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F E A T U R E D S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y C Á I B È , V I E T N A M A P S A R A DA N C E R S , C A M BO D I A APSAR A DANCE SHOW Attend a moving performance by Apsara dancers, accompanied by wist ful and mesmerizing traditional music. During the per formance, admire the seamless gestures of these ar tists and mar vel at their gilded and garlanded headdresses, vividly coloured garments and elaborate bracelets and anklets. ANGKOR WAT Explore the crown jewel of Khmer architecture, the 12th- centur y temple of Angkor Wat. From Siem Reap, journey to one of the world's most impor tant archaeological sites. See the delicate ar tistr y, intricate stone car vings and beautifully propor tioned layout of this impressive Khmer struc ture. K AMPONG CHAM Witness an age - old Cambodian craf t per formed by skilled village ar tisans. During your visit, you will obser ve the operation of hand looms and the skill required for dyeing and spinning as you stroll the modest village atmosphere. PHNOM PENH BY C YCLO Tour Phnom Penh on your own private c yclo with a skilled driver- guide. Visit the magnificent Royal Palace built in the 19th centur y and inspired by the centuries- old architec ture of the Khmer and the National Museum of Cambodia with the world's largest collec tion of Khmer ar tifac ts. C ÁI BÈ VILL AGE For the quintessential Mekong Delta experience, board a local sampan to the floating market of Cái Bè. Your guide can give you tips on engaging some of the vendors as you sidle up alongside holds over flowing with fruit, produce, cooked noodles and coconut candy for sale. CU CHI TUNNELS Descend into the mysterious, once-secret tunnels used as supply routes, hospitals and living quar ters by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. You will glimpse daily life underground, where soldiers spent days out of sight of American forces; coming above ground at night to seek supplies, farm their land or engage in combat. 164 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/rivers