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Cambodia The Kingdom of Cambodia is an independent country with a population of more than 7 million people. With a surface area of 181,035 sq. km and once a French colony, is the least known Indochinese country. Cambodia has a distinct geographical personality: it is a wide basin surrounded by highlands. In this basin the farmer has created a simple life - an original civilization and philosophy of mildness. After many years of war, people rediscovered the meaning of "PEACE" They started to rebuild and reconstruct in all fields. Cambodia is divided into 20 provinces and rich in resources, forests, rubber, gems, and fish and has a big potential in tourism. Angkor Wat Temples of Angkor were built between 7th and 11th century when Khmer civilization was at its height of its extraordinary creativity. Angkor Wat is the cultural home of the Khmer people and one of the ancient wonders of the world. Its magnificent architecture was the evidence of the Khmer's strong belief in religions - Hinduism and Buddhism. First discovered by Western archeologists in the late 19th century, the lost city of Angkor is just re-opening to the exploration to the modern civilization. Siem Reap Town is where you will stay during your visit to Angkor, the millennium-old temple ruins of the Khmer Empire. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses dozens of temple ruins including Bayon, Banteay Srey and the legendary Angkor Wat whose artistic and archaeological significance and visual impact put it in a class with the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal. Angkor Wat 6 days Temples of Angkor were built between 7th and 11th century when Khmer civilization was at its height of its extraordinary creativity. Angkor Wat is the cultural home of the Khmer people and one of the ancient wonders of the world. Its magnificent architecture was the evidence of the Khmer's strong belief in religions - Hinduism and Buddhism. First discovered by Western archeologists in the late 19th century, the lost city of Angkor is just re-opening to the exploration to the modern civilization.   Itinerary Day 1 Transfer from Bangkok International Airport to hotel Day 2 Half day tour of The Temple & city tour, rest of the day is free Day 3 Free day as leisure Day 4 Flight to Siem Reap transfer to hotel and pick up for Sunset at Phnom Bakheng. Dinner at local restaurant or hotel Day 5 Full day tour of Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom (was the capital of the ancient Khmer for over 800 yrs, there are plenty of stone temple but the most famous is Bayon that has a lot of human faces around). Dinner at local restaurant with local dance Day 6 After breakfast visit Short Circuit, lunch at local restaurant then continue to visit Grand Circuit. Transfer to airport for departure flight back to Bangkok