17days Thailand & Angkor Wat
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Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Lampang,
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle, Siem Reap
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這次旅遊是參加 Smart Tour 十七天的泰國﹑ 吳高窟探索遊﹐ 全團有來自各地的
三十六個人﹐ 玩得十分愉快。
我們選在一月去﹐ 正好避開了住在紐澤西的寒冬﹐ 也是當地每年天氣最好的時間﹐
全程旅遊都沒有下雨。
曼谷是旅遊的首站﹐ 停留四晚﹐ 我們的旅館在Chao Phraya River邊﹐ 景色很好。
在曼谷的第一天, 參觀了三個世界聞名的大佛寺 - 五噸純金佛像的 Wat Trimitr﹐
一百五十呎長金的臥佛 Wat Po﹐ 和 White Marble Temple。
曼谷有很多四通八達的運河﹐ 我們參加了運河的遊船﹐ 欣賞河邊的很多建築﹐
也看到河邊民宅的後院和他們生活的情形。
遊運河時還經過兩個像三峽那種小水壩﹐ 全程費時兩小時四十五分鐘。
又參加了一個 Floating Market 遊﹐也是坐船在運河裡開去的﹐ 坐的船細細長長的像獨木舟﹐
因為路程蠻遠的﹐ 在窄窄的運河裡﹐ 馬達推動的小船有時開得飛快。
Floating Market 是一些在運河裡販賣東西交易的船隻。
在曼谷的第三天晚上我們參加了Chao Phraya River 的 Dinner Cruise, 欣賞曼谷的夜景﹐
船上有泰國民族舞的表演。
曼谷最後一天的下午去參觀泰國 “大皇宮” 和 “玉佛寺” , 晚上去看了一場很精彩的
舞台表演- Siam Niramit Show。
在曼谷四晚後﹐ 我們坐旅遊車往北開﹐ 經 Ayutthaya, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Lampang,
Chiang Rai, 最後到Chiang Mai。
在Chiang Rai 時我們去湄公河 Golden Triangle 遊船, 這裡是 Thailand, Burma 和 Laos的交界處﹐
三不管的罪惡之地﹐ 盛產鴉片聞名。
在Chiang Mai 我們去一個象的營寨玩。
在我印象中﹐ 象都是又大又笨行動遲緩的動物﹐但此行後發現全不是這么回事﹐
大象聰明得可以打球做游戲﹐ 細心得可以用大腳替人按摩﹐ 用鼻子拿筆畫圖﹐
不是當場看到象畫圖﹐ 真令人不敢相信。
我們也坐在象背上在營寨裡逛了一個小時﹐ 很過癮。
泰國百分之九十三的人口都是佛教徒﹐ 境內寺廟及古寺極多﹐ 我們北行時﹐ 每天平均都要
參觀兩到三個寺廟。
他們老百姓見面時常合掌作禮﹐ 令人感覺很友善﹐ 每一個旅遊點都很乾淨﹐
雖然境內運河奇多 (有四次都是坐船玩)﹐ 但極少見到蒼蠅蚊子。
泰國遊結束後﹐ 我們飛往柬埔寨 (Cambodia) 的 Siem Reap。
在 Siem Reap 整整有兩天時間馬不停蹄的在看古蹟﹐ 其中包括
Temples of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm 和 Bentry Srei﹐
大概總看了有七﹑八個古蹟﹐ 我曉得還有很多地方來不及看﹐ 因為我們坐的車子
經過一些古蹟,遠看非常吸引人﹐ 但導遊因為要趕他所選擇去看的一些地方﹐
而不讓我們的車子停下來。
我個人覺得此地非常值得去一遊﹐ 見識它為何能成為世界七大奇觀之一﹐
確實是實至名歸, 是我見過最印象深刻的一處古蹟。
在Siem Reap的第四天我們去 Tenle Sap Lake 坐船看 Floating Village。
這個地方很偏遠﹐ 開車近兩小時才到﹐ 也許是才開發的景點﹐ 遊客極少﹐
開車去時有一段路還是泥土路﹐ 顛簸得很厲害﹐但當你遊船看到景色時﹐
一定會覺得不虛此行, 很多房子都是造在水上面的﹐ 有些房子像是漂浮在水面遊動的﹐
很是奇特。
短短十七天的旅遊﹐ 使我十分懷念而留下美好的印象﹐ 友善的百姓有賓至如歸的感覺﹐
與每次去西方國家旅遊, 心裡有截然不同的感受。
旅遊結束後從柬埔寨飛回來﹐ 因為轉機多, 單程費時四十三個小時。
...........................................................................姚尚舜 寫於紐澤西 Feb., 04, 2013
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註:
每個人對事物的觀點與感覺差異很大﹐ 我在 Cambodia Seam Reap 旅遊回來後﹐
感覺這是我去過最令我驚嘆而懷念的一個地方﹐ 希望幾時能自己再去那裡﹐
慢慢的玩﹐ 看那些古蹟。
但也有去那裡玩過的朋友對我說 “Seam Reap 是一個又破又舊的窮地方...”
言下之意是不值得去。
又譬如在俄國旅遊﹐ 看莫斯科那些金碧輝煌的建築﹐ 皇宮裡那些價值連城的珠寶皇冠﹐
我對這些興趣很淡﹐ 但也有同行的朋友覺得 “俄國行” 是他旅遊過最好的地方。
所以若你要去Seam Reap旅遊﹐ 可能會覺得不虛此行﹐ 也可能大失所望。
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Day 1: Depart USA. Your exotic journey to Thailand begins as you depart today aboard your wide-body jet.
Day 2: Arrive Bangkok. Welcome to Thailand, the “Land of Smiles”. Evening arrival in Bangkok, the breathtaking capital.
You’ll be met by your Tour Director and escorted to your upscale hotel located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
Menam Riverside Hotel
Day 3: Bangkok. Special “orientation breakfast”, then embark on an included tour introducing you to some of
the outstanding Buddhist temples in Bangkok. Visit Wat Trimitr with its invaluable 5-tons solid gold statue of Buddha
and Wat Po, featuring the colossal 150 foot long “Reclining Buddha”. See the White Marble Temple representing
the finest example of Thai architecture. Afternoon at leisure or join an optional canal boat ride across the river for a glimpse
of local daily life ($30). This evening enjoy a welcome dinner. (B,D)
Day 4 & 5: Bangkok. Two days at leisure to discover Thailand’s vibrant and exotic capital at your own pace.
Your Tour Director can make suggestions for independent exploration. Join an optional excursion to the colorful
Damnoen Saduak floating market, reached by a rice barge followed by a visit to Phra Pathom Chedi, the tallest stupa
in the world ($45). A tour of the spectacular Grand Palace, former residence of the Kings ($40) is also available. (B)
Day 6: Bangkok/Ayutthaya/Phitsanulok. Over the next few days venture into some of Thailand’s most fascinating regions,
rich with culture, history and stunning landscape. In Ayutthaya, the ancient capital, see the giant bronze statue of
Wat Mongkol Borpith and the three ancient pagodas at Wat Phra Sri. Continue to Lopburi to view the magnificent
stone carvings of Phra Prang Sam Yod as well as the Monkey Temple. Drive via beautiful scenery of rice paddies to
Phitsanulok, the gateway to Northern Thailand, visit the Bronze Case Factory and view how Buddha Images are made
in an authentic way. Topland Hotel (B)
Day 7: Phitsanulok/Sukhothai/Lampang. Today travel to Sukhothai to see the famous ruins of this 13th century first capital
of Siam. Visit the Textile Museum, a unique private collection. Continue to Sri Satchanalai, the northern outpost town of
the Kingdom of Sukhothai, built by King Ramkamhaeng where you’ll visit an ancient Ceramic Kiln before proceeding to
Lampang for overnight. Wiang Lakorn Hotel (B)
Day 8: Golden Triangle/Chiang Rai. Lampang is famous for its narrow streets and traditional horse-drawn carriages.
Visit a local paper and ceramic making village. Depart for Phayao, a rural lakeside town and once princely state.
Proceed to Chiang Saen, situated on the border with Laos. Enjoy a short boat trip on the Mekong River towards
the Golden Triangle - the meeting point of Thailand, Burma and Laos. Visit Mae Sai, the Northern-most point of Thailand,
stroll through the colorful local market and shop for Burmese handicrafts before arriving in charming Chiang Rai.
Phowadol Resort & Spa (B)
Day 9: Chiang Rai. Day at leisure. Your hotel is located within easy access to the Mae Kok River. Today join an optional
boat trip down the river and visit the fascinating local hilltribe villages, learn about their culture and observe the colorful
costumes ($35). (B)
Day 10: Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai. Morning drive to Chiang Mai, the “Rose of the North.” Your hotel is centrally located within
a short walking distance to the renowned night market. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight we suggest an optional “Kantoke Dinner”
featuring local specialties as well as breathtaking performance of songs and dances by a local hilltribe dressed in traditional
costumes ($30, dinner included). Centara Duang Tawan Hotel (B)
Day 11: Chiang Mai. Today visit an elephant camp and see a demonstration of the role of the elephant in Thai agriculture,
commerce and culture. Later visit an Orchid Farm. Afternoon at leisure to discover the charm and beauty of this ancient city. (B)
Day 12: Chiang Mai. Morning optional city tour visits Chiang Mai’s most interesting temples as well as fascinating
Wat Doi Suthep located high in the mountains ($30). Tonight, why not celebrate with your fellow travelers in an optional
farewell dinner at a famous riverside restaurant. ($30) (B)
Day 13: Chiang Mai/Bangkok/Siem Reap (Cambodia). Morning at leisure in Chiang Mai. This afternoon take a short flight
to Siem Reap, gateway to the world famous Temples of Angkor Wat. Pacific Hotel (B)
Day 14 & 15: Angkor Wat. Two days to marvel at the awe-inspiring Temples of Angkor Wat, as a local expert leads you on comprehensive
excursions to the most impressive temples, including Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Bentry Srei.
Also on an afternoon guided tour, visit the upper terraces of an ancient temple for specatular views at sunset. (B)
Day 16: Siem Reap/Bangkok. Enjoy a boat trip on the Tenle Sap Lake and visit the fascinating floating village.
You'll also visit a workshop where local artists demonstrate the art of stone carving and wood ornamental sculpture.
Later today return to Bangkok. (B)
Day 17: Bangkok/USA. Connect in Bangkok for your flight home.
Your magical journey to Thailand ends as you arrive the USA later today.
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