Preah Rup

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Preah Rup is a Hindu temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built as the state temple of Khmer king Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or early 962. It is a temple mountain of combined brick, laterite and sandstone construction.

The temple has a square lay-out and two perimeter walls. The outer enclosure is a platform bounded by a laterite wall, 117 meters N-S by 127 meters E-W. A laterite causeway gives entry from the east; unfortunately, a modern road cuts across it. The four external gopuras are cross-shaped, having a central brick section (consisting of three rooms flanked by two independent passageways) and a sandstone vestibule on both sides. To either side inside the eastern gate is a group of three towers aligned north to south.

There is also a series of long distinct galleries running along each side, a distinctive feature of 10th century architecture that would be substituted by a continuous gallery from Ta Keo onward.

The final squared pyramid, measuring 50 m at its base, raises in three steep tiers a dozen metres in height to a 35 m square platform at the summit. The lowest tier is symmetrically surrounded by 12 small shrines. At the top, five towers are arranged in a quincunx, one at each corner of the square and one in the center. Deities carved as bas-reliefs stand guard at either side of the central tower’s eastern door; its other doors are false doors. The southwest tower once contained a statue of Lakshmi, the northwest tower a statue of Uma, the southeast tower a statue of Vishnu and the northeast tower a statue of Shiva. The last one has an inscription on doorjambs that dates from Jayavarman VI and is the only proof of his reign at Angkor.

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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Mekong Delta to Cambodia

9 days 8 nights

Ho Chi Minh > Vinh Long > Can Tho > An Giang > Phnom Penh > Siemreap ( Cambodia )

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Mekong Delta tours to Cambodia will be enjoyable for travelers. Mekong Delta sides are best illustrated through this tour. You can enjoy the daily life of local people here, admire the noisy floating markets or enjoy special fruits in the orchards. All brings you to peaceful time. Leave the Mekong delta by speed boat, you will begin the next journey to the land of the temples, Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat architectures containing many mysteries that captivate many visitors in Cambodia.

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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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Vietnam Cambodia Passion 10 days

10 days 9 nights

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

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Come to discover the highlights of Vietnam on this 10 day program. From the Peaceful City of Hanoi, travel to the amazing Halong Bay, then up to the Sapa hill station in the North and through the heart of Vietnam’s vibrant past to majestic Hue and quaint Hoi An, finally to the bustling Saigon, fertile Mekong Delta and the Famous tourist site Angkor wat Cambodia.

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