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15-Day Cambodia Highlights

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Overview

A beautiful country in Southeast Asia, Cambodia is bordered by Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. Cambodia provides curious travellers with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Littered with enigmatic temples, intriguing history and a scattering of tropical islands and white long sandy beaches, in the cities you can spend your days browsing the abundant city markets, smelling the exotic aromas that emanate from the stalls, absorbing the history and visiting the main monuments.

During this Cambodia highlights trip, you'll witness the warm and friendly hospitality of the locals and learn all about the recent and tragic history that affected so many of the local people you will meet. Cambodia is the perfect country of contrasts: crazy cities and lush jungles as well as rich local culture combined with French influences.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Hiking & Trekking
Outdoors & Nature
Beach & Sea

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Siem Reap

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Arrival in Siem Reap

Today, you'll arrive at Siem Reap airport where you will be transferred to your hotel in Siem Reap for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure, you may want to head into town to explore on your own or simply relax and enjoy a swim or a massage at the hotel. The lively Pub Street is just down the road from the hotel where you can find many restaurants and bars. Tomorrow we begin the trek through the Cambodia highlights!

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    Accommodation

    Angkor Panoramic Boutique Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pub StreetOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Yellow Mango RestaurantOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Siem Reap International Airport to Angkor Panoramic Boutique Hotel

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

Day 2

Explore the Ancient City of Angkor

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Explore the Ancient City of Angkor

Today you will be taken on a full-day tour of the Angkor temples in Siem Reap such as the majestic Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple - the famous four! While in the park, you'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and a much-needed break from the heat. At sunset, you'll head to Phnom Bakheng temple to watch the darkness fall over the park. Once you are back in Siem Reap, the rest of the night is free for you to explore, you may wish to visit the Angkor Night Market.

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    Accommodation

    Angkor Panoramic Boutique Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    South Gate of Angkor Thom

    Bayon Temple

    Angkor Wat

    Ta Prohm

    Phnom Bakheng Sunset

    Angkor Night MarketOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Tuk-Tuk from Angkor Panoramic Boutique Hotel to Angkor Thom

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

Day 3

Explore Banteay Srei

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Explore Banteay Srei

After breakfast, you will get picked up by tuk-tuk to visit Banteay Srey Temple then you'll head off to the Landmine Museum after lunch in a hugely popular local restaurant in the complex. Once you arrive back in Siem Reap, the rest of the day is free for swimming at the hotel's pool or exploring the town further at your own pace. In the evening, you may want to head to the Angkor Night Market for some shopping and local food.

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    Accommodation

    Angkor Panoramic Boutique Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Banteay Srei Temple

    Landmine Museum

    Angkor Night Market

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    Restaurants

    Parvis Restaurant

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    Transportations

    Tuk-Tuk from Angkor Panoramic Boutique Hotel to Banteay Srei

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

    Banteay Srei

    Cambodia

Day 4

Explore Tonle Sap & Siem Reap

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Explore Tonle Sap & Siem Reap

After breakfast at the hotel, you'll start the day with a 2-hour boat cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, which is home to many ethnic Vietnamese and numerous Cham communities living in floating villages around the lake. Observe life on the lake as you travel past floating fishing villages that have their own schools, shops, hospitals and even crocodile farms. You'll return to Siem Reap to have lunch and continue your day with a visit to the Angkor National Museum and Angkor Silk Farm.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Angkor Panoramic Boutique Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Angkor National Museum

    Angkor Silk Farm

    Pub StreetOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Tonle Mekong Restaurant

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    Transportations

    Tuk-Tuk from Angkor Panoramic Boutique Hotel to Tonlé Sap

    Boat from Tonlé Sap to Tonlé Sap

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

    Cambodia

Day 5

Trek to Kulen Mountain Homestay

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Trek to Kulen Mountain Homestay

Today, you'll check out the hotel and drive to Kulen Mountain. On arrival, you'll trek from the base of the mountain through one of the local villages, finishing at the breathtaking waterfalls at the summit. Here, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch. The rest of the day is free for swimming at the beautiful waterfall or exploring the area at your own pace. You may want to head back and relax at your homestay where you'll have dinner in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    Kulen Homestay

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek to Phnom Kulen

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Angkor Panoramic Boutique Hotel to Phnom Kulen

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

    Siem Reap Province

Day 6

Kulen to Preah Vihear

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Kulen to Preah Vihear

After breakfast, you will hike to visit the grand reclining Buddha at Preah Ang Thom, a 16th-century Buddhist pagoda, which is a sacred site for pilgrims from all over Cambodia to come and worship. You'll then continue to the River of Thousand Lingas lying under the river bed; people believe it brings fertility and blessing to Angkor area as the river flows from Kulen to Siem Reap. After lunch, you'll depart for Preah Vihear - your next destination.

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    Accommodation

    Preah Vihear Jaya Hotel2 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hike to Reclining Buddha

    Hike to the 1000 Lingas Riverbed

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Phnom Kulen to Preah Vihear Province

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap Province

    Preah Vihear Province

Day 7

Explore Preah Vihear & Fly to Phnom Penh

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Explore Preah Vihear & Fly to Phnom Penh

This morning before you leave for Siem Reap, you will visit the Preah Vihear Temple and the Koh Ker Temple then drive back to Siem Reap for lunch before taking a short flight to Phnom Penh, your next destination on this Cambodian adventure. On arrival in Phnom Penh, you'll meet your driver and transfer to your hotel to check-in and freshen up. The rest of the evening will be free for you to relax at the hotel or head out into the city to explore on your own.

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    Accommodation

    Cardamom Hotel & Apartment3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Preah Vihear Temple

    Koh Ker

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Preah Vihear Jaya Hotel to Temple of Preah Vihear

    Private Driver from Preah Vihear Province to Krong Siem Reap

    Plane from Krong Siem Reap to Phnom Penh

    Private Driver from Phnom Penh International Airport to Cardamom Hotel & Apartment

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Preah Vihear Province

    Phnom Penh

Day 8

Explore Phnom Penh

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Explore Phnom Penh

Today, you'll begin your tour at Cambodia’s Royal Palace, which stands majestically in the city centre just off the riverfront area. Several buildings are open to visitors including the ‘Silver Pagoda’ whose floor is lined with solid silver tiles. Continue to the National Museum filled with artefacts dating back to the pre-Angkorian era. Take a look into the country’s tragic recent history of Tuol Sleng Prison and end your day with a visit to the hilltop pagoda of Wat Phnom.

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    Accommodation

    Cardamom Hotel & Apartment3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Royal Palace

    Silver Pagoda

    National Museum of Cambodia

    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

    Wat Phnom

    Central MarketOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Bistro Langka

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cardamom Hotel & Apartment to Royal Palace

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Phnom Penh

Day 9

Another Day of Exploring Phnom Penh

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Another Day of Exploring Phnom Penh

Today, you'll take a half-day tour to the Killing Fields at Choeng Ek, sobering reminders of the evils of the Khmer Rouge regime. Visiting these monuments unlocks keys to understanding the development of this still-developing country. Afterwards, you'll spend some time visiting the Russian Market. Test out your bargaining skills as you wander through the stalls filled with souvenirs, local handicrafts and electronic goods. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at your own pace.

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    Accommodation

    Cardamom Hotel & Apartment3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre

    Russian Market

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cardamom Hotel & Apartment to Choeung Ek Genocidal Center

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Phnom Penh

Day 10

Explore Phnom Udong & Travel to Kep

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Explore Phnom Udong & Travel to Kep

Today, you'll take a 50-kilometre road trip to Phnom Udong, the former capital of Khmer empire, where you'll see a monumental royal necropolis of sovereigns of several centuries that are scattered on a hilltop. It is the perfect half-day escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. After lunch in a popular restaurant, you'll travel by private car to Kep. The journey will take around 3 hours and upon arrival in Kep, you'll have the rest of the day free to enjoy as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Rock Royal Hotel & Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Phnom Udong

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    Restaurants

    Eleven One Kitchen BKK

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cardamom Hotel & Apartment to Oudongk

    Private Driver from Phnom Penh to Krong Kaeb

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Phnom Penh

    Oudongk

    Krong Kaeb

Day 11

Kampot Pepper & Rabbit Island

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Kampot Pepper & Rabbit Island

Today you will drive to Kampot to visit the Phnom Chnouk Cave, a beautiful cave temple perched atop a hill reached by climbing 203 stone steps and a Kampot Pepper farm, where you'll learn about the pepper that can only be called Kampot Pepper if it is produced in this exact region of Cambodia. Then, you'll return to Kep for lunch before cruising to Rabbit Island, a small island with an amazing view of the island and the sea where you can swim and relax before heading back to Kep.

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    Accommodation

    Rock Royal Hotel & Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Phnom Chhnork Caves

    Sothy's Pepper Farm

    Rabbit Island

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    Restaurants

    Sailing Club Kep

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rock Royal Hotel & Resort to Phnom Chhngok

    Boat from Sailing Club Restaurant & Bar to Kaoh Tonsay

    Boat from Kaoh Tonsay to Sailing Club Restaurant & Bar

    Private Driver from Sailing Club Restaurant & Bar to Rock Royal Hotel & Resort

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Krong Kaeb

    Kampot Province

    Kep Province

Day 12

Explore Kep National Park

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Explore Kep National Park

Today, you'll take a half-day tour to the Kep National Park, where an 8-kilometre circuit, navigable by foot and mountain bike, winds through the thick forest passing by temples and viewpoints. Quirky yellow signs point the way and show trail-heads to off-shooting walking paths that lead into the park's interior. The 'Stairway to Heaven' trail is particularly worthwhile, leading up the hill to a pagoda, a nunnery and the Sunset Rock viewpoint.

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    Accommodation

    Rock Royal Hotel & Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kep National Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rock Royal Hotel & Resort to Kep National Park

    Private Driver from Kep National Park to Rock Royal Hotel & Resort

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Krong Kaeb

Day 13

Kep Beach Break

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Kep Beach Break

After breakfast, you'll have the entire day to spend as you wish. Kep Beach is a beautiful stretch of beach lined with fresh seafood restaurants which are perfect for a seafood lunch. The Kep National Park is nearby if you are keen to do some more trekking or cycling through the lush jungle, or you may just want to spend the day lounging on the beautiful, white-sanded beach and soaking up the sun.

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    Accommodation

    Rock Royal Hotel & Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kep BeachOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Krong Kaeb

    Kep Province

Day 14

Another Day to Relax on the Beach

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Another Day to Relax on the Beach

You guessed it, today is yet another day to spend entirely as you wish. After a fun and exciting two weeks exploring Cambodia, you may be happy to do absolutely nothing but relax on Kep Beach, soak up the Cambodian sun and fine of freshly caught seafood in the many beach restaurants. If you're looking for a little more activity, you can head to the nearby Kep National Park to do some hiking or cycling through the jungle.

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    Accommodation

    Rock Royal Hotel & Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kep Beach

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Krong Kaeb

    Kep Province

Day 15

Kep Departure

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Kep Departure

Today concludes your time spent touring the Cambodia highlights. After breakfast, you are free to swim or relax on the beach a little more before transferring to Phnom Penh airport for your flight home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Krong Kaeb to Phnom Penh International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Krong Kaeb

Included in Price

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 26 activities
  • 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

Please note:
The hotels in this itinerary subject to change at the same level without prior notice, depending on the hotel's availability upon request and confirmation.
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