive monastic complex covering over the 56 hectares built by the great Angkor Thom construction king Jayavarman 7, as a monastery and teaching complex. It is the site of the world monuments fund (prime Asian project a painstaking renovations while the maintaining it’s a mysterious all are 5 and superb original structure. Neak Pean is from late 12th century, religion Buddhism built by the king Jayavarman 7, art style Bayon. It is a small man-made island temple which located in the middle of the last Baray called Jayatataka to be constructed by a famous Angkor constructor, king Jayavarman 7, It has only one sandstone towers which sib on a circular base in the centre of the main pool that symbolizes the Aravataphata lake in the Kimayayas, situated at the top of the Universe, which give birth to the 4 great rivers of the earth. It originally known as Rajasrei, which as represented at Neak pean takes its modern appellation, which means cooled serpent from the on coiled nagas that encircled the temple. It dedicated to Buddha, Neak pean contains several Buddha images. It may serve as an ablution and the water was originally to have healing sickness. Ta Som is fromlate 12th early 13th century AD by the famous, it was built in the reign of king Jayavarman 7, and it is classic Bayon-style monastic complex consisting of a tower, which stood on a ground level. It is a small quiet temple and affords a delightful undisturbed visit a significant feature of Ta som is the growth of a huge fissured on the east Gopura, which provides a dramatic example of nature and art entwined together. Lunch is at local restaurant. Afternoon Tour: Ta Prohm is one of the area most beautiful temples, it has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its peal lies in the fact that unlike the other monuments of the Angkor group, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of explorers first stumbled up on them. Banteay Kdei, a massive Buddhist monastery from the later part of the 12th -13th century AD, surrounded by four concentric walls. The temple is similar in art and architecture to Ta Prohm, but it is smaller and less complex. It is considerably less busy than nearby Ta Prohm and this alone can justify a visit. Srah Srong is locally known as the king’s (Bath or Monk’s Bath). It is a large man-made body of water which is 300 meters wide by 700 meters long. It also especially in the soft light of the sunset and other a beautiful, tranquil resting place, it was dug during the reign of king Rajendravarman 2, in 10th and Jayavarman 7, late 12th-13th century AD. A tiny sandstone chapel in the centre once bore a wooden roof, of which only the stone base remains. Dinner is own personal expense. And overnight in Siem Reap.
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