A mini guide to Cambodia

With a history that is both frightening and glorious in equal measure, Cambodia is a country that will live long in the memory of anyone that visits this Southeast Asian gem. And that’s because its friendly, generous and genuine people; you’ll find a country that is accepting the decades of brutality, bloodshed and poverty whilst beginning to finally focus on a bright future.

Keeping the scenic beauty and friendly locals in mind, it should certainly be high on the list of anyone visiting the amazing region of Southeast Asia so to help you plan here’s our mini guide to travelling Cambodia:

1.    Money

The official currency of Cambodia is the Cambodian Riel (KHR), however, US (United States) Dollars are accepted pretty much everywhere. Most places in tourist spots will list prices in USD. Change of less than $1 USD is usually given in multiples of Riel (500, 1000, 2000 notes) so coins are not often used

2.    Transport

There are various ways of travelling in Cambodia such as

ü By Air - Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville airports operate domestic flights. The distances in Cambodia are not huge but flying from the coastal area over to Siem Reap would save you a lot more time

ü Via Boat – There is a special speedboat service runs from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh in each direction daily. It’s not much quicker than the bus because of transfers at either end plus it can get cancelled often during the dry season. The cost is $35 per person

ü By Train – However, train service is very limited. Only Friday, Saturday and Sunday service running from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville and back. The journey one way takes around 7 hours and is much more scenic and relaxing than the road route but not quicker

3.    Must Visit Places

Here is the list of must visit places when in Cambodia:

ü Phnom Penh

ü Kratie

ü Kampot

ü Sihanoukville  Koh Rong

ü Battambang

ü Siem Reap and Angkor Temples

Most nationalities require a visa to enter Cambodia which can be getting online with our online e-Tourist Visa service. If you are flying into Cambodia or crossing at certain land borders where rip offs and scams are common. Hence it is advisable to get e-Visa prior to your visit. Click on the link i.e. evisaforcambodia.org/in order apply for e-Visa to Cambodia.