What you need to know when traveling to Cambodia

Many Chinese people like to travel to Cambodia, so do you know what you need to pay attention to when visiting Cambodia?

Today the editor will tell you.

1. Visa

Cambodia requires a visa on arrival for Chinese tourists, which means they can leave as soon as they have their passport in hand.

You can obtain a visa in 3 ways.

1. Go to the Embassy or Consulate of the Kingdom of Cambodia by yourself, or find a travel agency or other agents.

2. To apply for an electronic visa in advance, please log in to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cambodia to apply online at https://www.evisa.gov.kh/; the fee is 35 US dollars, paid online, and the visa will be issued in 3 working days.

3. After entering Cambodia, apply for a visa on arrival at the port. You can apply for it at Siem Reap and Phnom Penh airports as well as Sihanoukville Airport. You only need to bring your passport, a 2-inch white background photo, and the fee is 30 US dollars. ;Tourists entering from the Cambodia-Thailand, Cambodia-Laos, and Cambodia-Vietnam border ports can apply for an arrival visa at the port.

2. Currency

The currency unit of Cambodia is riel, and the US dollar is in direct circulation. There is no need to specifically exchange for riel. When change appears for less than $1, it will be converted into riel. The current exchange rate is 1 Cambodian riel, which is about 0.0016 yuan, and 1 yuan, which is about 615.3936 Cambodian riel (please pay attention to the latest exchange rate situation)

3. Time difference

Cambodia belongs to the East Seventh District , 1 hour behind Beijing. That is, it is 08:00 in China and 07:00 in Cambodia.

4. Communication

Mobile phones with international roaming can be used in Cambodia. If calling a mobile phone: +86 mobile phone number. For example, when calling a landline number: +86+area code+landline number. To call Cambodia from China: country code (+855) + phone number.

Cambodian SIM cards can be directly exchanged for use on domestic mobile phones. The main telecommunications companies include Beeline, Smart, Metfone, etc. When purchasing, please indicate that you must be able to send messages, make phone calls, and surf the Internet to China, and the store clerk will recommend a suitable card to you. Hotels in major tourist cities in Cambodia have WiFi coverage, and some restaurants also provide free WiFi.

5. Voltage and sockets

The current voltage in Cambodia is 230 volts and 50 Hz. The power sockets are the same as in China, no need to convert plugs.

6. Accommodation

Cambodia’s local hotels or resorts are different from domestic standards. Please refer to overseas industry standards. Some local hotels do not have toothpaste, toothbrushes, slippers, combs and other personal hygiene products, so please bring them with you.

7. Clothing

Cambodia has a tropical climate, so you can wear summer clothes all year round. If you need to get up early to experience the beauty of Angkor sunrise or take a walk on the beach, you also need to bring a light jacket. Due to the strong sunlight, it is recommended to apply sunscreen, wear sunglasses and a sun hat to avoid sunburn. Don’t forget to bring an umbrella when traveling during the rainy season.

8. Climate

Cambodia is located in the southern part of the Indochina Peninsula, with a coastline of about 460 kilometers and a tropical monsoon climate. The year is divided into two seasons, the rainy season from May to October and the dry season from November to April. The average annual temperature is 24°C, and the maximum temperature reaches 35°C.

9. Folk customs

1. Buddhism is the national religion of Cambodia. Temples are spread all over the country. Monks and monks are generally respected. When visiting Buddhist temples, you must dress neatly, without hats and shoes. Avoid touching people's heads with your hands.

2. The nationwide Namaste salute is to put the two palms together and stand in front of the chest, with the head slightly bowed. The height of the fingertips depends on the identity of the other person. The higher the identity of the other person, the higher the height of the fingertips. A handshake is also performed in social situations.

3. Cambodians believe that the right hand is clean and the left hand is dirty. Use the right hand to eat. Use the right hand or both hands to hand things to others, especially food. Otherwise, the other party will refuse to accept it.

4. Don’t touch the top of a child’s head with your hands. Cambodians who believe in Buddhism believe that this will bring disaster to the child.

5. Pay special attention to respecting monks. Women are not allowed to touch monks, and do not touch other people’s heads with your hands.

6. In order to respect local beliefs, some attractions have the following dress requirements for tourists: shorts or skirts shorter than the knees are not allowed, and clothes that are too revealing are not allowed. Photography is not allowed in some attractions. Guests are asked to wear travel shoes when visiting Angkor Wat.

10. Food

Cambodian food is relatively diverse. In addition to local Khmer food, there are also French, Vietnamese, Malay and Thai food. Local people mainly eat rice and like to eat spicy foods such as peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, mint, etc., as well as lettuce and pickled fish.

11. Public Security

Local security is relatively stable. Safety is the first priority when going out. Do not go out alone late at night. In case of emergency, you can dial the phone numbers: 117 for the police and 118 for the fire department. , ambulance 119.

12. Embassy address and telephone number

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom of Cambodia: No. 156 Mao Zedong Avenue, Phnom Penh; Tel: +855-12-901923 , +855-23-720920

13. Shopping

Cambodia’s famous local products

1. Wood carving: Wood carving is a unique souvenir in Cambodia. Price is related to size, wood and craftsmanship. When purchasing, pay special attention to the quality of the wood and whether there are any cracks.

2. Silk fabrics: Purely handmade silk fabrics are very exquisite and cheap, and are rarely available in China.

3. Brown sugar: Cambodian Chinese call it "tree sugar". The sugar juice contained in the catkins is cut from the palm trees and boiled into a paste or lump of brown sugar. It can also be processed into white sugar, which has high nutritional value.

14. Best time to travel

Cambodia is located in a low latitude area and has a tropical climate. There are no four seasons, only dry season and rainy season. The average annual temperature is around 24 degrees Celsius. . The rainy season (May to October) is in most areas. Although it is very humid, the land is green. Angkor Wat will have a different scene in the rain. Wet trees and stones will have a more primitive color and texture when photographed.

The dry season (November to April) is cool and windy, the temperature is relatively comfortable, and there is not much rain, making it dry and pleasant, suitable for travel.

15. Customs and Border Control

1. Each tourist can carry hand luggage within 5 kilograms on the plane, and the size of the suitcase must not exceed: 20CM*30CM*50CM. Each airline has different standards for each free checked baggage. If it is overweight, you will need to pay an overweight fee. Checked luggage must be locked to prevent theft!

2. Customs regulations stipulate that each person can carry no more than 10,000 US dollars in foreign currency or equivalent currency out of the country.

3. Customs regulations stipulate that each person can only bring 200 cigarettes and 500ml of wine when entering or leaving the country.

4. All valuables (including passports, cash, etc.) must be carried with you and cannot be placed in checked luggage, guest rooms or coaches to prevent accidents.

16. Angkor tickets

1. Angkor tickets are divided into 1 day, 3 days and 7 days, 1 day is 37 US dollars, 3 days is 62 US dollars, 7 days is 72 US dollars Dollar. After buying the tickets for the next day, you can enter for free after 4 pm on the same day. Attractions that are not within the scope of Angkor Wat tickets: Bengmelie, Lychee Mountain;

2. When purchasing Angkor Wat tickets, you need to take a photo of the tourist's head on site and print it on the ticket. First, it can be used as a good Tourist souvenirs, secondly, there will be management personnel checking tickets at any time. If anyone is found without a ticket, he will be fined US$80.

17. About giving alms to children

Everyone has compassion. When many of our friends from China see these children selling souvenirs at a very young age, or taking the initiative to Act as a "tour guide". If you have no intention of purchasing, don't strike up a conversation. There is no need for the tour guide to refuse at the beginning to avoid misunderstandings and troubles. The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism clearly stipulates that it is not allowed to give charity to children. If you give charity, it seems to be helping the children, but in fact it is encouraging these children to avoid studying and enjoy the bad habit of idleness.

18. Other precautions

In many areas of Cambodia, landmines left over from the war have not been cleared. You must follow marked and formed roads when traveling. It is best not to rush into dense grass or deep woods.

Bakken Mountain

Tips for visiting:

1. The third-floor observation deck of Little Angkor Wat has traffic control.

2. The Bakken Temple at the top of the Bakken Mountain historic site has traffic control to protect the historic site.

3. There are no lighting facilities in this area of ??Bakken Mountain. It gets dark easily after the sun goes down. Please bring your own flashlight for lighting.