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Enter the ancient city of Angkor Thom
which houses many monuments
including the Bayon

CAMBODIA

Explore the kingdom of Cambodia and its turbulent history, ancient architecture, iconic
temples, delicious cuisine and warm, welcoming people.

TEMPLES OF ANGKOR SIEM REAP
Exploring the Temples of Angkor is a must for all More than just the gateway to the Temples of Angkor,
visitors to Cambodia. Marvel at the dramatic spires of Siem Reap is a bustling town with museums, day and
Angkor Wat, uncover the mysterious Buddha faces night markets and a lively evening pub street. See
of Bayon and discover the intricate web of tangled a traditional Apsaras dance performance and learn
tree roots at Ta Prohm. Cross the bridge lined with more about the country’s history and culture at the
stone carvings of deities into Angkor Thom and visit Cambodia Cultural Village and the Angkor National
Independence Monument, Phnom Penh the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Museum. Beyond Siem Reap are many outer-lying
Leper King. temples also worth visiting.

TONLE SAP LAKE PHNOM PENH
As the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, The reinvented riverside capital of Phnom Penh
Tonle Sap Lake and its natural resources are vitally buzzes with a youthful energy with boutiques, art
important to the surrounding communities. See the galleries and quirky cafés nestled along tree-lined
floating villages on the lake, complete with schools, boulevards. Motorbikes whizz through laneways
hospitals and restaurants, and the houses built high and markets are a flurry of activity. See the glittering
on stilts on the shoreline. Watch locals go about their Royal Palace, home to the current king and visit the
day on the water, then take a boat ride right up to infamous Killing Fields at Choeung Ek, a sobering
floating shops to buy a souvenir. reminder of the Khmer Rouge.

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