Written/Compiled and reported by MOOK Travel Life Network, Chen Guanxin
Netizens planning to visit Angkor Wat have a new option in late September! China Airways will launch a charter flight route between Taoyuan and Angkor starting September 23. The approximately 3.5-hour flight takes you directly to the UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Four Great Wonders of the East, the Angkor ruins, and offers special deals on air tickets and group tour packages. Round-trip airfare starts from just NT$13,500, while 7D6N group tours are available from only NT$14,900.
China Airways’ new Taoyuan–Angkor charter route lets you reach Siem Reap’s Angkor International Airport in just 3.5 hours. (Image provided by Mook Editorial Department)
Located in Siem Reap, Angkor International Airport is just 5 kilometers from the world-famous Angkor Wat. You can start your sightseeing immediately upon arrival, making the most of your time. Angkor Wat is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. In 1992, UNESCO designated the Angkor ruins as a World Heritage Site. Among the Angkor monuments, Angkor Wat is the best-preserved temple, renowned for its grand architecture and intricate bas-reliefs. It is the largest religious monument in the world and also a massive ancient water city, making it a world-renowned tourist destination.
The China Airways Taoyuan–Angkor route will be operated using the A321 aircraft, which can accommodate 182 passengers. There will be three round-trip flights per week (on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays). The flight departs Taoyuan at 12:20 PM and arrives at Angkor International Airport at 2:40 PM local time. The return flight departs Angkor International Airport at 3:40 PM local time and arrives back in Taoyuan at 8:10 PM Taiwan time, with a flight duration of about 3 hours and 20 minutes.
To celebrate the official launch of the route, China Airways is offering special deals on air tickets and group tour packages. Travelers departing before March 31, 2014, can enjoy round-trip economy class airfare starting from NT$13,500 (tax excluded, valid for one month). In addition, China Airways has partnered with 10 authorized travel agencies to offer 7D6N group tour packages starting from NT$14,900 (tax excluded) until September 29. For detailed itineraries and pricing, please contact travel agencies such as Longten, Easypass, Chengwang, Ximanke, Pinguan, Shuangxiang, Xin’an, Chunhui, Shunyi, and Xinyue.
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