Cambodia and Laos cultural heritage 9 th
Line highlights:
① Accompanied by top guides, avoid crowds and visit all the classic and niche monuments of Angkor Site.
② Explore the countryside of Siem Reap by boat, cattle-pulling cart and hiking, and enjoy sunset cocktails in the rice fields.
③ Take an exclusive boat to visit Tonle Sap Lake and be a guest on the water.
④ Stay in Luang Prabang for 4 consecutive nights and enjoy the Buddhist mountain city and French India The old-time style of *.
⑤ Walk with elephants in the jungle and learn about Asian elephant protection at close range.
From the end of October to the end of March of the following year, 2 people make a trip, Depart at any time
Itinerary
Fly to Siem Reap and pick up to the hotel by special car. In the evening, visit the Bandeikati Temple, which was built at the end of the 12 th century, and has preserved Exquisite relief of the Goddess of Apsara; Finally, take a boat to float on the moat, sip cocktails and enjoy the sunset.
Meals: None
HOTEL : La Résidence d ‘Angkor
According to our carefully researched route that can avoid crowds in reverse, the guide accompanied us to explore all the best historic sites in Angkor Wat and have breakfast at the ancient temple hidden in the forest.
○ Taburong Temple: famous as the location of the movie “Tomb Raider”, famous for its interlaced banyan trees and historic sites
○ Angkor Royal City: The largest capital in the history of Angkor Empire. The inner city surrounded by a moat contains many historical sites
○ Bayan Temple: At 49 Tallinn composed of tall towers, The site of the famous statue “Khmer’s Smile” is the only Mahayana Buddhist temple in Angkor
Dining: Breakfast
Hotels: La Résidence d ‘Angkor
An hour’s ride to Litchi Mountain National Park is the place where Angkor’s founding emperor Jayavarman II declared himself king. Visit the 8-meter-long statue of Nirvana Reclining Buddha, and the site of Gobasbin (with many Linga stone carvings symbolizing Shiva worship carved on the riverbed). There are also two natural waterfalls where you can enjoy the cool water.
On the way back to Siem Reap, stop and visit the Hindu temple complex built in the 11 th century and dedicated to Shiva in an almost deserted state.
Dining: Breakfast
HOTEL : La Résidence d ‘Angkor
Depart in the dark night and wait for the sunrise of Angkor Temple at the best angle. This is the best preserved temple in Siem Reap ruins, with its architectural magnificence and Depicting the Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata The relief is famous all over the world. Angkor Temple was built in the early 12 th century. Unlike the Khmer kings who worshipped Shiva, the god of destruction, the builder Suriyavarman II worshipped Vishnu, the patron saint, and was changed into a Buddhist temple by later generations at the end of 12 th century.
In the afternoon, explore the idyllic countryside of Siem Reap with a combination of boat ride, traditional cattle cart and hiking, and enjoy the sunset with cocktails in the rice fields.
Dining: Breakfast
Hotels: La Résidence d ‘Angkor
Explore Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, by exclusive boat, and walk into the local characteristic water diaojiaolou houses. In the afternoon, we will drop off by special bus and fly to Luang Prabang, a small town in northern Laos.
Dining: Breakfast, lunch
Hotels: La Residence Phou Vao
Set out before sunrise and join local Buddhist believers Participate in the 2500-year-old alms giving ceremony. This ceremony can only be seen in Laos. There are many monasteries in the streets and alleys of Luang Prabang, and the monasteries here are closed. Hundreds of monks go to the streets and alleys every morning to seek alms, and the whole city will wake up. Then return to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, visit Luang Prabang, the most beautiful ancient city in Laos, and visit the National Museum converted from the former royal palace (closed on Tuesday). The 16 th century Xiangman Temple, which houses many Buddhist crafts. Climb the 328 steps before sunset and worship the sacred mountain Pussi, overlooking the panoramic view of Luang Prabang.
Dining: Breakfast
Hotels: La Residence Phou Vao
Meet Asian elephants along the Nankan River, walk for about 2 hours, enter the jungle along the stream, and bathe the elephants by the river. Then walk side by side with elephants, cross jungles and rivers, and feel their simple happiness in the natural environment. The guide will introduce you to the successful practice of local wildlife protection. Have lunch at noon on a small balcony overlooking the rushing river. Return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon.
Dining: Breakfast, lunch
Hotels: La Residence Phou Vao
In the morning, take a boat ride upstream along the Mekong River and Namkan River to the famous Thousand Buddha Cave, which preserves Buddha statues of different styles and sizes left by all pilgrims. On the way, you will also visit traditional fishing villages. In the afternoon, take a bus to the traditional village. The local residents still maintain the traditional crafts of hand-made pulp papermaking and weaving. You will learn about these traditional ancient methods and try weaving and dyeing yourself.
Dining: Breakfast, lunch
Hotels: La Residence Phou Vao
End of drop-off on Day 9
Special bus drop off to Luang Prabang and end the trip.
Dining: Breakfast
Hotel: None
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