Destinations: Siem Reap – Banteay Samre – Grand Circuit
Duration: 1 day – Departure: daily – Type: private tour
Banteay Srei is one of the most unusual temples of Angkor, Cambodia. It lies 20 km due north of the main group, at 13.59 N, 103.96667 E. It is built largely of red sandstone, which is covered with elaborate and deeply carved decoration. The buildings themselves are miniature in scale. These factors have made the temple extremely popular with tourists, and have led to its being widely praised as a “precious gem”, or the “jewel of Khmer art”.
COST : $98 /pax
Trip Highlights:
- Visit Banteay Srey – the exquisite ‘Women’s Citadel’.
- Visit Ta Som is a small Buddhist temple dedicated to the father of King Jayavarman VII and East Mebon which is a 10th Century temple Built during the reign of King Rajendravarman, stands on what was an artificial island at the center of the now dry East Baray reservoir.
Full Day : Banteay Srey – Grand Circuit Full Day
After breakfast at hotel, we transfer to visit Banteay Srey – the exquisite ‘Women’s Citadel’. Located 32 km from Siem Reap town, this was Cambodia’s last major Khmer temple to be re-discovered, then we visit Banteay Samre.
Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon continue the tour to visit Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool and representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain–lake. Continue to visit Preah Khan, also built by King Jayavarman VII. And also visit Ta Som is a small Buddhist temple dedicated to the father of King Jayavarman VII and East Mebon which is a 10th Century temple Built during the reign of King Rajendravarman, stands on what was an artificial island at the center of the now dry East Baray reservoir. Drive back to your hotel in Siem Reap.
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Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: NA
Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE