Cambodia — South East Asia — Explore Worldwide 2008/09 online holiday brochure

SOUTH EAST ASIA CAMBODIA * THAILAND The tangled temples at Angkor/Andy Jackson Lost Cities of Angkor 10 DAYS HOTELS SPLENDOUR IN THE RAINFOREST Ref CM JFMAMJJASOND JFMA Lost Cities of Angkor Ref CM L AOS THAILAND CAMBODIA BANGKOK SIEM REAP Temples Emerald Buddha Grand Palace Boat trip Explore Angkor jungle temple complex Cambodia's Charming Capital After sightseeing in Bangkok, we fly to Phnom Penh where we spend time in this fascinating city. As well as the National Museum of Arts and Royal Palace, we spend time at the horrifying Tuol Sleng Museum and The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek stark reminders of the country's more recent unsettled history. Fabled Home of God-kings We journey overland to Siem Reap. This will be our base for the discovery and exploration of the vast ruins of the fabled royal city of Angkor, lost and forgotten for over 500 years in the Cambodian jungle. Ruled over by godkings, the ruins declare the power and wealth of the once-mighty Khmer empire. A mile or so outside the city walls are the five stone towers of Angkor Wat, looming high above the surrounding jungle forest, one of the most splendid temples in all Asia. Mystery & Magnificence Some 150 square kilometres are scattered with walled cities and magnificent stone temples, sculptures, reservoirs and causeways, built between the 9th and 13th centuries. Situated in an extraordinary jungle setting, it possesses a mystical and spiritual grandeur similar to the lost' city of Machu Picchu in Peru. On one of our days in Siem Reap we take an excursion to nearby Tonle Sap Lake for a boat trip to the floating villages of Chong Kneas. Lake Tonle Sap PHNOM PENH City tour Royal Palace km Gulf of Thailand 0 300 Cambodia has one of the richest cultural legacies in South East Asia. We contrast the modern day capital, Phnom Penh, with Angkor, the spectacular ancient capital of the powerful Khmer (Cambodian) kings. Three days are spent exploring the maze of architectural masterpieces in an area which is reputed to have the greatest concentration of religious monuments in the world. Looking into the past/John Telfer Ta Phrom Temple, Angkor/John Telfer FACTFILE Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Bangkok. 2 Arrive Bangkok. 3 In Bangkok; city tour. 4 Fly Phnom Penh; city tour including Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields'. 5 Visit the Royal Palace (including Silver Pagoda) and National Museum of Arts; PM drive Siem Reap. 6 Full day tour of the Angkor temples. 7 AM tour including Angkor Wat (12th century); PM visit Tonle Sap Lake by bus and boat. 8 Visit royal city of Angkor Thom and Bayon; late PM fly Bangkok. 9 Fly London. 10 Arrive London. Accommodation & Meals: 7nts hotel; 7 breakfasts included. See insert p2. Mode of Travel: Bus/Boat/Flights as itinerary. Comment: A short tour combining the contemporary history of Phnom Penh, the splendour of the Angkor temple complex and bustling Bangkok. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leaders (one each for Bangkok, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap) who will also assume the role of expert local guides, plus drivers and boatmen. Group Size: Approx. 13 to 18. Life on Tonle Sap Lake/Sam Weaver Request a tour dossier for comprehensive tour information 181

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