VISA, AIRPORT TAX & MONEY

Passport with at least four month validity is required. Visa is required for most nationalities except Philippine and Malaysian. One-month tourist visas are available on arrival at the airports in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh and border crossings with Thailand, Lao and Vietnam.
Tourist visa: US$20. Business visa: US$25.  Get convenience
 

Airport Tax - Domestic: US$6. International: US$25

1US$ = 4000 Riel: USD are commonly use; Cambodia Riel and Thai baht is acceptable.

Most hotels, restaurants and shops quote prices in dollars small change in riel.

» VISA Card - Cash disbursement is not charge at UCB Bank and USB Bank.

» Traveler Check - Charge 2%.

» ATM Machine - Available for Foreign currency ATMS in cities.

BEYOND ANGKOR

Tonle Sap Lake Tour - 1 to 2 hour boat trip through fishing villages and the surrounding submerged forest. Also to Gecko Environment Center and Fish Farms.

Prek Toal 'Bird Sanctuary' tour for Bird lovers, home of 129 water bird species and from January through June is a breeding ground for dozens of species including storks, ibises, cormorants, pelicans and adjuncts. One-day tours to Prek Toal introduces the flooded forest, the unique bird life, fishing and the traditional life.

Mine Museum - is the creation of Mr. Aki Ra. It contains a variety of defused mines, bombs and other ordinance, as well as a mock minefield. The creator and proprietor of the museum, Akira, worked as a de-miner in recent years. Free Admission.

War museum - is open by the Ministry of Defense. It contains tanks, armored vehicles, anti-aircraft guns, artillery shells, mines, grenades and rocket launchers, uniforms, Khmer Rouge flags and so on. $3 Admission Fee

Cambodian Cultural Village - is intended to introduce Cambodian culture, history and Cambodia landmarks. There is wax museum exhibits on wildlife, ancient jewelry and waxed figures. Inside village created with Cambodian architectural, ethnic villages, pagoda, mosque, Chinese temple, Phnom Penh's Central Market, National Museum, Royal Palace and more. Also play traditional dance performances and music on Sat, Sun. $12 Admission Fee

Butterfly Garden - A place to spend an hour, a small lush garden, Fishpond and butterflies swarm around. Food and drinks are available in the garden. ‘Butterfly Cocktail’ to boot. $1 Admission Fee.

Crocodile Farm - Lots of Crocodiles in several pens separated by age, some animal and souvenir shop there. Admission Fee $2.

Wat Thmei (Killing Fields) - Not big as Phnom Penh but a memorial Stupa housing some skulls. Free Admission

Angkor Silk Farm - 16 km away from Siem Reap, Silk material factory, A creation place of start from worm to silk waving.

Miniature of Temples - Workshop creating beautiful sandstone miniatures of Angkor Wat, Bayon, Banteay Srey and other temples and figures. A place to witness of hand carved process. Near River . $1.5 Admission Fee

West Baray Lake - 10 km away from town. Actually it is a dam build by hand 800 years ago. Place that local love to swim and enjoy sunset. The middle of the lake, there is an island and west mebon temple to see.

Traditional Dance & Other Performance

Apsara Dance - is one of the many type of classical Cambodian traditional dance and "Royal Ballets". Restaurants and hotels offer Apasara Dance Shows. Prices are vary and include dinner ( 11$ - 25 ++). Show in the hotels are a bit more expensive than outside restaurant. Here are some places, Grand Hotel d'Angkor, Sofitel Royal Angkor, Angkor Village Hotel (Apsara Theatre), Chao Phraya, Tonle Sap and Kulein 2 restaurant etc.

Shadow Puppetry Show - is a tradition across Southeast Asia and Cambodia has its own version of this tradition. Restaurants and hotels offer shadow puppet show such as Bayon Restaurant, LaNoria Restaurant.

Beatocello Concert & Jayavaman VII Hospital - A hospital, Founder and Director is a Swiss man, Dr. Beat Richner plays Bach on the cello and about activities of children’s hospitals (Jayavarman VII in Siem Reap, Kantha Bopha I and II in Phnom Penh) every Saturday at 7:15PM. Welcomes money and blood donations for children.

Tonle Sap Exhibition - Krousar Thmey, (NGO) is dedicated Tonle Sap Lake culture and environment of the area. They displayed informative maps, photos, models of traditional houses, boats and fishing implement. Free Admission

Balloon Rides - Helium balloon ride 200 meters straight up for bird eye view of Angkor Wat, Phnom Bakheng, West Baray and other ruins amongst the surrounding jungle.( Road between Airport and Angkor ticket gate)

Elephant Ride - near Bayon, South Gate of Angkor Thom or base of Phnom Bakheng.

Helicopter Cambodia - offer helicopter tours of the temple area.

Countryside Tour - Take photo or love to see rice paddies, buffalos, stilted houses and little village(road from Siem Reap to the Tonle Sap lake and road from Siem Reap to Pouk District.)

Shrine to Preah Ang Chek, Preah Ang Chorm and Shrine to Ya Tep - locals the most believe and respect shrine and believe in stories of power and indestructibility.

Wat Bo - 18th century highly respected pagoda. It contains unique wall paintings such as Chinese merchant, French officer at market and French soldier and traditional performance. Lots of Buddha statues.

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SHOPPING & SOUVENIR (Some)

HERE, several type of souvenir shops and markets. Most of the crafts, silks and silver are hand-made. Temple rubbings, stone and woodcarvings, silver wears, gems, musical instrument, silks and scarf are the most popular souvenir. Illegal to buy antiquities. Some replicas of authentic artifacts must be accompanied by a certification.

Old Market - the biggest variety of souvenirs and interesting local ambiance. The boutiques and specialty shops offer higher quality selection of Cambodian products ranging through everyday trinkets, hidden treasures and souvenirs. (Center of the Town).

Phsar Leu Thom Thmey - is market mainly to locals. Opens and closes with the sun. Shops are offering souvenirs, clothes, perfumes, jewelers, fresh fruit and vegetables. (Road No. 6)

Phsar Samaki - is the market, offer same as Phsar Leu Thom Thmey (Road No.6)

Phsar Kandal (Center Market) - is newest market. It is aimed squarely at the tourist, with souvenir places, travel agencies and photo shops, moneychangers and Banks. (Town Center)

Souvenirs Shops and Others - have nice selected items and a bit more pricy than market. Such as shops. Phnom Pich, ACC, CTM, Angkor Art, Les Artisans D’Angkor, Angkor Shopping Center etc.

Paintings Gallery

Happy Paintings Gallery - featuring the paintings of Stéphane Delaprée (Stef), a singular artist with a gentle insight into everyday Cambodia.

X-Face Gallery - featuring the paintings, sculptures and other creations of the noted contemporary Cambodian artist, Asasax.

Book Stores

Monument Books - at the FCC, bookshop in the airport, and souvenir stalls at the Old Market are the primary outlets for new books.
The Old Market sell 'new' books, but they are much cheaper, bootlegged versions.
Lazy Mango - at pub street; is used book and used CDs shop in Siem Reap (buy, sell or trade)
Le Tigre de Papier, offering a selection of French language and a few English-language used books.

Convenience Stores - offer canned goods, pretty good selection of imported/European goods, including ice cream, snacks, wines, candy, etc. Lotus Market, Star Mart, Max Mart and Angkor Mart are the good place to buy. Also Old Market have not well decorate convenience store at cheaper rate.

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NIGHT LIFE

Siem Reap night life is growing up very fast with foreigner and local creation ... Here are some for your taste but a lot more.....

PUB LANE - Plenty of Bars could spend overnight; such as Red Piano, Temple Bar, Angkor What, Le Tiger Papier, Banana Leave etc.

Laundry Bar - Full Bar and dancing floor with stylish place. Good music and DJ. Near Old Market.

Zone One - Outdoor beer garden and restaurant (Khmer and some English Song). Indoors, a dance hall with very high bass Khmer, Thai and Disco music. Very popular with local.

Sok San Club - Bar, Restaurant and Massage. Lots of massage girl behind the glass. Dancing available after 12 mid-night.

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RECOMMEND RESTAURANT (some)

Siem Reap have various of restaurant such as Italian, German, Malaysian, Vietnam, Chinese, Thai, Myanmar and Cambodian food etc. Here are some selection of restaurant that people most recommended.

The Red Piano - The famous & popular among expatriate and tourist. Long standing bar/restaurant. Western and Asian food.

Bopha Neakhlone(Chim Sok) - The popular restaurant among locals and expatriate. Serving Cambodian and Chinese food. Street in front of Center Market and turn left into first lane.

Master Suki - Suki soup, Cambodian and Chinese dishes. On Oum Khun Street
 

Blue Pumpkin - French style bakery and Cafe. Pastas, Donuts, salads, pita sandwiches, burger and fries. Indoor and curbside seating. Opposite Hospital (Near Old Market)

Happy Herb Pizza - Famous pizza restaurants. Do you want to be happy or very happy or normal? Ahh... they ask.

Campuccino - Very good pizza and western restaurant.

New Delhi - Indian food of both north and south India. Nan to replace your bread and Fry Prawn Curry to boost. Sri Lanka cook. Opposite Hospital( Near Old Market)

Mahar Raja - Indian food, cook from Pakistan. Tandoori Chicken will make you satisfied. 

Monorom - Very good Chinese food. Roasted Duck are the best. Right on Sivatha Road.
 

Mandalay Inn - Myanmar and Cambodia food .Home cook! Try by yourself.

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TRANSPORTATION

TO SIEM REAP
From Airport - Airport is 6km away from town. 10 minutes drive. Near temples, spectacular views of Angkor Wat during landings. Our hotel offer free pick-up from the airport.

From Boat Dock- Dock is 13km away from town. 20- 30 minutes drive, depends on season. Near Phnom Krom mountain, it nice to watch sunset. Our hotel offer free pick-up from boat dock.

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To Bangkok - TAXI to Poipet - Camry whole taxi or Share taxi  (3- 4 hours)
BUS to Bangkok - Several bus companies offering daily bus transport. Mostly leave at early morning 6:30 - 8:00 am.  ( 10 - 15 Hrs)

To Phnom Penh

Air - Siem Reap Airway & others Airway have daily flights.( 45 minutes)

Boat - Depart at 7:00am, (5-7hours) best time for boat ride is June to November.

Bus - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap road is 99.99% smooth. several bus companies offering daily bus transport. leaves between 6:30am to 1:00 pm. (7 - 9 hours)

Pickup Truck -  (7-9 hours)

Taxi - Camry share taxi & The whole taxi ( 3 to 4 Hrs)

To Battambang

Boat - Depart at 7:00 am, ( 3-5 hours)

Bus - Batabang - Siem Reap road is 50% smooth. ( 5 - 7 Hrs).

To Preah Vihear temple

9 - 11 Century mountain temple, Border of Thailand and Cambodia. One of the Cambodia's most important and historic temples. 4WD tour will make good trip. Also can combine with Anlong Veng or Koh Ker trip. The road from Anlong Veng is almost 100% ok and Tbeng Meanchey is still a bit rough. If you love to do dirt bike tour, it would be marvelous.

To Koh Ker

It's was once the second largest Cambodian capital after Shot Borak (Angkor) and boast a collection of name befitting a royal residence. The main temple covered around 2km in Preah Vihear province. Many are still in the jungle. There are many ancient structures still inaccessible. Time being, the structure is the centerpiece of this tenth century capital is the one significant monument accessible to visitors. It is possible day trip from Siem Reap by motorbike and 4WD. 140 Km from Siem Reap. The trip take about 7 hours return.

To Sambor Prei Kuk

It's 7th century temple, huge complex in Kampong Thom province. Getting more attraction to tourist. Take Taxi or Bus to Kampong Thom. You need to stay there. Then, hire Motorbike or Car to visit. Worth it!

To Banteay Chhmar

It's 12th Century temple and recently open for tourist. 60 km from Sisophon and 100 km away from Siem Reap.

A long day-trip from Siem Reap by Camry taxi. (or) If you have time, better spend the night in Sisophon. Overnight option is able to take taxi or bus to Sisophon, then rent a mortobike or car to Banteay Chhmar. Very beautiful temple.

To Anlong Veng

It's former Khmer Rouge leader home land in Oddar Meanchey province, near Thai and Cambodia border. In town is the Ta Mok villa, Pol Pot's house, his cremation site and a few items of recent Khmer Rouge history. The government is trying to turn this place into a tourist attraction. Able to go Anlong Veng by pickup truck, motorbike or 4WD.

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