This Vietnam Cambodia Itinerary 6 days will take you to Siem Reap and Hanoi. They are two capital cities of two countries, two glorious destinations with tons of historical and cultural heritages.
I. Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival
There are some destinations recommended in Siem Reap. Take your time here!
What to visit?
ANGKOR WAT
Angkor Wat – the most beautiful place in Siem Reap. There are 5 towers shaped like lotus flowers up to 65m high with 12th century Khmer architecture. In addition, there are about 2000 stone carvings of Apsaras (also known as heavenly dancers).
Recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage, Angkor Wat was built to worship Vishnu (a Hindu god), and according to the wise, this place is the temple of mourning for King Suryavarman II. Angkor Wat Temple is located inside the Angkor Archeological Park. Visitors are required to have an Angkor Pass, which you can buy for US$20 for one day, $40 for three days and $60 for seven days.
- Location: Angkor Archeological Park
- Price: 20 USD (1 day), 40 USD (3 days) and 60 USD (7 days)
TA PROHM TEMPLE
Ta Prohm Temple is a monastery built around the mid-12th century by King Jayavarman VII in memory of his mother. This 600-room monastery and its grounds are believed to have been inhabited by more than 70,000 people, most of them monks, clerics, assistants, dancers and workers.
Preserving many courtyards and galleries, the walls, doorways and walkways here have ancient architecture and are surrounded by many old trees and vines, making visitors feel like they are exploring. destroy a lost temple in the forest. Because of its stunning appearance, the movie along with the Tomb Raider game was shot at this temple.
- Location: 1km east of Angkor Thom
- Price: 20 USD (1 day), 40 USD (3 days) and 60 USD (7 days)
What to eat?
Malis Cambodia Restaurant
- Address: Pokambor Avenue, Siem Reap Riverside, Siem Reap
- Opening time: From 7am to 11pm daily
- Contact: +855 15 824 888
- Prices range from: 8 – 25$/depending on the dish
Banlle Siem Reap
- Address: Road 26, Wat Bo Village, Siem Reap
- Opening time: 11am – 21h30 from Monday to Wednesday
- Contact: +855 85 330 160
- Price ranges: 1.5 – 5$/depending on the dish
Olive, Cuisine De Saison
- Address: Street #9, Old Market, Siem Reap
- Opening time: 10am – 10pm daily
- Contact: +855 63 769 899
- Price ranges: 10$ – 20$/depending on the dish
Where to stay?
- Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort – 5 star hotel
- Anantara Angkor Resort – 5 star hotel
- Treeline Urban Resort – 5 star hotel
II. Day 2: Siem Reap – Angkor Thom – Banteay Srey
What to visit?
BAYON TEMPLE
Bayon Temple has approximately 50 towers along with 4 giant stone statues with the face of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. It was built in the late 12th century to serve as the official temple of the Mahayana Buddhist, King Jayavarman VII.
Placed in the center of Angkor Thom, you can easily recognize the sculptural architecture here of the ancient Khmer Kingdom. Along with the serene expression, the four faces here are 4m high and represent the four directions of the compass.
Besides the four-faced Buddha images, Ba Yon Temple is fortified on both sides by two long walls with elaborate carvings of daily life along with images of battles and rituals. religion. If you are looking for a place to visit Siem Reap to “turn back time”, Ba Yon is the choice that we think is the most suitable.
- Location: Angkor Thom . Ruins Center
- Price: 20 USD (1 day), 40 USD (3 days) and 60 USD (7 days)
The Roluos Group
The Rolous group is a complex of unique ruins belonging to the ancient city of Hariharalaya, older than Angkor, in which the Bakong temple with its pyramidal architecture is the most prominent.
Ruins of Kbal Spean
Also known as the 1000 linga site (the linga is the worshiping symbol of the Indus valley civilization), with the rocky outcrops lying below the stream water in a square area among the trees.
What to eat?
Malis Cambodia Restaurant
- Address: Pokambor Avenue, Siem Reap Riverside, Siem Reap
- Opening time: From 7am to 11pm daily
- Contact: +855 15 824 888
- Prices range from: 8 – 25$/depending on the dish
Banlle Siem Reap
- Address: Road 26, Wat Bo Village, Siem Reap
- Opening time: 11am – 21h30 from Monday to Wednesday
- Contact: +855 85 330 160
- Price ranges: 1.5 – 5$/depending on the dish
Olive, Cuisine De Saison
- Address: Street #9, Old Market, Siem Reap
- Opening time: 10am – 10pm daily
- Contact: +855 63 769 899
- Price ranges: 10$ – 20$/depending on the dish
Where to stay?
Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort – 5 star hotel
Anantara Angkor Resort – 5 star hotel
Treeline Urban Resort – 5 star hotel
III. Day 3: Siem Reap – Ha Noi
1. What to visit?
TONLE SAP LAKE
Tonle Sap, also known as Tonle Sap, is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and the most important in Cambodia. When the rainy season comes, water floods into fields and forests, turning this area into a huge lake that creates conditions for many fish species to breed and develop. This is a freshwater lake with a diverse and rich ecosystem. . Bien Ho is also home to many Vietnamese and Cham communities living on floating houses by the lake.
The Old Quarter
Hanoi Old Quarter is the common name for an old urban area of Hanoi located outside the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. This urban area concentrates the population engaged in handicraft and trade activities, forming typical craft streets, bearing the distinct traditions of the inhabitants of the city and the capital. Today, Hanoi Old Quarter is an attractive destination for those who want to learn about Thang Long – Dong Do – Hanoi.
The area “Hanoi 36 streets” is an incorrect way of calling the old quarter, because 36 streets is a conventional way of calling the old urban area, located inside and outside the old quarter.
When you take a trip in “The Old Quarter” you can not visit all of these streets here. So we have some places recommended for you to visit.
- Hang Ma Street, in the past specialized in trading in votive goods for worship, including underworld paper money, underworld paper gold, later expanded to include paper statues of mandarins, houses… to worship and burn for people. negative (dead person). Today, Hang Ma Street is bustling with activity on holidays, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Lunar New Year with a variety of toys. In addition, there is also a place to sell wedding backdrop decorations with cutouts made from colored paper or colorful foam.
- Ma May Street. This street originally consisted of two old streets: Hang Ma Street and Hang May Street. The section of Hang May street is adjacent to Hang Buom street, on the bank of Nhi river, where boats from the upland areas gather to carry forest products such as rattan, bamboo, rattan…
- Dong Xuan Market is a wholesale market mainly for wholesalers. However, walking around the market, buyers still find retail stalls. Inside, the market is divided into 3 main floors with a full range of essential items. Behind the market there are stalls selling pet birds. Food and food products are mainly sold at Bac Qua market. North of the market, there are food stalls, serving guests even at night. The market is always crowded and bustling. Goods are transported from here to all the northern provinces.
- Hoan Kiem Lake, coming to Hoan Kiem Lake, you can visit many famous historical sites such as Ngoc Son Temple, Ly Thai To Monument, The Pen Tower, Turtle Tower,…
Temple Of Literature
Next, as we explore Hanoi, we’ll look for the Temple of Literature’s illustrious past. This is a place of study, not religion, and is as important to locals today as it was nearly 1,000 years ago. The temple, which was built in 1070, was originally part of a university for Confucius scholars and students.
It has witnessed countless graduations over the centuries, and if you visit at the right time of year, you may even see current students posing for graduation photos. The temple is both tranquil and beautiful, with walking paths, ponds, and courtyards to explore.
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What to eat?
Take a stroll around the alleyways of the old area and sample some traditional Vietnamese cuisine like : Pho bo, Bun cha, Nem, some street food,… There is some famous places of foods:
- Cha Ca La Vong
Address: 14 Cha Ca, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi
Opened : 11h00 – 14h00
Closed : 17h00 – 21h00
Price: 340.000VND/set
- Phở cuốn Hương Mai
Address: 25 Ngu Xa, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi
Opened – Closed: 9h00 – 22h00
Price: 30.000 – 45.000 VND
- Bánh cuốn Bà Hoành
Address: 66 To Hien Thanh, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi
Opened – Closed: 6h00 – 22h00
Price: 30.000 – 60.000VNĐ
Where to stay?
Famous hotel in Hanoi :
- La Sinfonía del Rey: 33-35 Hang Dau, Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi 10000
- La Belle Vie Hotel Hanoi: 105 Nguyen Truong To, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi
- Meliá Hanoi : 44 Ly Thuong Kiet, Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi
IV. Day 4: Hanoi to Halong bay
- Indulge in the taste of Vietnamese and Western buffet at your hotel before getting picked up for the journey to Halong Bay for a 2 days/1-night tour – the journey to Heaven. Halong bay was known as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO and it was voted by travelers as one of 7 New Natural Wonders. You will fall in love with this beautiful bay.
- The best way to explore the breathtaking bay is to join a cruise from a tight budget to luxury( from 1 cabin cruise for a honeymoon trip to 40 cabin cruise for a family and company trip).
- After ~ 2 hours of driving, you come to the south of Vietnam by late noon. Here, you will see the big difference between Vietnam and Cambodia. Then when you get to Halong bay, check-in at the cruise and take a short break of about 1 hour. Then, you will visit the famous places in HaLong like Sung Sot Cave, Isle of Ga Choi, Ti Top island,…
- Dinner will be served on the cruise
- Night in the cabin of the cruise.
V. Day 5: Halong bay – Top of Vietnam Cambodia package tour
- Wake up in the early morning to admire the sunrise at the place which is considered as the most beautiful place to see sunrise in the world. Then, breakfast will be served.
- After having breakfast, you can join in the activities like: Kayaking, riding a bike,…
Note: Amazing Halong bay is the destination for all kinds of travelers from real adventure to leisure and luxury. Please feel free to tailor-make your Halong bay trip with us.
VI. Day 6: Hanoi departure
On flights from Vietnam, book the Hanoi Highlights Tour for an unforgettable experience of Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter, from rickshaw rides to wooden puppets dancing on the water, and take you to the Ho Chi Minh Complex where you can see the Vietnamese leaders.
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Conclusion
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