Vietnam War Remnants Museum & Cu Chi Tunnels

Vietnam War Remnants Museum he War remnants Museum exhibits collections of weapons, photographs and memorabilia from two Indochina Wars along with the original French “Guillotine” brought here in the early 20th Century. The War exhibits photos taken by me explain itself about the gruesome genocide during the Vietnam war. The …

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Ben Tre with boat trip on Mekong River

After a journey through Ben Luc and Tan An, we proceeded to Ben Tre to take a boat trip on the Mekong River to Vam Xep canal where local handicrafts and coconut sweets are produced. Enjoyed the fresh seasonal fruits presented to us by our Tour Guide and a performance …

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ROYAL PALACE AT PHNOM PENH

PHNOM PENH – (Capital) 19TH DEC 2015 We arrived in here from Saigon (Ho Chi Min City) Vietnam, the Tour Agents received us from Airport and checked in Hotel in the city. It was a pleasant evening, and the Guide took us for a Sunset cruise in the Mekong  River …

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Cheung Ek Killing Field – Phnom Penh

20-12-2015 Killing Fields of Cheung Ek is situated 15 kilometers south-west of Phnom Penh and made famous by the film of the same name “Killing Field”. it was a place where more than 17,000 civilians were killed and buried in mass graves; many of them transported here after detention and …

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ROLUOS GROUP TEMPLES

Flight From: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (Cambodia) SIEM REAP The Roluos Group of monuments mark the beginning of Khmer classical art, and they represent some of the earliest great temples built by the Khmer. They served as the capital of Indravarman (who reigned from 877 to 889). Lolei was …

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ANGKOR THOM

22-12-2015 The fortified city of Angkor Thom covers an area of 10 square km. Enclosed by a wall and wide moats, the city includes many of Angkor’s most popular sights. Enter by the monumental South Gate over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each …

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ANGKOR WAT

The crown jewel of Khmer architecture, Angkor Wat is the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry …

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BANTEAY SREI TEMPLE

Seemingly miniature in comparison to the other  Angkor temples, Banteay Srei is considered to be the jewel of classical Khmer Art. Built in pink sandstone, the walls are covered in exquisitely preserved carvings of unusual delicacy. Because of its small size, wondrous atmosphere and extraordinary examples of Khmer Sculpture, this …

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PRASAT KRAVAN

Prasat Kravan, the five brick towers were built for Hindu worship in 921 and are notable for the bas-reliefs cut into the bricks on the interior walls.