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Itinerary of
2-Day Angkor Core Temples (Ang-Core-2D)
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Itinerary Description of (Ang-Core-2D):
In the morning, we start with going to Angkor Thom city, founded in 12th century by king Jayavarman VII and remained the capital until 17th century. At this city, you will visit the most well-preserved gate amongst all the fives, then continue to the peaceful smiling faced tower temple of Bayon, Terrace of Elephant, The Leper king terrace, the ancient royal palace, Phimeanakas, a group of small laterite temples so-called Prasat Suor Prat, the lonely temple of Preah Palelay and Preah Pithu Temple, the one among the most ignored monuments at Angkor. Before we call it a morning tour, we finish with the Preah Khan Temple dedicated to the Jayavarman VII' s father which will amaze us with its complicated mega structure and gigantic creepers. After a break for lunch, drive into the real jungle to whisper in the quiet temple of Ta nei. Then it will be time for you to stroll around the tourist-wish-to-see jungle temple, namely Ta Prhom, overgrown by huge tree monsters with snake-like-roots, which is featured in Tomb Raider movie. Before getting back to the town, we will come across a 10th century Kravan temple built of brick decorated with scene about life of god of protection Vishnu.
In the morning, we head to the active pilgrimage site of Angkor Wat, the biggest Hindu temple in the world to enjoy with the longest lively carving of more than 2000 meters long by 2 meters high, excluding relief on ceiling and hundreds of roof supporting pillars. After a short trekking through trees in Angkorwat complex, we are making a 35 km journey across villages to the amazing pink sand stone temple of Banteaysrei that has the most well- preserved carving and also the only shrine decorated with the deepest bas-relief amongst all temples in Cambodia. In the afternoon, let us take you back to the Angkorian days to learn about how people make their living by taking a private boat to cruise around floating villages on the biggest lake in South East Asia, so-called Tonle Sap Lake.