Day 9 - 29 July - Siem Reap

martedì 4 maggio 2010

If you have enough strength and energy I would advise you to leave very early morning to watch the sunrise from the summit of Phnom Bakeng the natural hill of Angkor.

The dirt path from the gentle slope that leads up the hill path to be dark and artificial lighting. It is easy to get around by all and can cover about 100 meters in altitude. The fresh air of early morning and the beautiful view from here you can see on the rural surroundings create a pleasant atmosphere ideal for the day, ideally starting from the first and oldest temple of Angkor.

Departure from hotel at about 04:45.

After the visit to Phnom Bakeng return to the hotel will make a good breakfast. Then transfer to the road at about 07:30 in Siem Reap with a few visits of particular interest along the way including Sambor Prei Khuk, the actual name of the archaeological site coincides with the ancient city pre-Angkoriana of Ishanapura.  sights in Cambodia today. Connect person among them some remote rural villages with exotic and picturesque wooden houses, inhabited by simple and hospitable people common in the countryside. Passing slowly through the straw fences that surround the small garden of each house you will cross glances with cute kids intrigued by our passage. Few chase our cars as a token of affection and friendship running or riding fast on their small bikes. It will make stops here to socialize with the locals but it will be good to keep a proper respect and seek permission before photographing. Our guides will better instruct attitudes more appropriate to maintain.

The ancient city of Ishanapura was divided into three distinct areas that span a wide area. The visit will be walking along a distance of about 2km to admire the ruins of pre-angkoriane date from the seventh and eighth centuries. Some buildings have a unique shape and original octagonal.

Lunch en route Khmer September at a lovely resort surrounded by nature.

Before coming to Siem Reap will be another important step to see the bridges built in the late twelfth century by the great King Jayavarman VII undertook the construction of a dense road network linking the different provinces of the Empire.

Today's fast and Route 6 connecting Kompong Thom to Siem Reap in fact, still following the same path of the ancient Khmer means of communication.

Arrival at Siem Reap scheduled for late afternoon and hotel accommodation

 SOFITEL PHOKEETHRA ROYAL ANGKOR GOLF & SPA RESORT*****

Luxury hotel belonging to the famous French hotel chain, offers elegant classical style rooms in buildings of only three floors built on a large oriental garden and overlooking a large lake filled with exotic lotus flowers.

Offers various outlets including a refined French restaurant, a Japanese restaurant and coffee shop where you can have rich and inviting international buffets for both breakfast and lunch and dinner.
Several nights a week the hotel also offers a typical dinner menu served in the local outdoor theater where they performed the "Apsaras", legendary dancers nymphs of Hindu culture.

Sistemation  LUXURY ROOM

Dinner in the restaurant, considered one of the best in Cambodia

Day 9 - 29 July - Siem Reap