China Tours, Yangtze River Cruising, Mekong River Cruises, Vietnam Tour, Cambodia Travel
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53 CHINA WITH VIETNAM & CAMBODIA VIETNAM LAOS 2 Hanoi Ha Long Sa Dec My Tho 2 Coach Cruise Flight (included) No. of nights stay CAMBODIA Siem Reap Kampong Chhnang Phnom Penh Tan Chau Angkor Wat 7 RV AMALOTUS 2 Ha Long Bay Cruise 2 4 Beijing Shanghai Chongqing Yichang CHINA Xi'an Jinxi Yangtze River 3 Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer 4 2 Cai Be Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) (25 Day guests join tour) CROSS INTO CAMBODIA Day 9. Tan Chau, Evergreen Island, Border Crossing. Take a small-boat journey along the tiny tributaries around Tan Chau, then step ashore for a rickshaw tour of the town. Later, visit a remote evergreen island and discover authentic rural Mekong life. This afternoon, perhaps attend a fruit-carving demonstration by one of the ship's chefs while border formalities are carried out and you cross into Cambodia. BLD Day 10. Phnom Penh. Perhaps rise early this morning to take in Phnom Penh's river promenade as your ship nears the capital. After breakfast take a moving excursion to the infamous Killing Fields, before visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, located on the site of the Khmer Rouge's notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21). Here, learn of the atrocities inflicted upon Cambodians during Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime. After lunch, a city tour of Phnom Penh takes you to the dazzling Royal Palace and then onto the Silver Pagoda. BLD Day 11. Phnom Penh, Koh Chen. Enjoy time at leisure this morning. Perhaps relax aboard your luxurious ship or discover Phnom Penh independently. Later, cruise to remote Koh Chen village, a small village specialising in copperware. On arrival, visit home-workshops that manufacture copper souvenirs. BLD Day 12. Oudong, Kampong Tralach. Disembark and travel by coach to Oudong, the royal capital of Cambodia from 1618 until 1866. During your time here, visit the monastery for a Buddhist blessing experience. Afterwards, continue to the beautiful Kampong Tralach region before an exciting ox-cart ride takes you through rice fields and a small village to rejoin your ship. BLD Day 13. Kampong Chhnang. Following breakfast this morning, you'll enjoy a relaxing small-boat excursion into the beautiful wetlands near Kampong Chhnang. After some time cruising, reflect on the days that have just gone by as you indulge in a Farewell Dinner aboard your ship. BLD DISCOVER THE TEMPLES OF ANGKOR Day 14. Disembark Ship, Siem Reap, Freedom of Choice. Once ashore, head to the World Heritage-listed Angkor Archaeological Park to visit the capital of the Khmer empire, Angkor Thom, and admire the Bayon temple. This evening, enjoy a choice of lovely restaurants for dinner. Two Night Stay: Siem Reap, Hotel Sofitel Angkor. BD Day 15. Siem Reap, Angkor. Rise early and travel to the Angkor complex for a glass of champagne as you enjoy a special sunrise experience at Angkor Wat. Then set out on a tour of the temple of Angkor, said to be the world's largest single religious monument. Return to your hotel for breakfast and some time at leisure. This afternoon, explore the temple of Ta Prohm and visit 'Opportunities of Development thru Art' (ODA), a Siem Reap organisation that provides education opportunities for disadvantaged children. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travellers and APT Tour Director. BD Authentic musical performances accompany your cruise Experience the bustling markets alongside the Lower Mekong River Meet friendly locals throughout your holiday