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Angkor
Wat in Siem Reap,
Cambodia.
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The
Prasat Hin Phnom Rung Temple in Buri Ram Province, Thailand. |
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The
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To facilitate
visitor travel between and within Thailand and Cambodia, both countries
recently renewed the bilateral Agreement for Implementation of Tourism
Cooperation for the year 2001-2002.
As a result,
Thailand and Cambodia have jointly initiated a tourism promotion
effort launched under the theme of - "Two Kingdoms. One Destination."
which takes advantage of the fact that the two Kingdoms share a
common cultural heritage and are "Sister Civilisations".
"Two Kingdoms.
One Destination." combines the attractions of both countries and
links various destinations in both countries such as Bangkok and
Phnom Penh; Pattaya and Phnom Penh; Bangkok and Siem Reap; Phuket
and Siem Reap and Sukhothai and Siem Reap.
The sales promotion
effort in support of the promotion is being jointly undertaken with
the support of respective travel agents, tour operators, airlines
and the national tourism organisations in Thailand and Cambodia.
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AMAZING
THAILAND
Thailand's
great appeal as a holiday destination is that it is so different.
The Kingdom possesses a wealth of architecture, culture, cuisine
and traditions that are each distinctively Thai. Moreover
with the natural charm, hospitality and happy temperament,
Thais make visitors feel very much at home.
Rich and
varied scenery ranges from northern misty mountains and jungles,
through emerald rice-fields in the central plains, to east
coast and southern palm-fringed beaches and lush tropical
islands.
Thailand
offers numerous sporting opportunities including golf on championship
courses and every major watersport in popular beach resorts.
Soft adventure
activities .
More than
60 national parks offer extraordinary scope of ornithology,
trekking and camping to savour exotic flora and fauna.
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LAND OF FABULOUS HERITAGE LANDSCAPE,
CUSTOM OF HOSPITALITY.
There
are three reasons to discover this ancient country, stead
of a prestigious civilisation. Modern-day Cambodia is the
successor state of the mighty Khmer empire.
During
the Angkorian period, it was one of the most splendid cultural
centres in Southeast Asia. There is no other historical site
that matches the grandeur of Angkor. A visitor's first glimpse
of the Angkor complex, which represents the full flowering
of Khmer genius, is a breathtaking experience.
With a
land area of approximately 181,000 sq.kms., Cambodia presents
enormous potential as a travel destination. The Kingdom offers
a multitude o fascinating experiences for the modern-day tourist.
The Mekong
River which has largely determined the way of life of the
people and the history of the states along its banks rises
in Tibet, flows into Cambodia from Laos, crosses through Cambodia's
eastern plains before reaching Vietnam and the South China
Sea. One of the most extraordinary sources of freshwater fish
in the heartland of Cambodia.
Early
Cambodia civilisation dates back to the first century. The
Khmer empire centred at Angkor reached its peak of power in
the 9th to 14th century. This charming land of gentle people
has only recently opened its doors to tourism.
The magic
of the temples and the warmth and friendliness of the people
make Cambodia, truly unforgettable.
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Two
Kingdoms. One Destination.
PROGRAMME 1
Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Siem Reap - Phnom Penh - Pattaya
Day
1
Arrive in Bangkok. Meet upon arrival and transfer from airport to
hotel for overnight stay.
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2 - Bangkok
After breakfast, take the city tour in Bangkok. Visit the Golden
Buddha and the Reclining Buddha. Lunch at a restaurant. Overnight
stay in Bangkok. |
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3 - Ayutthaya
After breakfast, visit Ayutthaya, the old capital of Siam
and the ruins of ancient temples and the local market. Lunch
at a local restaurant. Late afternoon return to Bangkok for
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4 - Siem Reap
After breakfast, transfer from hotel to airport for departure to
Siem Reap. Transfer from Siem Reap airport to hotel. Visit Phnom
Bakheng hill to watch the sunset if the weather is good. Dinner
and overnight stay at Siem Reap.
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5 - Temples of Angkor
After breakfast, start a full-day sightseeing tour to the temples
of Angkor including Angkor Wat. Lunch enroute. |
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6 - Phnom Penh
Transfer to the pier to board a motor boat for Phnom Penh.
Arrive in Phnom Penh at noon. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon
at leisure. An optional tour to the Royal Palace, the Silver
Pagoda and the National Museum is recommended. Overnight stay
in Phnom Penh.
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National Museum in Phnom Penh |
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Day
7
Visit
Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, Choeung Ek Killing Fields, Wat
Phnom and Central Market. Lunch at a local restaurant. Overnight
stay at Phnom Penh.
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Day 8
Breakfast
at the hotel. Full day at leisure.
Day 9
Breakfast
at the hotel. Free until transfer time to the airport for the flight
to U-Tapao, then transfer to Pattaya and check in at the hotel for
overnight stay.
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Day
10 & 11 - Pattaya
Breakfast
at the hotel. Full day at leisure. Overnight stay in Pattaya.
Day
12
After
breakfast, transfer to the airport for the departure flight.
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Two
Kingdoms. One Destination.
PROGRAMME 2
Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Aranyaprathet - Pattaya
Day
1 - Phnom Penh
Meet upon arrival at Pochentong International Airport, Phnom Penh,
and transfer to hotel. Afternoon - visit the Choeung Ek Killing
Fields and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum. Overnight stay in Phnom Penh.
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Day
2
Spend your free time for more exploration of the city's highlights.
Overnight stay in Phnom Penh. |
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3 - Siem Reap
06:00 Transfer to the boat pier for a 6-hour boat trip to Siem Reap.
Upon arrival at Tonle Sap, transfer to the hotel. Full day at leisure.
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Entrance
gateway
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Day
4
Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baksei Chamkrong,
Baphuon temple, Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper
King. In the afternoon, continue to Angkor Wat and watch the
sunset on Phnom Bakheng hill. Overnight stay in Siem Reap. |
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Spend your free time with more exploration of the sites. |
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6 - Aranyaprathet
Depart Siem Reap by pick-up truck, with a 6-hour drive on the rough
road all the way to the border. After immigration formalities, continue
to the town of Aranyaprathet. Overnight stay in the town.
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Day
7 - Pattaya
After breakfast, transfer to Pattaya beach. Transfer to the
hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Day
8 & 9
Pattaya - Free time
Day
10
Pattaya - Free time
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Two Kingdoms. One Destination.
PROGRAMME 3
Bangkok - Siem Reap - Phnom Penh - Phuket
Day
1
Meet at Don Muang International Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Welcome dinner with Thai Classical dance. Overnight stay in Bangkok.
Day
2 - Bangkok
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Golden Buddha Temple (Wat Traimit),
the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and the Temple
of the Emerald Buddha. Overnight stay in Bangkok.
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3 - Siem Reap
Arrive in Siem Reap airport and transfer to hotel.
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Entrance
gateway
to Angkor Thom |
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Visit
the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baksei Chamkrong, Baphuon
Temple, Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
After
lunch, visit Angkor Wat and watch the sunset on Phnom Bakheng
hill. Overnight stay in Siem Reap.
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Day
4
After breakfast, visit Prasat Kravan, Pre Rup, Mebon Oriental,
Ta Som, Neak Pean and Prah Khan Temples. After lunch, visit
Ta Prohm, Thommanon and Chao Say Thevada Temples. Overnight
at Siem Reap. |
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Royal Palace
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Day
5 - Phnom Penh
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure to Phnom
Penh. Visit the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, the Raeng Damrei
Museum and the National Museum. Overnight stay in Phnom Penh.
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Day
6
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning tour to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields
and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum. Transfer to the airport for departure
to Bangkok. Upon arrival, proceed to the domestic terminal for departure
to Phuket.
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Day
7 - 9
Phuket - Free time
Day
10
Phuket - Departure
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Two Kingdoms. One Destination.
PROGRAMME 4
Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Bangkok - Phitsanulok - Sukhothai - Lampang
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Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai
Day
1 - Phnom Penh
Transfer from Pochentong International Airport to the hotel. Phnom
Penh sightseeing tour. Lunch at the hotel. Visit the Royal Palace,
the Silver Pagoda, Raeng Damrei Museum and the National Museum.
Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Phnom Penh.
Day
2 - Siem Reap
Breakfast at hotel. Tranfer to Pochentong International Airport
for an early flight to Siem Reap. Arrive in Siem Reap, transfer
to hotel. Visit the Rolous group : Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei temples.
Lunch at hotel. Visit Thommanon, Chao Say Thevada, Takeo, Ta Prohm,
Banteay Kdei, and Sra Srang and Prasat Kravan temples. Dinner and
overnight stay in Siem Reap.
Day
3
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Banteay Srei temple. Lunch at the hotel.
Continue to Angkor Wat and watch the sunset on Phnom Bakheng hill.
Overnight stay in Siem Reap.
Day
4
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Neak Pean, Ta Som, Mebon and Pre Rup
temples. Overnight at Siem Reap.
Day
5 - Phnom Penh
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for an early flight
back to Phnom Penh. Visit Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing
Fields Museum. Lunch at a local restaurant. Shopping at Central
Market. Transfer to the airport for departure to Bangkok.
Day
6 - Phitsanulok
Transfer to the domestic airport for departure to Phitsanulok.
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Visit
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, the most important temple of
Phitsanulok, the Thai Folk Museum and the Buddha Image factory.
Visit the ruins of ancient Sukhothai, the first capital of
Thailand. Overnight stay in Sukhothai.
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7 - Lampang
Depart for Lampang to visit some of the North's finest temples
and the only baby elephant training school in the world. Take
a ride in a horse-cart, a typical means of transportation in
Lampang. Overnight stay in Lampang. |
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tour of the city of Lampang by house cart |
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8 - Chiang Rai
Travel through the northern valleys with its rice fields and
mountainous scenery to Chiang Rai.
Visit
the famous Golden Triangle. Drive to Mae Sai, a small town
bordering Myanmar, many goods can be found at its thriving
market. Overnight stay in Chiang Rai.
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Day
9 - Chiang Mai
Depart Doi Tung Mountain and visit villages of the traditional
hill tribe people. On the way to Chiang Mai, stop at a hot
spring. At night, enjoy the highlights of Chiang Mai at your
own choice : traditional Khan Tok dinner with a display of
northern dances, or shopping at the Night Bazaar. Overnight
stay in Chiang Mai.
Day
10
Explore Chiang Mai and its surroundings : Doi Suthep Mountain,
temples, and handicraft factories. Transfer to the airport
for departure for Bangkok.
Arrive
in Bangkok. Transfer to hotel or connecting flight.
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