3D WAT

SINGAPORE - SIEM REAP (NO MEALS) DAY 1: Arrive at Siem Reap International Airport and transfer to the hotel. In the morning, visit the ancient capital of (12th century). See the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), (recently re-opened after years of restoration), the Royal Enclosure, , Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon, visit with its unique brick sculptures and (“The Royal Baths”), undoubtedly used in the past for ritual bathing. Then visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: . The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Sunset at Angkor Wat. Overnight at the hotel. SIEM REAP (B) DAY 2: Breakfast at hotel. Continue to temple (10th century), regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer art. Stop at a local village to visit families who are producing palm sugar. Visit Banteay Samre, one of the most complete complexes at Angkor due to restoration using the method of “anastylosis”. The name Samre refers to an ethnic group of mountain people, who inhabited the region at the base of and were probably related to the Khmers. No inscriptions have been found for this temple, but the style of most of the architecture is of the classic art of the middle period similar to Angkor Wat. The proportions of Banteay Samre are splendid. A unique feature is an interior moat with paving, which when filled with water must have given an ethereal atmosphere to the temple. Visit , one of the area’s most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Visit Chau Say Tevoda and temples. Visit temple, built by the King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation. Then visit , a fountain built in the middle of a pool and representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake. Sunset at . Overnight at the hotel

SIEM REAP – SINGAPORE (B) Breakfast at hotel. Visit a floating village, take a traditional wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap Lake, the “Great Lake” of , one of the largest in Asia. Visit Senteurs D’Angkor and experience the authentic scents and tastes of Cambodia through a range of traditional handmade products that help create jobs and incomes for impoverished rural communities. Delicatessen delights include spices, traditional teas, highland coffees and local rice liquors. There are also medical balms and natural massage oils as well as perfumed candles and incense. Visit “Les Artisans d’Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles”, this centre is working with young artisans; the team creates, produce and market a unique collection of ornamental sculpture, lacquer ware, silk weaving and silk painting. The company promotes fair, sustainable development in order to provide benefits to the rural communities. Time at leisure at the local market (if time permits). Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight to Singapore.

Cost per person: Valid 01 Nov’15 to 30 Sep’16 Hotels proposed Adult twin Adult twin Adult twin 2 pax 3-5 pax 6-9 pax Somadevi Angkor (ROH room - 3*) $ 660 $ 620 $ 580 Angkor Miracle (deluxe city view - 4*) $ 720 $ 680 $ 640 Raffles Grand D’Angkor (state room - 5* $ 1220 $ 1180 $ 1140 NB: airfare maybe lower by budget airlines, so check for your dates!

Includes: • airfare by Silk Air to Siem Reap (‘K’ class) • 2 nights accommodation with daily breakfast • return airport transfers • tours specified & entrance fee • English speaking guide

Excludes: • airport taxes approx $ 175 • surcharge for period: 23 Dec to 02 Jan’16 • compulsory surcharge Christmas & New Year’s dinners • visa fees for non-Singaporeans • other meals, personal expenses, tips, etc.

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