15 Dec 2015 Today is our journey to southwest towards Ninh Binh province to pay a visit to Hoa Lu, the initial capital of Vietnam. Visit the temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh dynasty (968-80) and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009). The …
HANOI – SAIGON (HO CHI MIN CITY) BY FLIGHT Saigon, or Sai Gon in Vietnamese, was merged with the surrounding province in 1976 and renamed Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the reunification of north and south at the end of the Vietnam War. The city’s namesake comes from Ho …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
