Phnom Penh

• You’ll need a visa to travel to Phnom Penh. You can easily get a short stay visa online.

• Never leave your important documents or cash and valuables in the hotel room.

• Always make sure that you book a hotel or a resort in the bustling area.

• If you are lost anywhere or someone from the group is lost, you must immediately seek the help of the police.

• Do not get involved in drugs of any form.

• Do not get involved in physical or verbal spat with anyone.

• Don’t flash your valuables in the public area.  

• Do not hire a guide who is not from a trusted or authentic agency.

• Never trust any stranger who gets friendly with you in just a short while.

• Don’t eat food off the street vendors.

• Carry with you a copy of your licenses and passport.  

• Don’t let anyone in the city misguide you. Acquire sufficient information before heading to a new place.

• Dress appropriately.

• Nudity is strictly prohibited here.

• Do not film or do videography without the legal permissions.

• In case the banner or sign says, ‘No Photography’ obey it.

• Avoid traveling alone in the night hours.

• Do not go around with too much cash during the night hours.

• Take a comprehensive travel and medical insurance before traveling.

• Keep the touts at bay.

Phnom Penh is a very pleasant city and people can visit it throughout the year. The weather conditions in Phnom Penh is not very complex as there are only two seasons here, the dry cool season and the wet hot season. The month wise break up for the best time to visit Phnom Penh are:

November to April- This is the time where the majority of the people come to visit Phnom Penh and crowd the city. The weather is a bit dry and cool during this time making it a pleasant time for the people to visit. Temperature is always around the 24 degree Celsius mark during these months, making it ideal for the tourist to enjoy.

May to October- These months account for the rainy season of Phnom Penh. Along with the heavy rainfall, the temperature also rises which results in very hot and humid conditions. These conditions are not ideal for tourists and therefore the tourism drops during this time. If one wants to enjoy Phnom Penh at a cheap price and without any crowd, then this is the perfect time for them.

Cambodia receives a lot of tourism around the year. Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia and therefore becomes the first destination for tourists coming to Cambodia. People come to Phnom Penh from different ways as it is a well-connected city. The ways to reach Phnom Penh are:

• By Air- Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia, making it necessary for the city to have an airport. Phnom Penh has the Phnom Penh International Airport and people can reach this city by boarding a flight.
• By Road- Phnom Penh is very well connected by the rest of Cambodia by road. One can get to the city by the roadways built in and around Phnom Penh. They can either hire a cab or drive themselves to the city.
• By Water- Phnom Penh is one of those rare cities which has a well-developed waterway system also. One can board a ferry from Chau Doc of Vietnam and reach Phnom Penh.

Cambodia, as a country, is very rich in its culture and its history. Phnom Penh also reflects this richness in history and culture and has several sites which depict it. There are several activities also which one can do in Phnom Penh. Few things which one can do here are:

• Sightseeing- The rich culture of Phnom Penh can be seen in the monuments and architectural marvels of the city. Phnom Penh is filled with such monuments and temples.
• Shopping- One of the most important aspects of going on a vacation is shopping. People always shop when they go out on a vacation. They try to find things which will help them relive the trip. There are many markets present in Phnom Penh which sell few of the world’s best clothes and accessories.

• Activities- Cambodia, as a country, is very inclined towards sports and can do several activities in its capital, Phnom Penh. One can go for kickboxing or go-karting. They can also go on cyclical tours and explore the nature.

Everyone enjoy themselves when they are out on a vacation and the excitement of the trip increases manifoldly if the place where one visiting has amazing food. Cambodian cuisine is mouth-watering and it has the perfect blend of spices and subtlety. Few of the local food of Phnom Penh are Khmer Curry, Pork and rice, Chicken Skewers and pho. The best places to try these foods are:

• Sihanouk Boulevard
• Street 9
• 52D Street 123
• Street 360

The roads of Phnom Penh are very well developed and therefore the public transportation system is also pretty efficient. Numerous people travel in the public transports of Phnom Penh every day. Tuk Tuk is a unique transport in Phnom Penh. It is basically a motorcycle attached with a carriage and is the most popular mode of transport among tourists. Cyclo or pedicab is a very popular mode of transport here. It is ideal transport for a person who wants to enjoy the sites of the city. One can also book a cab to commute around Phnom Penh.

Cambodia is not a very diverse country and the residents of this country generally speak the same language. The official language of Cambodia is Khmer and it is the most widely spoken language in the country as well as in Phnom Penh. Some of the most common greetings in Khmer are:

Hi- Suostei

Good morning- Aruon suostei

Good afternoon- Rsiel l

Good night- Reatrei suostei

Cambodia hosts thousands of tourists every year. One of the most important itinerary for a person is shopping. Phnom Penh has several places where one can go and shop. Some of those places are:

• Aeon Mall- This mall has been built very recently. One can get almost everything they can think of in this mall. It has some of the best brands in the world and, one will surely exceed their budget if they start shopping here as the collection here is exceptional.
• Central Market- These markets help in maintaining the culture of a place. The Central Market is one of the most crowded markets in Phnom Penh and can find everything here.
• Phsar Kandal- Phsar Kandal is a local market of Phnom Penh held in a street of the city. One can find amazing things here. Products here can be bought at very cheap prices if one has the skill to bargain.

Cruise is the perfect way to relax for a family. It is the most romantic tour for a couple and a fun ride for kids. Cruises give people the best time of their lives by providing them some luxurious services. The famous cruising destinations in Phnom Penh are:

• Ho Chi Minh City
• Siem Reap
• Silk Islands
• Oudong

There are some really pretty sites which one can visit in Phnom Penh but one might get bored of just visiting places. Phnom Penh allows people to have fun by offering various adventure activities. The activities which are available in Phnom Penh are hiking, jet skiing, kitesurfing, etc. and the places where one can do these are:

•    Kam-Air Wakepark
•    Koh Rong Island
•    Angkor Wat

It is often believed that the nightlife in Phnom Penh is not that good, but contrary to popular belief, the nightlife here is amongst the best in the country. People can really enjoy themselves here at night. Some of the best places to experience the nightlife of Phnom Penh are:

•    Eclipse Sky Bar
•    Pontoon
•    Loco Bar
•    Riverhouse