ANGKOR WAT

Angkor Wat is the largest temple in the world, with a volume of stone equaling that of the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. It is unlike all other Khmer temples in that it faces west, and it is inspired by 12th century Hinduism. Conceived by Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat took several decades to build. Intricate base relief surround Angkor Wat on four sides. The way the light glows on the ancient stones makes sunrise and sunset the best time to wander through Angkor Wat's 2 square kilometers, climb its tower.

BAKHENG MOUNTAIN


Dominating the flat landscape, this 10th Century mountain temple is the most popular spot in the area to watch a classic sunset over Angkor Wat and the surrounding fest.

ANGKOR THOM/ BAYON TEMPLE


The ancient walled city of Angkor Thom, literally "Great City, "built in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII, contains the famous Bayon temple with its more than 200 enormous mysterious smiling faces. It also contains the 300 meter-long Elephant terrace with its large sculptured royal elephants and Garudas, the mythical guard half-man, half-bird. Also within the walled area is the terrace of the Leper King. A sandstone replica of the Leper King is here.

BANTEAY SREI


This is the fabled pink temple of women, so called because it is made of pink sandstone & considered a tribute to the beauty of women. Its small size, delicate carving and remarkable state of preservation make Banteay Srei one of travelers' favorite temples. Its Apsara and male and female divinities represent the most skilled craftsman ship of sandstone carvings.

TA PROHM TEMPLE


This temple was one of Jayavarman VII’s first major temple Projects. Ta Prohm was dedicated to his mother. It was originally constructed as Buddhist Monastery and was enormously wealthy in its time, boasting of control over 3,000 villages, thousands of support staff and vast stores of jewels and gold.

PHNOM PENH - THE ROYAL CITY

ROYAL PALACE


Built in 1866 by His Majesty Preah Bat Norodom, the Royal Palace is now home to his Majesty Preah Bat Nodom Shihanouk and Her majes t y Preah Reach Akka-Mohesey Norodom. Most of the buildings inside the palace are closed to the public, except for special occasions. Also within the palace walls is the Silver Pagoda, which draws its name from the 5,000 silver tiles that pave its floor. Inside the pagoda there are hundreds of gifts to Cambodian king, including a solid-gold Buddha encrusted with 9,584 diamonds weighing 90 kilograms.

NATIONAL MUSEUM


Located just north of the Royal Palace, the National Museum was recently rested to its former glory as one of the finest examples of Khmer architecture. On display there are more than 5,000 artifacts and objects of art from the 6th to the 13th centuries. They include sands tone s culptures , royal barges , palanquins and silk, intricately woven with silver and gold threads. There are also rare religious objects in gold, silver and bronze.

SIHANOUK VILLE

THE BEAUTIFUL SAND BEACHES


The town of Sihanoukville is surrounded on 3 sides by the Bay of Thailand. From the beaches and surrounding hills, many of the country's small islands can be seen. Many of the beaches are filled with grass hut restaurants and bars, some of the beaches are rocky, a couple are big resorts, and some are pure sandy beaches.

Many vacation activities around town are related to the beaches. Swimming and sunning, trips to the islands, scuba diving, fishing, and snorkeling. Within town, there are many themed restaurants and bars owned by people from all over the world. Buddhist temples, mountain biking, walking around downtown and the central market, shopping, and seeing the Cambodian culture are also popular activities.

Many close by stops await you from downtown Sihanoukville. The fishing village at Stung Hauv, Kbal Chay Waterfalls, Ream National Park, day trips to the islands. You can even holiday in the coastal towns of Kampot, Kep and Bokor Mountain, just 2 hours away.

HONEYMOON TOURS


Cambodia is the ideal honeymoon destination, filled with white sandy beaches, cultural wonders and luxurious hotels. The friendly people and warm climate add to the allurement of the region. A couple's life is very fabulous, it's our traditional and our own culture that every body has to get married “only one wedding in the lifetime”. We would like to share our culture to you if you are interested to experience with traditional custom of Khmer wedding in Cambodia. This package has included romantic dinner under candle-light and sunset cocktails in unique locations. The beach in Sihanouk Ville has long been a favorite destination for honeymooners. Several days in a romantic beachside resort are sure to be a highlight of any honeymoon tour after the visits of Khmer cultural wonders.