The French colonial city of Phnom Penh is named after a woman who discovered four statues of Buddha on the banks of the Mekong River. The city, home to the King, has a striking Royal Palace and Throne Hall used for coronations. The Silver Pagoda, with a floor made of 5000 silver tiles, houses The Emerald Buddha and a life size gold Buddha decorated with 9584 diamonds.
Recommended accommodation
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Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Sister hotel to Raffles Grand Hotel, the Raffles Le Royal is steeped in history and provides the most luxurious accommodation in the capital, with a spa, pool and wonderful food.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1 - 4 Luang Prabang/Vientiane
Fly to Luang Prabang via Bangkok. Spend two days exploring the landscape, mountains, Royal Palace & the Wat Xieng Thong temple.Trek through local villages & waterfalls. Fly to Vientiane to explore the city, Pha That Luang & Wat Si Saket & pay a visit to Phu Khao Khuay National Park
DAY 5 - 7 Hanoi
Fly to Hanoi to experience the Old & French Quarters.Visit Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, the Temple of Literature & the One Pillar Pagoda or watch a water puppet show. Enjoy a night at Halong Bay on a traditional junk & try the delicious fresh seafood of the area
DAYS 8 - 11 Hue/Hoi An
Take a short flight to Hue on the Perfume River, visiting the beautiful citadel & tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. Then drive to Hoi An. Unwind on the beach or visit the World Heritage Site town & its wonderful architecture. Have a wardrobe of clothes made in a day by the world
famous tailors
DAY 12 - 14 Ho Chi Minh City
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, & experience the electric vibrancy of the city. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the Reunification Palace & enjoy a drink at the famous rooftop bar at the Caravelle Hotel, once a popular haunt of journalists. Walk around the War Remnants Museum & visit the Cu Chi tunnels
DAY 15 - 18 Angkor
Fly to Siem Reap & spend a few days walking amongst the ancient temples of Angkor. A private guide will explain the intricacies of the different temples from Bayon to Banteay Srei. Spend a night on a temple safari or half a day on the Tonle Sap Lake for a taste of floating village life
Prices start from £2,045 including flights.
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