5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS PHNOM PENH WITH TAKEO, MINI ANGKOR & SILK ISLAND

Welcome to Phnom Penh – the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial styles with French villas and large tree-line sidewalk. Pick up and transfer to check in hotel. After the short rest you will visit the impressive colorful Khmer-style royal palace complex build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom. Nearby is Silver pagoda (the emerald Buddha temple), where contain plenty of Buddha Statues decorated and made by gold, diamond, gemstone and silver. Then explore the National Museum; a beautiful Khmer architecture building contains more than 5000 art antiques made by bronze, wood, gold, silver, copper, sandstone and others. We will stop at Independence monument, and we pass through the river-front park where 4 rivers meet at a junction including mystical Mekong. Walk up to sacred hill Phnom Daun Penh – also the name of a pagoda and name of the capital nowadays. Overnight in Phnom Penh

Breakfast at hotel, in the morning we visit Choeung Ek museum, where between 1975 and 1978 about 17,000 men, women, children and infants detained and tortured at S-21 were transported for the extermination. We continue to Tuol Sleng prison now is Genocide Museum, the most secret part of the Khmer Rouge regime. It’s also called S-21 (abbreviated for Security Office 21), Khmer Rouge's premier security camp, specifically designed for the interrogation and extermination of anti-Angkor elements. Leave the relics of the bad history of Cambodia we will have lunch before going shopping around Russian market, enjoy the bustling daily activities of the locals. Last, we will take a cruise to see the sunset on the Mekong and Tonle Sap River in the “Four Arms” section where the Mekong meets the Tonle Sap River before splitting into two branches. Overnight in Phnom Penh

After breakfast, we visit the quiet town of Takeo before taking a short cruise to Angkor Borei, located just few kilometers from Vietnam border. There is a small museum containing several copies of sculptures from the nearby ruins and few 4th-century artifacts. Our boat continues to pre Angkorian-style temple of Phnom Da and Asram Maharosei, a temple with ascending path over some big rocks.

This afternoon, you will return to Phnom Penh with stop on the way to visit Tonle Bati Lake, a popular weekend destination for the local people. It is also a popular fishing spot for both tourists and people who live locally. We then visit the nearby small picturesque Angkorian temple of Ta Prohm, the Bayon-style temple built in the late 12th century and left in much the same condition in which it was founded - unlike most of the Angkorian ruins. Overnight in Phnom Penh

After breakfast, we will set off on an interesting tour of Silk Island. We will sail along the Phnom Penh River, passing the Royal Palace, towards the junction of the Tonle Sap, Mekong and Bassac Rivers. We will also see floating villages and fishing families living on their boats. After approximately 1 hour by boat, we will arrive at Silk Island, where we will explore the village by Tuk-Tuk, take in the rural landscapes and connect with the local people who call the Silk Islands their home. The friendly villagers will give us a real insight into the art of silk weaving in Cambodia, a tradition that has been passed down from parents to children for generations. This is an incredible opportunity to learn more about the culture of this country and experience its rich heritage firsthand. You can enjoy lunch at Bonnivoit Garden Homestay Restaurant or Return to city for lunch. Later shopping at the Central Market, a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. Initial design and layouts are from French architect Louis Chauchon. Overnight in Phnom Penh

Morning after breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to airport for flight departure