Uniworld Mekong River Cruise: Banteay Srei & Banteay Samre
Visiting Banteay Srei in Angkor, Cambodia with Uniworld
Uniworld Mekong River Cruise: Banteay Srei & Banteay Samre
DAY 12: UNIWORLD MEKONG RIVER CRUISE TOUR IN CAMBODIA CONTINUES WITH AN INCLUDED MORNING EXCURSION FROM SIEM REAP TO BANTEAY SREI AND BANTEAY SAMRE
Today, Uniworld’s included morning excursion departed the Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa promptly at 8 AM for the 30-minute coach ride to explore more Angkor temples. This time our Angkor visitor passes would permit us access into Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre. Our Cambodian guide, Kinal, continued to amaze us with his in-depth knowledge of the temples, and always shared it in a fun and interesting manner.
INTERESTING FACTS – BANTEAY SAMRE:
- Was constructed around the same time as Angkor Wat in 1100s
- The style of towers and balustrades resembles those at Angkor Wat
- Is a restored Hindu temple
- Many Khmer architecture carvings
- Built out of red sandstone
- The temple is names after the Samre – Indochina ancient people
Banteay Samré in Angkor, Cambodia
Sculpture at Banteay Samré
Banteay Samré in Angkor, Cambodia
INTERESTING FACTS – BANTEAY SREI:
- The name means, “Citadel of the Women”
- Was built around the 10th century
- Is built in the Khmer style of architecture
- Built out of red sandstone with many intricate carvings
- The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva
- Is the only temple at Angkor not built by a monarch
Banteay Srei in Angkor
Uniworld included excursion to Banteay Srei
Uniworld included excursion to Banteay Srei in Angkor
The guided visits were once again fascinating and we were thrilled that these not so well-known temples had been included in our tours. By noon we were once again back in the comfort of the hotel where we enjoyed their lunch special – $10 for a burger, beer and ice cream.
Time to relax and cool off in the pool. There’s a couple of hours before the next included excursion.
Next… Afternoon Excursion to Ta Prohm and Ta Keo near Siem Reap
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City | Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels | Day 3: Saigon City Tour | Day 3: Embarkation | Day 4: Cai Be | Day 4: Sa Dec | Day 5: Chau Doc | Day 6: Phnom Penh | Day 6: Phnom Penh Orphanage Dancers | Day 7: Killing Fields and S-21 Prison | Day 8: Prek Bongkong Khmer Silk Village | Day 9: Wat Hanchey | Day 9: Kampong Cham Excursions | Day 10: Disembarkation and Siem Reap | Day 11: Angkor Wat | Day 11: Angkor Thom | Day 11: Private Dinner at La Tradition d’Angkor |
