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Enter the ancient city of Angkor Thom
which houses several 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 simply the gateway to the Temples of
visitors to Cambodia. Marvel at the dramatic spires of Angkor, Siem Reap is a quaint town with many other
Angkor Wat, uncover the mysterious Buddha faces temples to discover, plus museums, markets and a
of Bayon and discover the intricate web of tangled bustling pub street. See a traditional Apsaras dance
tree roots at Ta Prohm. Cross the bridge, lined with performance and learn more about the country’s
stone carvings of deities, into Angkor Thom and visit history and culture at the Cambodia Cultural Village
Royal Palace, Phnom Penh the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the and the Angkor National Museum. Beyond Siem
Leper King. Reap are many outer-lying 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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