Some money issues
by picek
Bring USD and you don't have to change it into Riel. Best is to take small USD notes and even buying simple things with dollar is no problem - in return you get back riel or dollar when value is higher.
Even ATM issue USD bank notes.
Not only Phanom Penh, they trade with dollar everywhere, even in remote place. But yes, I like to pay with local money when buying food and market stuff. After all, if they didn't need their own currency, why they would bother to print it.
There are exchange offices around many places in Phnom Penh, they all look the same like that one on the picture. Most of them are around Central market, and if you compare them... there are some differencies upon the exchange rates.
By the way, some things you would actually get lil cheaper if you paid in Riel. But the difference for you won't be that high.
Visa's & Airport Tax
by Cathy&Gary
Make sure you take a few passport size photos with you, (one for your visa and one for your Angkor Wat pass, plus a spare, just in case!!
This info is for those arriving by plane. You will be given forms for your visa on the plane.
Its all very easy and only takes a few minutes, proceed to the counter with the very immaculately dressed, stony faced officials and away you go.
The visa on arrival is for a 30 day stay and will cost US$20.
You can also apply for a visa before you leave your home country through your travel agent, Royal Embassies and Consulates of Cambodia (but it will cost more) or apply online for an eVisa.
Cambodia Visa, Apply For Visa Online - Official Site,
Visa's on arrival are issued at Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport. Poi Pet, O'Smach and Cham Yeam at the Cambodia-Thailand international border checkpoint and Bavet, Kaam Samnor at the Cambodia-Vietnam international border checkpoint.
Visa fee: Business visa: US$25, Tourist visa: US$20.
Airport Tax
Don’t forget there is an airport tax of US$25 for International departures.
This tax is usually not included in the price of your ticket, so make sure that you have US$25 spare in cash when you are leaving, which is payable at the airport.
Domestic departures tax is US$10 from Phnom Penh and US$6 from Siem Reap.
International Gate Ways
Phnom Penh International Airport
Siem Reap International Airport
Sihanoukville Port (Visa on Arrival)
Airport Tax:
International Airport:
USD25
Domestic:
6USD
Telephone Country code: 855, Phnom Penh code: 23.
Markets are open from early morning to late evening, including Sundays and pubic holidays.
Climate
by keeweechic
The climate is tropical and has three major seasons. The nicest season is the dry season from November to March where the temperatures are cooler (average temperatures 20 - 28C). The hot season lasts from March to June (average temperatures 28-35C) and the rainy season from May to early October. I was there in early April and it was pretty hot.
Phnom Penh Dump
by Christianzagar
We spent a morning with a bunch of children who live next to the dump. They have to spend all day rummaging through the garbage to find recyclables to sell back to some Vietnamese company. We played with the children as well as fed them. I forget the name of the organization that runs the program but will post it soon as well as more infor about the place and the organizations mandate
Custom Made Shoes to Order
by Avenge about Tuol Sleng
I don't know that this shop actually had a name, but it's very close to Tuol Sleng. If you need a pair of shoes, they can make good quality shoes of most any style in three days for about $25. Leather sandals for $15.
If you have a photo of the shoe you want made, they can make it. Make sure you are specific about the type of sole and lining of your shoe. $15 for sandals
$25 for Shoes (even dress shoes)
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Another ferry on the Mekong
View, S21, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
a group of Khmer in shadow
