Preah Khan

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The Preah Khan temple complex situated at the northern edge of the Angkor Archaeological Park is one of the most significant buildings erected during the ancient Khmer empire.

t is a good counterpoint to Ta Prohm and generally sees slightly fewer visitors. Like Ta Prohm it is a place of towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation thanks to the ongoing restoration efforts of the World Monuments Fund (WMF).

Preah Khan covers a very large area, but the temple itself is within a rectangular enclosing wall of around 700m by 800m. The main entrance to Preah Khan is in the east, but most tourists enter at the west gate near the main road, walk the length of the temple to the east gate before doubling back to the central sanctuary and exiting at the north gate. Approaching from the west, there is little clue to nature’s genius, but on the outer retaining wall of the east gate is a pair of trees with monstrous roots embracing, one still reaching for the sky. There is also a curious Grecian-style two-storey structure in the temple grounds, the purpose of which is unknown, but it looks like an exile from Athens.

Vietnam Laos Cambodia

18 days 17 nights

Ho Chi Minh > Mekong Delta > Tien Giang > Ho Chi Minh > Da Nang > Hoi An > Hue > Ha Noi > Ha Long Bay > Ninh Binh > Ha Noi > Luang Prabang ( Laos ) > Siemreap ( Cambodia )

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Indochina countries ( Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia ) share a common cultural heritage yet possess their own unique personalities and histories as well. The French ruled this area, collectively known as Indochine, from the late 1800’s through the mid-20th century. The French influence still remains in some areas, mingling with the cultural influences of China and India.

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Travel from VietNam to Cambodia

14 days 13 nights

Ha Noi > Ninh Binh > Ha Long Bay > Ha Noi > Da Nang > Hoi An > Hue > Ho Chi Minh > Vinh Long > Ho Chi Minh > Siemreap ( Cambodia )

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A trip with lively images and major sites of the two countries in Indochina such as: beautiful landscapes of Vietnam, and Cambodian temples of Angkor Wat. Hotels with good comfort, a visit throughout Angkor and many original services will bring you an excellent balance in this area in terms of history. The tour will bring you to the extraordinary Indochina which is endowed generously by the nature. The timeless beauty of Halong Bay and majestic banks of the Mekong River are combined perfectly to the refinement of Hue Mausoleums and various Khmer’s temples of Angkor. On the way from Vietnam to Cambodia you will go from rapture to dazzling and have unforgettable memories in this area.

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