This charming country (formerly known as Kampuchea), whose borders are shared with Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, has become too popular among travelers in recent years. Its most famous attraction is the ruins of Angkor, located just outside the tourist town of Siem Reap.
Most visitors end up traveling to Cambodia from Thailand, only to go to Angkor and returned. While this trip worth it all out, the truth is that this would stop making the other exciting attractions that Cambodia has to offer.
Apart from the ruins of Angkor, you can explore much of the country by bicycle or motorbike independently, which will ensure you will enjoy first-hand the stunning landscapes and lush green rice fields that exist throughout the region.
Other charming spots include the beaches of Sihanoukville, which are much less crowded with foreigners that the neighboring nation of Thailand. As for the capital, Phnom Penh (pronounced Nom Pen), deserves to be known for being a city full of life, which preserved their culture through their temples, pagodas and turbulent history related to the genocide of the Khmer Rouge.
Cambodia is a very cheap travel destination even for Asian monetary standards. It is not difficult to find deluxe accommodations at affordable prices, and eating is also economical, even in the most popular cities. Regarding cheap eats most of the time, this will always depend as you stay away from fast food franchises (McDonald's or Pizza Hut, for example), and opt for the Cambodian local food.
The transport does not cost much, and even better is knowing that many of the buses and routes are in good condition. Part of the experience of riding on city buses is also spending little, interact with Cambodians more directly.
Usually, people crossing from Vietnam into Cambodia through tours, which usually costs little and is not complicated to find given the number of agencies that abound. Unless you want to sightsee on your own, an organized tour would be your best option.
Other Interesting Data
Most festivals are held in small bars and entertainment centers, but in Phnom Penh where you will see more variety of clubs and discos. The basic price for a beer or drink is $ 1, and you can expect to pay up to $ 2 $ 3 at the most expensive nightclubs in the city.
The Cambodian currency is called Riel (KHR), although American dollars are widely accepted by the population. In this case, it is advisable to travel within the country with a supply of rails and dollars. Its value to date (January 2014) in dollars is $ 1 = 4000 KHR in euro is € 1 = 5500 KHR.
Many people choose to volunteer with an organization during your trip to Cambodia, which is not bad in a country that needs help. It is important that you take some time researching before committing your time and money to charity. Start by figuring out how the money will be used as emplearás your time. Seeks, above all things, that by accepting voluntary work're not leaving local staff without work. A first step would be to search Google
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Approximate costs
- Lodging: Many of the guest houses and inns are shared by between $ 2 $ 6 bedrooms night and private rooms are between $ 4 $ 12. You can pay anywhere from $ 12-$ 20 for a room in a hotel with air conditioning, private bathroom and cable TV.
On the next page you can separate your accommodation before arriving in Cambodia.
- Transport: For $ 10 or less you can go by bus to any part of Cambodian territory. Tours from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville are $ 5 and from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh are $ 5-$ 7.
- Food: As in many Asian countries, eating in Cambodia is very cheap. Dishes in the stalls will cost you about $ 1- $ 3 per meal, while in an average restaurant would be paying between $ 5-$ 8.
- Activities: The entrance to the temples of Angkor is $ 20 per day, $ 40 three-day tour and $ 60 for a whole week. Hire a motorcycle taxi (also known as tuk-tuk) to visit the temples is the best alternative, and it is for $ 10 a day minimum. The museums in the city of Phnom Penh are in $ 2 $ 4.
What to visit
Phnom Penh (official website): The capital of the country and the first urban center, where it is common to see Buddhist palaces and elephants walking down the street.
- Tonle Sap: Known as the lake of Southeast Asia's largest freshwater navigate it's worth a closer look to see how the life of Cambodia is linked to this important waterway.
- Battambang: Well-known by tourists as an agricultural area. Besides the impressive temples and statues, have the opportunity to ride on the bamboo train.
- Central Market in Phnom Penh: A market housed in a building with a colonial style architecture. The products here will find jewelry, souvenirs, statues, basically everything.
- Wat Maha Leap: Do not miss going to this spectacular wooden pagoda, located in the city of Kampong Cham.
- Bokor National Park: This park is a favorite to appreciate the flora and faura the country, where you can see the ruins of an old French Bokor Palace hotel known as points.
- The Museum of Tuol Sleng: This site is a reminder of all the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, between 1975 and 1979.
- Motorcycle Tour: What better way to explore those little corners of the country visited by a motorcycle tour. Visit this page for more information.
Although Cambodia was no longer isolated from the rest of the world country, it is still possible to find hidden throughout its territory corners. If you plan to go at some point, take all the time necessary to explore on your own and without haste.
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