Cambodia Tips
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Cambodia Visa
Visitors arriving by air can
obtain a visa for stays of up to 30 days on arrival at Phnom Penh
International Airport or Siem Reap International Airport.
Travellers
must bring along one passport size photo and their passport. The
application form for your visa will be handed out during the inbound
flight. Visas are also available
from Immigration at the border posts of Bavet, Poi Pet and Koh Kong.
E-Visas are only valid for entry via Phnom Penh International Airport or
Siem Reap International Airport.
The fee for a 30 day
visa is currently US$20 cash (Jan2009).
Drinking Water
Drinking water straight out of the tap in Cambodia is not advisable.
Most mid range and higher hotels provide one or two bottles of drinking
water per day. It is best to get in the habit of drinking bottled
water especially if you will be visiting rural areas or other countries
in the region. Always take bottled water with you when you are out
touring. If you have purchased bottled water, check that there is
a proper seal or that the packaging is intact. Some places have been
known to sell recycled bottles that have merely been filled up with tap
water.
Weather
Hot and hotter is the way to think. Cambodia experiences a tropical monsoon climate.
The monsoon season is from May to November each year with the most
pleasant season being the dry season, from November through to March
when temperatures are cooler (average 20-28oC).
The hot season lasts from April to
June (average temperatures 28-35oC).
There is often seasonal flooding in Phnom Penh and the rest of Cambodia
during late July and early August when travel may be disrupted.
Clothing
Lightweight loose-fitting
cotton clothing is recommended and long-sleeved items should be included
for protection from mosquitoes and the sun. During the rainy season an
umbrella is more convenient than a rain coast.
Currency
Reil note
denominations : 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, &
10,000
The local currency is
the Riel (R), however in Phnom Penh and most major tourist destinations,
almost all goods and services are calculated and paid for in US
currency. Credit cards are excepted at major hotels and
restaurants. Travellers cheques and currencies other than US Dollars are
accepted only by major banks it is best to carry plenty of small domination
U.S Dollars. Please note: U.S. dollars must not be ripped or torn. You
can't pay for purchases with torn money, nor do you want to accept it
from anyone.
ATMs
ATMs can be found all over Cambodia. We found the best bank to deal was the Canadia Bank as they did not charge foreign ATM fees for withdrawals.
Electricity
Cambodia
operates on 220-volt, 50 Hz. Power outages occur often in Phnom
Penh, but less frequently in Siem Reap. Most hotels and restaurants have
back-up generators, however it is recommended that you take a torch for
power failures.
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