Prime Cambodia Impressive 5 days

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Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Tonle Sap Lake
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Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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About this tour

Experience the best of Cambodia in this captivating 5-day tour. Start in Phnom Penh, where you’ll explore the city’s rich history and landmarks. Next, journey to Siem Reap, the gateway to the stunning Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. Discover the grandeur of this ancient temple complex and immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture. Finally, venture to Tonle Sap Lake to witness the unique floating villages and enjoy a serene boat ride on Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and breathtaking sights.

Included/Excluded

  • * All accommodations (with Twin/Double rooms) while on tour
  • * Accommodation based on twin or double sharing room
  • * All transfers and road transport in modern, air-conditioned vehicles if specified in the program
  • * Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast, Br-Brunch, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
  • * Your tour guide is a professional, fully trained employee of Vietnam Tour Packages
  • * Entrance fees if specified in the program
  • * Airfares, Cruise, Train, Sleeper bus if specified in the program.
  • * Compulsory tips for tour guide and driver
  • * Meals not mentioned in the program
  • * Single Supplement. Early check-in and late check-out. Hotel/Room upgrade
  • * Drinks, personal expenses and any services not clearly mentioned in the program
  • * Surcharge for the festive seasons
  • * Applicable Government Taxes and other service charges.
  • * The tour cost does not include POE charges and passport charges.
  • * Porterage Facility

Itinerary

<span> Day 1</span> Welcome to Phnom Penh

You will receive a warm welcome upon arriving in Phnom Penh. A guide and driver will greet you at the airport and take you to your downtown hotel. After some free time to unwind, your guide will meet you once more for dinner at a local restaurant.

<span> Day 2</span> Phnom Penh

Following breakfast, visit the Royal Palace, the residence of the King of Cambodia and the royal family. Proceed to the Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom Temple, established in 1373 and one of Phnom Penh's most significant pagodas. In the afternoon, take a drive to explore the historical sites of the Khmer Rouge era, including the Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison) and the Choeng Ek “Killing Fields.”

<span> Day 3</span> Phnom Penh - Siem Reap by plane (Exclude flight )

Spend your morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap, a key tourist destination in Cambodia and the gateway to the renowned Angkor temples. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. After some free time to relax, meet your guide again for a Tuk Tuk ride through the outskirts of Siem Reap city, followed by a blessing ceremony conducted by Buddhist monks to wish you happiness, prosperity, and safety. Conclude your evening with dinner and an Apsara Dance performance at a local restaurant.

<span> Day 4</span> Angkor Complex

Rise early to transfer and experience the breathtaking sunrise over Angkor Temple. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, continue your exploration of Angkor Wat, a 12th-century temple complex originally built by King Suryavarman II as his state temple and capital. Following breakfast, visit other remarkable ruins including the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the striking Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, and Preah Khan Temple. In the afternoon, discover the enchanting Ta Prohm Temple, where fig and silk-cotton trees intertwine with the temple’s towers. Conclude the day with a stunning sunset at Preah Rup Temple.

<span> Day 5</span> Siem Reap – Tonle Sap - departure

On your final day in Cambodia, start the morning with a visit to the Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake. Enjoy a boat ride to observe daily life in the village and experience the unique riparian lifestyle and the natural beauty of the countryside. Afterward, explore the Artisan Dangkor workshop. Finally, transfer to the airport for your flight home. Wishing you a pleasant journey and thank you for choosing to travel with us.

Durations

5 - 8 days

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Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Tonle Sap Lake
Ba Chuc: A Haunting Memorial to Vietnam’s “Killing Fields” - Ba Chuc: A Haunting Memorial to Vietnam’s "Killing Fields" 📍 Location: 40km southwest of Chau Doc⏰ Opening Hours: Daily 9 AM – 5 PM💰 Entrance Fee: Free🚗 How to Get There: Take Highway 91, then Highway N1 along the Cambodia border toward Ha Tien, and turn south onto Highway 3T for the final stretch. You can hire a taxi or xe ôm (motorbike taxi) from Chau Doc, including waiting time if needed. A Tranquil Countryside with a Dark Past Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes southwest of Chau Doc, the peaceful village of Ba Chuc hides a history of unimaginable horror. In the late 1970s, as Cambodian refugees fled Pol Pot’s brutal regime, the region’s Khmer population swelled. Tragically, the Khmer Rouge pursued them into Vietnam, leaving behind a trail of massacres that still haunt this area today. The Ba Chuc Memorial: Remembering a Tragedy At the heart of the village stands a solemn memorial honoring the 3,157 victims of one of the worst massacres in Vietnamese history. Between April 18 and April 30, 1978, Khmer Rouge forces slaughtered nearly every resident, often in brutal and inhumane ways. Shockingly, only two villagers survived the bloodshed. The memorial structure, though simple in design, leaves a powerful impact. Beneath a stark concrete canopy lies an eight-sided glass enclosure, where skulls and bones of the victims are displayed, categorized by age—a chilling reminder of the innocence lost in this atrocity. Phi Lai Pagoda: A Silent Witness to Horror Many of the victims were mercilessly killed at the nearby Phi Lai Pagoda, which still bears visible bloodstains on its walls and floors. A small sign near the altar marks a tragic site where 40 villagers perished after a grenade was thrown into a tiny chamber beneath the shrine. Between the memorial and the pagoda, a small exhibition room houses harrowing black-and-white photographs taken immediately after the massacre. These images show scattered, mutilated corpses, offering an unfiltered look at the horrors inflicted upon Ba Chuc. Some pictures are extremely graphic and distressing, so visitors should be prepared before entering. Visiting Ba Chuc Today Despite its grim past, Ba Chuc remains an important historical site, attracting visitors who come to pay their respects and reflect on the devastation of war. A few cafés and food stalls nearby provide refreshments for those exploring the area. Ba Chuc stands as Vietnam’s own "Killing Fields", a stark reminder of the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge. While the site is not for the faint-hearted, it serves as a vital testament to history—one that should never be forgotten.The Hoa Hao Religion - The Hoa Hao Religion: A Unique Buddhist Sect in Vietnam 📍 Location: Hoa Hao Village, 20km east of Chau Doc👤 Founder: Huynh Phu So📜 Key Beliefs: Simplicity in worship, direct connection with the Supreme Being, ascetic lifestyle The Hoa Hao religion, a distinctive Buddhist sect, emerged in Vietnam in the late 1930s, originating from the small village of Hoa Hao, near Chau Doc. The movement was founded by Huynh Phu So, a visionary spiritual leader whose life story is deeply intertwined with the sect’s teachings. Origins and Core Beliefs Huynh Phu So, a frail child, was placed under the care of a reclusive monk, where he studied both traditional Buddhist teachings and mystical spiritual disciplines. In 1939, at the age of 20, he experienced a profound trance, during which a new form of Buddhism was revealed to him. Upon awakening, he was miraculously cured of his lifelong illness and began preaching his unique spiritual philosophy. Hoa Hao Buddhism promotes a stripped-down approach to worship, rejecting elaborate rituals, temples, and intermediaries such as monks and priests. Instead, it emphasizes direct personal communication with the Supreme Being. The faith also upholds strict moral values, discouraging alcohol, drugs, and gambling. These principles, along with Huynh Phu So’s reputed healing and prophetic abilities, quickly attracted a large following, especially among Vietnam’s rural peasant communities. Political Influence and Conflict Beyond its religious foundation, the Hoa Hao sect soon became a political force, forming a militia to support its nationalist, anti-French, and anti-Communist stance. During World War II, the Japanese occupation army supplied them with weapons, seeking to destabilize the French colonial administration. However, the French viewed the movement with deep suspicion, branding Huynh Phu So as the "Mad Monk." In 1941, he was imprisoned and later confined to a psychiatric hospital—where he astonishingly converted his doctor to Hoa Hao Buddhism. Upon his release in 1945, tensions between the Hoa Hao and the Viet Minh escalated, leading to Huynh’s assassination by Viet Minh agents in 1947. Despite fierce resistance, the sect’s influence waned over the following decades. In the 1950s, President Ngo Dinh Diem’s crackdown on dissident groups further weakened the movement, culminating in the capture and execution of Hoa Hao military leader Ba Cut in 1956. By the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, the Communist government had eliminated any remaining political or military presence of the sect. Hoa Hao Buddhism Today Despite its turbulent history, Hoa Hao Buddhism remains a significant spiritual tradition, with an estimated two million followers primarily residing in Chau Doc and Long Xuyen. Some devout male practitioners still wear long beards and hair tied in a bun, a traditional marker of Hoa Hao adherents. While the sect no longer engages in political activism, its legacy continues through its strong spiritual and ethical influence on local communities.
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