Getting Lao Visa in Phnom Penh
by Pakistaniguy
Travellers who are interested in getting Vietnamese or Lao Visa from Phnom Penh should note that these visas are available in the repective embassies of these countries in Phnom Penh.
I applied for my Laos Visa in the morning and got back the passport on the same day with 10 USD extra fees and in total it was 35 USD ! but if u pay 25 USD then u get the passport back on the next day.
Embassy of Laos PDR
15 – 17 Mao Tse Toung Blvd.
Phnom Penh.
Phone: 982632.
Fax: 720907
For Vietnam, according to my information it costs around 30 USD and takes one working day for the visa to get processed.
Embassy of Vietnam
436 Monivong Blvd.
Phnom Penh.
Phnone: 362531
Fax: 362314
Apsaras
by Unknownsu
In Cambodian culture, you will no doubt come across statues and paintings depicting a beautiful woman in the form of what looks like a Goddess. In fact, she is. She is an Apsaras. So exactly who or what is an Apsaras? Apsarases are female spirits of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist religions. They are supernatural beings and they appear as young women of great beauty gifted with the art of dancing.
Spirit Houses
by shrimp56
I saw these both in Thailand and Cambodia. They are, in effect, small shrines and can range from the simple to the ornate. They are vestiges of the animistic religions that preceeded the arrival of Buddhism in the region. It is to the right of the chedi.
Shop Like A Local
by Etoile2B
Although there are several covered markets in the city that cater to tourists and locals alike, to get a better sense of the native culture check out the outdoor street market to rub elbows, quite literally, with the locals. We only had one full day in Phnom Penh and it was the first destination of our trip so we opted not to shop like the tourists at the local markets. Instead, as we were exploring the riverfront we discovered the truly local market on one of the side streets off Sisowath Quay. As we explored, we were swept into the melee of locals bargaining for fresh produce and meats while trying to dodge motorbikes weaving through the crowds. It was a great way to experience daily life in the city firsthand. And it's also a great place to bargain for cheap, local goods and food. I highly recommend taking a walk through the crowded street market for an unique cultural experience, if nothing else. And if you're looking for a place o get away from other tourists this is definitely it. We didn't see another tourist during our excursion. On the whole the experience made me wish that I had a kitchen at my disposal so I could utilize all the wonderful goods for sale here!
Toul Tom Poung Market
by kelnsha about Russian Market
More commonly referred by foreigners as Russian market. It was where Russians shopped during the 1980s.
Best place in town for souvenirs and clothes shopping. It has a large range of real and fake antiquities, including miniature Buddhas, wood carvings, betel-nut boxes, silk, silver jewellery, musical instruments and so on. Bargain hard as thousands of tourists pass through here each month.
This is also the market where all the western clothing made in garment factories around Phnom Penh turns up. Popular brands include Gap, Colombia, Calvin Klein, Quicksilver, Aigle and Next but more are coming to Cambodia all the time.
Also available are inexpensive DVDs, CDs and computer programmes, as well as a host of other goodies. This is the one market all visitors should come to at least once during a trip to Phnom Penh. There is a good range of trousers, skirts, shirts, T-shirts, boxer shorts and shoes. All at around 10% of the price paid back home.
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Exhibition, S21, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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