Angkor Wat at sunrise

FOR those who want to focus further on this enticing destination, the Highlights of Cambodia tour (ten days from £1,369) reveals a host of memorable landscapes — from the Mekong river, to the villages of tranquil Tonle Sap lake, explored on a traditional wooden boat. There’s even time to take a dip in the inviting blue ocean at Sihanoukville, Cambodia’s premier beach resort. See Angkor Wat at sunrise, and atmospheric Ta Prohm, a temple entwined in jungle, at sunset, making for magically atmospheric encounters you’ll replay in your mind for years to come.

AWARD-WINNING Mercury Holidays offers more than 100 escorted tours all over the world — and is known for the excellent value and authenticity of its itineraries. To find out more, visit mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours or call 0800 954 9329.