The Best of Cambodia & Laos

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Phumi
Samraong
Preah
Vihear
Poipet
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Sisophon
Angkor Wat
Siem Reap
T H A I L A N D
Battambang
Pouthisat
To n l e S a p
Phu Quoc
(Vietnam)
The Best of Cambodia in 1 Week
Stung Treng
Kampong Thrum
Me k ong R.
Can Tho
Kratie
L A O S
Kampong Cham
Banlung
Senmonorom
Lumphat
Phnom Penh
Koh Kong
3–5 Prey Veng
Kampong Spoe
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Ta Khmau
Sre Ambel
GULF OF
Svay Rieng
Takeo
E T N A M
THAILAND
6 7 Chau Doc
Ho Chi Minh City
(Saigon)
Sihanoukville Kep
Kampot Kampot
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Temples of Angkor
Phnom Penh
Sihanoukville
Optional Kampot
Angkor Thom was built. Afterward, take in
the Terrace of the Leper King.
By now you will be very tired, very hot,
and in need of something cold and refreshing
with lunch. Get your driver to take
you the short distance back to town to
recharge your batteries.
Early afternoon is a good time to see Ta
Phrom. This temple, wonderfully overgrown
by roots, is a favorite for most visitors.
By now it should be about 2pm and
the perfect time to head back to Angkor
Wat itself and see the spectacular basreliefs
and the soaring towers, and to test
just how practical your shoes are when
negotiating the steep and uneven steps.
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C H I N A
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In the evening you could take in some
classical dancing or simply enjoy the lively
restaurants, cafes, and nightlife of Siem
Reap.
Day 2: Temple Hopping
In the morning, take in some more temples.
Preah Khan is a large and important
complex full of intriguing passages lined
with carvings (p. 120). The temple mountain
of Pre Rup rises out of the flatlands,
and if you climb it you not only get to see
detailed and richly preserved carvings, you
also get good views of the surrounding
countryside. After that, you have the option
of returning to the temple you liked most
for further exploration, whether that’s Angkor
Wat itself, the Bayon, or Ta Phrom.
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