Category: Cambodia

7 Cambodia travel tips to prep you before visiting Siem Reap or Phnom Penh. Most people will need a Cambodia visa. Detailed analysis of different tourist SIMs – which one to buy. Should you exchange money to riel? Best time to visit Cambodia + what to wear and bring. Go during their Khmer New Year, Songkran. So much fun!

As Cambodia is one of the Least Developed Countries (LDC) in the world, it comes as no surprise that there is no public transport like trains or buses in the country yet. Use a taxi, tuk-tuk or motorbike/scooter when you travel from Siem Reap Airport to city & Angkor Wat. Indicative prices disclosed for all modes of transports.

Thinking of getting a Cambodia Tourist SIM card when you travel to Siem Reap or Phnom Penh? Here is a table comparison guide between 5 telecommunication providers in Cambodia for choosing your ideal travel phone card. Some mobile operators offer unlimited internet data for 7 to 10 days. The price of one prepaid card ranges from US$2 to US$20.

There are two ways to buy an Angkor Wat ticket – from the ticket office or online. It is advisable to purchase the Angkor tickets from the ticket counter as it is a cheaper option between the two. There are more than 30 temples to visit. So, how many days of Angkor Pass should you buy?

Angkor Archaeological Park left me with a gasp of wonderment as it is hard not to fall in love with the stupendous monuments. Since there are so many temples in Angkor Park and one can’t see all in one day, I’ll tell you how the Big Circuit and Small Circuit tours work here so you can go temple hopping.

Here is the list of must-see Angkor temples to visit when you go to Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap:

1. Angkor Wat
2. Ta Prohm
3. Banteay Kdei
4. Prasat Kravan
5. Preah Khan
6. Neak Pean
7. Ta Som
8. East Mebon
9 Pre Rup
10. Bayon @ Angkor Thom

There are so many things to do in Siem Reap other than Angkor Wat as the vibrancy in Siem Reap city left me astounded. I never expected that Siem Reap nightlife is bustling with both locals and tourists. Most of the things to do in Siem Reap at night revolve activities around the Old Market Bridge.

Royal Crown Hotel & Spa, a 4-star hotel is one of the best places to stay in Siem Reap and near Angkor Wat. It has a perfect location for accessibility to some of the Siem Reap attractions within walking distance. Especially when you want to immerse into their nightlife, there are plenty of bars, Khmer restaurants and hawker stalls nearby.