Travel Tips

Airport Tax:
International Departures: US$20
Domestic Departure: US$10

Business Hours:
Government offices are open from 7:30AM to 5:00PM but for most banks 8:00AM to 3:30PM on weekday. However most businesses open daily from 7:00AM to 8:00PM.

Climate:
Cambodia can be visited throughout the year. The climate is tropical and distinguishes three major seasons. The most pleasant season is the dry season from November to March during which 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.

Communication:
In the last few years, price on hand phone and service have gone down sharply therefore almost everyone carries one presently. There are five companies providing mobile phones services and numbers starting from: 011, 012, 015, 016 and 018.

Currency:
Riel is the Cambodia's currency. To check for the today's exchange rate, please refer to our Currency Exchange which is located on the front page. However the US dollar is widely accepted. Travellers' cheques in US dollars can be changed at most banks in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. If you plan to travel to outskirts, it is advisable to use small change in US dollars although the Riel is acceptable. Credit cards facilities are limited but some banks, hotels and restaurants do accept them.

Electricity:
All electric appliances use 220 volts

Health:
Although vaccination is not official required, it is recommended that traveler get vaccinated for cholera, typhoid, tetanus, and hepatitis A and B if you are going to the provinces.

Hotel:
Room cost can start from $5 to $100 per night. Whether you prefer to stay at Guest Houses with no air-con but fan, a motel style which range from $10 to $45 or you may stay at one of the 5 stars hotel e.g. Cambodiana, Le Royal or Inter-Continental. The cost of $10 and up will equip with air conditioner, refrigerator and a cable TV.

Language:
The official language is Khmer however English, Chinese and French are widely spoken.

Passport and Visas:
Cambodia has very liberal visa regulations. It is meant to say a valid passport and visa are required for entry. Visas can be obtained at Pochentong Airport in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap (Angkor) Airport. All travelers have to do is bring along two passport size photos and fill up visa application. A one-month tourist visa costs US$20 while a business visa costs US$25.00

Population:
Approximately 13 millions and 90 percent of those are Khmers and remaining is Chams (Islam), Chinese, Vietnamese and Hill tribes.

Religion:
Official religion is Buddhism but Islam and Christianity are widely also practiced

Sight Seeing:
The best and most inexpensive way to take in the sights and sounds of Phnom Penh is by Cycle (a tricycle). There are several tour operators in Phnom Penh who offer tours to other parts of the country. Most of them also provide cars and mini-vans for rent.

Size:
181,035 square kilometers

Transportation:
From Pochentong International Airport to anywhere in Phnom Penh will cost you $5.00 per trip which is about 8 kilometers.

Time:
Cambodia has one time zone and seven (7) hours ahead of GMT

Siem Reap Tourism Office
KUY SANG
Director
H/P: (855)12 630 066
Fax: (855)63 963 996