You may have heard of famous Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, but you still have not had any chance to come to see once. In this time, Idealtravelasia would like to give you a classic tour experiencing these destinations in 7 days. Hope that after this trip, you not only understand about a typically asian country but also have new thoughts and feeling about a country's culture.
Day 01 - Arrival – Phnom Penh by flight
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our guide and driver and then transferred to check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, we explore the stunning Royal Palace complex, home to the Cambodian royal family and a symbol of the nation. We begin amid the beautiful royal gardens, landscaped with tropical plants and studded with gleaming spires.
- The Royal Palace - the symbol of Cambodia
We enter the Throne Hall where the royal receptions are held and the Cambodian king's coronation took place. We then pass the Napoleon III Pavilion made from iron, a gift from the French emperor in the 19th century.
We continue to the Silver Pagoda, named after the 5000 silver tiles covering the floor, each weighing 1kg. Inside are some of the country's most cherished treasures, including a life-size gold Buddha studded with 9584 diamonds, the largest weighing 25 carats. There is also a delicate emerald Buddha made of baccarat crystal, which gives the temple its Khmer name of Wat Preah Keo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).
We leave the Royal Palace and continue to the nearby National Museum, home to the world's finest collection of sculpture from the Angkor period. The exquisite building was completed between 1917 and 1920 and features a lush courtyard garden surrounded by collections from the pre-Angkor, Angkor and post-Angkor periods. We concentrate on the incredible sandstone sculpture from Angkor, as well as the intricate bronzes.
Accommodation at hotel.
Day 02 - A free day roaming in Phnom Penh
If you are keen to see a slice of rural Cambodia and learn how the silk-weavers produce those beautiful sarongs and scarves, then set aside a half-day trip by boat to a nearby island in the Mekong River called Koh Dach, also known as ‘Silk Island’. We travel to a small village where silk weaving is their livelihood and where there is a loom under every house. We can see the weaving techniques first-hand and experience the realities of village life up close and personal.
We travel to the Russian Market, one of the premier shopping destinations in the Cambodian capital. Known as Psar Tuol Tom Pong, it earned its nickname in the 1980s, when Russians were the only tourists in Cambodia. A rambling place, it is bursting with bargains, including handicrafts, carvings, silk and textiles, clothing and footwear, and lots of pirated software, CDs and DVDs, not forgetting enough motorcycle parts to assemble a homemade moped.
After some time here to browse or buy, we travel to the impressive Central Market, one of the city landmarks. Originally completed by the French in 1937, this striking structure is known as Psar Thmei in Khmer or New Market. The huge dome is wonderfully ventilated, a testament to the design, and this market is loaded with anything and everything available in Cambodia. Buy with caution, as this market has a reputation for overcharging or 'shaving your head' as Cambodians like to call it.
- Wat Phnom - the symbol of the city
We then make for Wat Phnom, a symbol of the city. Located on one of the few hills in this pancake-flat capital, the first pagoda was originally built in 1373 to house Buddha statues discovered in the Mekong by a woman named Penh. This gives us the modern name of the city, Phnom Penh or Hill of Penh. Cambodians come to the shrine to pray for luck in love and life, employment and exams, so there it is always a bustling place.
Day 03 - Move to Battambang ( 291 km, approx 08 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive from Phnom Penh to Battambang and transfer to the hotel. We visit the old city, French architecture houses and local market.
- Sailing on the way to Battabang
Accommodation at the hotel.
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