Cambodia

Get a 3 day pass to the Temples of Angkor and explore history! Take a break in between.

If you're in Cambodia, than at one point you will hear of the Khmer Rouge movement that happened not so long ago. Visit the S-21 Genocide Museum where many skulls, pictures and images scream of the history that occurred. The museum is a high school that was once used during the Khmer Rouge to place the prisoners waiting for torture or death.

Close to the vietnamese border, under the hottest summer sun, one main red dusty street, used at the same time as national road to legal and less licit traffic with Vietnam. Old people in rags looking at me dangerously, kids screaming and runnings between the trucks and clouds of dust, chickens in the middle of all that. A very nice pagoda built in a mountain circus is one of the main atraction of the city, warm monsk and many small monkeys.

The capital of Cambodia.One the few city's with an atm machine so don't forget to reload;)There is a lot of volunteer work to do here, just a day or a couple of months... You can find it easy in bars and leave lets on the street.

Kampot is one of the most dull places in Cambodia...I booked a trip to Kampot in Siem Reep, when i arrived in my hotel called the seaside view hotel i found out that the sea is 15 km away:)It was very dirty, compare to the rest of the country!

In the dry season you have to get there by road, not boat, which you can the rest of the year.

One of the 8 world wonders, Ankor Wat, built for King Suryavarman II in the12th century as his capital city.

Battambang, Cambodia is a place not frequently visited by tourists coming from Thailand. Most of them go immediately from the Thai-Cambodian border (Aranya Parthet) to Siem Reap. However, Battambang is well worth visiting for a day and a night. You can get there from Aranya Parthet with a taxi to Sisiphon (about 300 bath) and then a second cab from Sisiphon to Battambang (about 200 bath). It's a very cosy little city, with nice French colonial buldings, and very very nice people. From Battambang on you can travel to Siem Reap either by boat or by bus. I strongly recommend the boat. It takes about six hours to get to Siem Reap by boat, but it's a very nice ride on the river. Certainly in the morning when you leave Battambang, the sun ascending the sky above the river is just amazing. And, arriving in Siem Reap you will pass by the floating city, a "tourist attration", but you will have seen it entirely from your boat.

Spending the night cost about $15 for a good hotel and $1 or 2 and even for free! The frog shag on the beach!

One of the few if not the only beach in the 440 km of coastline! Little nightlife in town and on the beach and it is one of the few city's who have an atm machine!

Get a foot massage after walking around Angkor Wat. It is cheap and so nice after a full day on your feet!

A lot of people like to stay on the Lakeside in PP. However, I always stay at the Royal Guesthouse. Just a few dollars more gives you a massive room and some of the rooms even have tubs! The Royal Guesthouse is near Riverside any moto or tuk tuk driver wil know where it is.

Consider spending some time away from the temples to visit a school or do some volunteer work. Even a few hours can make a huge difference here.

Start your temple touring early, especially during the hotter periods of the year. One can cover a lot of ground in a morning and then come back to your hotel for a well desired dip in the pool by late afternoon. Dinner at Foreign Correspondents Club is always recommended.

it has beautiful beaches and amazing seafood!!. u gotta try out the prawns, they are enormous!. try to avoid the cambodian new year period, as it is a popular holiday destination for the cambodians.

best to get out of the city and travel to the coast. if you like shopping, try the old russian market or the new shopping complex(caters to foreigners)

bring some chocolates for the beggers(kids) rather then giving them money. .. T-shirts as cheap as USD2 ..

king guest house sucks.. best recomendation is to stay along the river side.

Local food is available at the Bayon, Bayon II, and New Bayon restaurants. Try the local delicacy, chicken eggs, or fried noodles if you don't like the idea of feathers.

Take the Riverside guesthouse for an overnight place. It is cheap (2 dollar per person), Mr T. is really friendly and the food (from the restaurant) and the beer are good! You also can eat on the terrace outside..

Be very very careful when you cross the road - standard of health care is poor and the traffic is horrendous.

This is the Cambodian side of the border crossing from Thailand. If you're heading to Siem Reap, your main choices are an extremely crowded bus, or find a couple of other backpackers and share a taxi, which isn't much more expensive. The road from Poipet to Siem Reap is amazingly dangerous, and regularly flooded, but its also beautiful, hilarious to watch (hay bales, livestock, entire families, stacked onto mopeds) and definitely worth the effort. I wouldn't recommend an overnight stay in Poipet; there's not much there apart from casinos designed to separate Thais from their cash and a lot of manky dogs.

Don't go! Your gonna ruin the temples.

Make sure you be at Ankor Wat before sunrise! That is the most beautiful and quiet time to go:)

Siem Reap...and the temples of ANGKOR.... Unbelievable!

The home of the Temples of Angkor. When you get off the bus in Siem Riep have a Tuk Tuk driver take you to your guest house and negotiate a price to be taken around the temples the next day. Most tuk tuk drivers will take you to your guest house for free if you agree to hire them to go around the temples the next day.

This is the main base for people visiting Angkor Wat. The American dollar is valued more than the local currency.

Angkor Wat (or Angkor Vat) , a World Heritage Site, is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation—first Hindu, dedicated to Vishnu, then Buddhist. The temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.

Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple mountain and the later galleried temple. It is designed to represent Mount Meru, home of the gods in Hindu mythology: within a moat and an outer wall 3.6 km (2.2 miles) long are three rectangular galleries, each raised above the next. At the centre of the temple stands a quincunx of towers. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat is oriented to the west; scholars are divided as to the significance of this. The temple is admired for the grandeur and harmony of the architecture, its extensive bas-reliefs and for the numerous devatas (guardian spirits) adorning its walls.

it's been a couple of years but we used to get weed for one dollar a bag at the russian market

If you get up early enough head to a local market. Some of the food is pretty disgusting but definately worth a look - the Khmer people fry up anything for breakfast including snakes and spiders. Best bet is to stick to the fresh fruit which is delicious. Oh and as you're walking around be careful not to stand on any skinned frogs which have escaped the chopping block!

When exploring some of the more "off the beaten path" temples, be sure to stay on the path as some of the sights still contain land mines. If you're thinking of going and haven't researched it, plan out your itinerary before hand, you can hire a tuk-tuk, taxi or other form of transportation for a bit cheaper if you hire them for the whole week. Remember, Angkor Wat is just one part of a much larger site. Don't forget to hit the sacred mountain of Phnom Kulen. Just leave early as you can only drive up the road in the morning.

Really nice town. Good party (go to heart of darkness). Good shopping (russian market for the cheap stuff). Killing fields and Tuol Seng are very sad places but very important to visit.

Beautiful, incredible Pnom Penh! Be prepared...and you will enjoy it.What you should do: sleep in the hostels on the riverside. Don't go out alone at night. Don't be tempted by "Happy Pizza" if you don't want to experience at Cambodian hospital or shorten your trip.Take a bike during daytime and cycle!!!!!!!! Worth a trip (and within cycling distance): the Killing Fields of Pnom Penh. And the primary school where Brother Number One started "his career" - it is a shocking place. Worth reading while you there and to find out more about Cambodian history: "First they killed my father"Best way to go to PP if you come from Battambang: take the train! An unforgettable experience and definitively no tourist travelling so please be careful...(Oh, and moneywise: there are no ATMs in Cambodia)

Choose your guesthouse wisely if you are not keen on an army of ants running up your wall and under your bed and/or take 50+ proof deet bug spray and spray along their trail - they will drop dead in minutes and never return. Guesthouse employees are pushy to sell you all your essentials and more. My fiancée and I felt like we had to sneak by them to go out and eat elsewhere or to find our own tuk tuk. One time they caught us and nearly forced us to sit and eat a pizza that they went and got take out for us because they assumed that we would want western food??. They wanted 15 US dollars for a small 10 inch pizza - be prepared to be ripped off and don't be afraid to say no. We told them to give us back our money for that particular pizza and they did! When you go out to the killing fields bring some pastries or something for the kids that hang out there, but watch your bags and/or wear your money belt regardless of the heat and humidity. Tuol Seng prison and the killing fields are eye openers and a half and worth your time and attention. At Tuol Seng I would recommend hiring a guide between you and some other random tourists that you meet at the gates.

Meet up with other travellers at your guesthouse and go in together on a taxi with a guide. Bring american cash, you might even not buy Cambodian riel. I believe that it costs $40 USD for a three day pass into Angkor Wat.. and you'll need at least that much time there. There are many beggars with severe physical injuries do not be shocked and keep in mind that if you give money to one you will probably have the entire street asking for more within minutes, but it is hard not to want to be generous even if you're a poor backpacker like me.

When going in Siem Reap, try to stay at the Red Piano Hotel. It is located in the centre of the town, nice comfortable and affordable. It is linked to the Red Piano bar, also a place you should visit. It was not only the hang-out spot of Angelina Jolie and her crew when shooting Tomb Raider, but it is also a very relaxing place to eat, drink and just.. well, relax.Near the city, located amid forests and farmland to the north of the Great Lake (Tonle Sap), lies the 'lost' city of Angkor. It was the site of a series of capital cities of the Khmer empire for much of the period from the 9th century to the 15th century CE. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temples of the Angkor area number over one thousand, ranging in scale from nondescript piles of brick rubble scattered through rice fields to the magnificent Angkor Wat, said to be the world's largest single religious monumentsHire a tuk-tuk and let you drive around the temples for around 10-15 dollars a day! It's the best way to see the temples in a relaxing pace :-)

Lovely chiled out vibe a good place to start a trip round Cambodia. If temples is what your after then siam reap is the place to be. Only about twenty minutes from Ankor Wat the largest religous structure on the planet.

The Dead Fish, we had a great, cheap meal and there was Crocs in the restaurant!!

One of the most beautiful places in the world. Woong and I went with my mother who has some difficulty with walking and stairs but we hired a van and a guide. I highly recommend this for older travellers as it is well worth it. Also we stayed at Le Meridien Siem Reap and while a bit expensive, particularly for the area, it was also well worth it. It is located relatively near the temple complexes and has a wonderful pool and several great restaurants. If you want to splurge a little for your trip to Cambodia that's the place to do it.

If you visit Battambang get in contact with Bun Narath English school a couple of kilometers outside of Battambang center.He always needs English speaking tourist to talk with his students!! A great experience!

Siem Reap, Cambodia is a land of wonder and of tragedy. It is inspiring, heart wrenching and unique. Come to Siem Reap with an open mind and you'll enjoy every minute of your stay there. The only reason most people travel into Siem Reap is to see with their own eyes the magnificent Khmer temple ruins of Angkor, a World Heritage Site. To arrange your visit to the Angkor temple complexes, you will need to decide how long you're going to stay, purchase an admission pass (USD20 for one day, USD40 for a three-day and USD60 for a 7-day visit), arrange your transportation to the temples (transportation options include moto-romauk-USD10-13; car taxis USD20-25/day; motodup USD6-9/day; bicycles for USD2-3/day), obtain a tour guide (you'll be thankful for having a guide..they're useful when it comes to explaining the temple history as well as the many bas reliefs and designs in the temples. The charge between USD20-25 per day) and then plan out your temple itinerary. You'll also be well off traveling in Siem Reap if you have purchased yourself a guidebook prior to planning your trip. I highly recommend either the Rough Guide to Cambodia or the Lonely Planet version. These two guide books are almost very accurate. A one-day visit allows you to see the highlights of the most famous temples but very little more. Three days is sufficient to visit all of the major temples once, a few of the minor ones and have a little extra time at your favorites. Seven days is enough time to really explore some of your favorite ruins and visit many of the minor structures as well. If you are on a limited traveling time, you will really need to plan a temple itinerary. If you're only spending two or three days in Siem Reap, i recommend you to cover Ta Phrom (the temple famed for the scene in "tomb raider"), Ta Keo, Victory Gate, Angkor Thom (Bayon, Terrace of the Leper King, Terrace of the Elephants, South Gate), Angkor Wat and Phnom Bakheng the first day, second day, go north of the Angkor complex and visit Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, Banteay Srei and Pre Rup. Third day you may have it easy and go back and visit your favorite temples and do the Tonle Sap Lake in the later part of the day. Weather - as the sun can be very intense, bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. The de facto currency used in Siem Reap is in USD. Local currency (Riel) are also used. Riels would come in handy when you pay for small items.

Enjoy a drink and a cigar at the Foreign Correspondant Club (FCC Phnom Penh, mezzanine floor) viewing the sun going down at the Tonle Sap river.

Take it easy, here at Battambong. Hire one of the many friendly motorcycle guides for a day at the countryside. Enjoy the simplicity of life around - learn how rice noodles and paper are made, try the yummy rice in the bamboo holder along the roadside, hike up the mountain to enjoy the view, and end the day admiring the beautiful sunset on a bamboo train! Bliss!

First of all, learn to say it right: "Penum (light "o"/"u") Pyen"(gentle "eee") - There's no need to change your currency as even the tuktuk driver accept the mighty greenback dollar bills - they only give back riels if the change is too small. If you're staying at 5stars hotel like the Intercontinental -there's only a few of them- you can have them arrange for transportation which ranges from rented cars, taxi, and tuktuk (the last one is the most fun). I thought Shanghai, Jakarta, and New Delhiite taxi drivers drive fearlessly, they all pale in comparison... in Phnom Penh drivers are creative, but since traffic is scarce the danger is not really felt. You can see four fully grown adults sharing a ride on a Japanese motorcycle... without wearing any helmets -beating Jakarta's record. Some visitors might focus on the dark side of this city's history, like Tuol Sleng killing site, some wants to sit at the famed Foreign Correspondence Club and get a lofty view of the Mekong Delta sunset... or rummaging through the tiny alleys of the Russian market... the city mixes day-and-night contrasting sights, hardworking man-on-the-street hauling a cartload of goods and people taking naps on the ubiquitous hammocks, slums and luxury cars, hot and humid sun-nuked urban stretch with riverside lunch under a shady tree. Boutique restaurants highlight the local cuisine - wine selection is great thanks to the French - ATMs are present - but then again, your US dollar works perfectly here. Don't forget to visit the palace... The electrical sockets accommodate most plugs. Going there... the process to get your visa is the most impressive since everything's online - from filling the application - paying online with paypal - and the delivery of the visa... it's all net-and-email-based. Try www.evisa.mfaic.gov.kh It's sooo convenient!

Siemreab is a weird mix of mine casualties and tourist luxury, because of the nearby Angkor temples. Be sure to visit the mines museum just out of the center of Siemreab. It gives a very pure impression of what happened during the regime of the Khmer Rouge.

Angkor Wat is a must-see for all south-easy-asia travelers... there's a concert from "Beatocello" every saturday in the children hospital. It's free but please take some money with yourself while going to the concert.It's not a bad way to spend money... 

Tuol Sleng - ehemalige Schule, welche während der Khmer Rouge-Diktatur zum Sicherheitsgefängnis umgewandelt wurde.http://www.hpgrumpe.de/kambodscha/kambodscha_10.htm

Don't miss the"Hotel de la Paix" ! Kinda expensive but worth it.

Bike-ride across the town bridge and take a right along the river to a little sunday hangout, for a nice cooling dip between the round rocks, very relaxed! Amazingly painted temples when you cross the river and go left.

We walked through the local street market, exploring Phnom Pehn and discovered a little restaurant called Sebastian, a couple blocks up from the Tonle Sap River. Marc still raves that this was his favorite meal of the entire trip. The service was super friendly and maybe a little overly enthusiastic. The waitress stood by our table from almost the moment we sat down and kept asking to take our order before we really had a chance to look at the menu, but no harm in that. They didn’t speak much English but made up for the language barrier. The food was great and cheap! We loved it so much we wanted to return for dinner, but didn’t have the time. And the other plus, we were the only tourists in the whole place!

We decided to try a local Khmer Restaurant on the riverfront that was highly recommended by the LP. While I was quite pleased with my dish, Marc’s choice was rather bland. The food is affordable and the restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere, but you will find more tourists than locals dining here. We would return, but Marc would take more care with ordering next time. That’s not to say that his meal was inedible, quite the contrary, it just paled next to what I ordered. We both LOVED the Fried Pork with Crispy Rice that I ordered so much so that Marc's Fish with Mango paled in comparison.Khmer Borane RestaurantPrices: less than US$10 Phone: 012 29 00 92 Address: 389 Sisowath Quay Website: http://www.borane.net/

Most of the restaurants along the river cater to the tourists but we had a perfectly acceptable and affordable breakfast at On The Corner, which is aptly named. We chose this particular restaurant not only for it’s inexpensive menu but also for the ambience. This cozy restaurant features vines climbing trellises and al fresco dining. We had the unique experience of observing a group of monks offering prayers to the waitress in exchange for food. This was a great place for breakfast.On The Corner RestaurantPrices: less than US$10 Address: Sisowath Quay ( either Street 144 or 148)

The Paragon Hotel came recommended to us by another popular (but completely booked) guesthouse in Phnom Penh. We were able to reserve a river view room with a double bed for $25 US a night. They offered airport pickup for $7 US (which we declined because we didn’t know our arrival time). When we arrived we were informed that they didn’t have the river view with the double bed, only 2 twins for $30 US or a room with a double bed and a partial view of the river for $20 US. We opted for the partial view. The room was clean and spacious. It featured TV, hot water and ac. It’s in a great location – easy walking distance to bars, restaurants, the Silver Pagoda and other attractions. The staff is friendly, helpful and speaks relatively good English. But like all other guesthouses in the area the management is always trying to “up-sell” you by booking tours, travel, visas and transportation through them. The problem we encountered here is the manager turned slightly unfriendly when we refused to book bus tickets to Siem Reap through him. (We did book airline tickets and got our visas to Vietnam through him but he completely overcharged us!) Overall I would recommend the Paragon Hotel, but I would suggest booking all visas, travel and tours through a travel agent instead of here. Unique Qualities: Wrap around balconies accessible to all hotel guests with great river views, air conditioning, in-room mini-refridgerator, hot water. Prices: US$20-40 Phone: 011-878343 Address: #219B, Sisowath Quay Website: http://www.canbypublications.com/phnompenhads/paragonhotelpage.htm Other Contact: info_paragonhotel@yahoo.com

Nightlife Spot: FCC (Foreign Correspondent Club) The FCC is extremely popular with tourists and ex-pats alike, and although it has a great location with a fantastic rooftop bar offering great views, it wasn’t the place for us. The drinks were overpriced. The food was inauthentic. Although it wasn’t our kind of place I can see how it is a popular spot with a lot of tourists. Because that’s exactly what you’ll find here, tourists, tourists, their kids and more tourists. If you’re looking for a little bit of home and to hang out with fellow tourists, this is your place. Address: Sisowath quay No. 227

A month-long tourist visa to Cambodia costs $20 US and you’ll need to have an extra passport photo handy. The easiest method of payment is to have US cash handy at the border crossing. When entering Cambodia via AIR the entry process is relatively easy. At the airport head directly to the visa desk and be aware that people don’t queue up so it’s first come first serve, you may have to fight your way up to the desk. At the first desk you will have to hand over your passport and the $20US to a customs agent, then wait with the crowd surrounding the adjacent desk. Here it’s a waiting game until they process your visa. When they are finished they will hold passports to the crowd and if the picture matches claim your passport and head to baggage claim! IF YOU ARE CROSSING THE BORDER OVERLAND: I heard several horror stories from fellow travelers about the visa process at land crossings. The customs officials will demand more than the $20US fee and you will have to pay in either Thai Baht or US Dollars. I’ve heard stories of extorted fees from an extra $20US on up. If crossing into Cambodia overland I recommend procuring your visa beforehand to avoid the corruption at the border or be prepared to shell out some extra cash.

The easiest way to travel any distance around the city of Phnom Penh is, of course, by tuk tuk. Finding a driver is easier than shooting fish in a barrel, just walking down the street you will be inundated by a barrage of drivers waiting to drive you all over the city. Traveling by tuk tuk is simple, cheap and an effective way to get from point A to point B if it’s too far to travel on foot, or even to escape the unbearable heat of the afternoon sun. Inevitably, your driver will offer to wait for you if he drops you off in at a Wat or museum and the decision to take him up on that offer is entirely up to you. A one way ride to most places in the city shouldn’t cost more than $1 or $2 US (but trips outside such as to the Killing Fields will cost more). It is easy to hire a driver for the entire day or just a one way trip, whatever suits you. When hiring a driver always settle on the price up front, additionally you won’t be expected to pay until the end of the trip – even a full day hire.

Happy Guest House. No mas de 3 dias en los templos de Ankor. Un dia si o si en bicicleta!!.

Go to the Lazy Fish Guesthouse at the end of street 51 in the Beung Kak Lake district. Ask for Borai and tell him that Andrew and John sent you. For further references in Cambodia, send me a message

Check out the FCC (Foreign Correspondents' Club) for a good meal, and a massage!

If you find yourself here, you better be on your way to Bokor!

If you take the high speed boat al the way down to Pnom Penh and you're the last one on, wear earplugs! Sitting next to the engine is really deafening! No joke!

Is a horribly touristy town in northwestern Cambodia. If possible, check out some of the smaller surrounding villages when choosing a base from which to explore the Angkor Wat temple ruins.

Catch a beautiful sunrise at Angkor Wat as early as 4.30 am.

Drinving is own motobike in phnom penh is like to be in paradize , no rule , no traffic , no speed limit , you don't go fast anyways , you can take short cut by do passby in gaz station and if you get cut by police it will cost you 2 $ or less , depends how many smokes you have on you .

I had the unfortunate timing of going to Siem Reap during lunar new years, so the place was mobbed with locals, and they were all taking up the cheaper accomodations. After a difficult two hour search, we finally found the Siem Reap Hostel. This place is brand new, has a pool, bar, free internet, pool tables, comfortable beds, restaurant, etc. for $10 per night. This was by far the best hostel I have ever stayed at, and if you ever make it to Siem Reap, I highly recommend it.

What can a person truly say about the Angkor Wat complex? It is one of the most gorgeous places I have ever seen. The Large complexes are all very beautiful, and the smaller ones have their own little charm to add.I took more pictures of Angkor Wat than I have of anything else, ever, and I still don't think I took enough. It is truly a breathtaking place that everyone must see at least once in their life.Children begging all around the temples takes away from their majesty slightly, but not enough to keep you away.

If you want to do anything, Phnom Penh is the place to do it. From seeing beautiful palaces, to the horror of the landmine museum and Tuol Sleng, eating a gourmet meal, or just a "happy" pizza, to blowing up a cow with a rocket launcher, Phnom Penh has everything.

As far as I can remember you will be charged 20 $ (US) per day at Angkor Wat. Cheaper tickets for 2 or 3 days are available, but you usually will not need them. Fix the price for a motorbike-taxi 1 day before you want to go, start your trip at 1/2 past 4 in the morning to see sunrise at Angkor and you usually will be finished at about 2 o'clock p. m.

Phnom Penh is a city with a huge sense of recent tragedy... almost everyone in Cambodia, but especially in Phnom Penh, seems to have a distant relative or so who was a victim of the Khmer Rouge ... go to the mind-numbing S-21 Prison or the Killing Fields nearby to understand what levels human barbarism can descend to ... where Nazi camps were primers in systematic machine-perfect killing, Khmer Rouge banged its victims against a tree, bludgeoned their skulls or slashed their throats... the methods were chillingly simple ... take a motorcycle cab to the Killing Fields ... it navigates the dusty bumpy roads faster ...of course, there is a bright, though sleazy, side to Phnom Penh too ... happening night clubs, expat bars and restaurants ... the sea-side walk is nice and you can stop in the make-shift eateries for a drink or bite ... but be careful ... Phnom Penh is also a relatively dangerous city with enough gun-wielding thieves, hookers and con-artists...

Siemreap is more a traveller-base for Angkor Wat rather than a destination itself (since Angkor has no hotels or restaurants) ... correspondingly most people chill out in Siem Reap over meals and drinks after a tiring day visiting the Angkor temples ... the city is geared towards this ... fix transport for Angkor here depending on whether you are visiting it for one, two or more days (the three-wheelers are a good option) or, if you are done, for the Thai border or Phnom Penh depending on your direction ... after tiring yourself out at Angkor, come to your hotel here (good range available), relax (good massages, if you want, especially the professional foot massage to soothe aching feet), eat (good place to try Cambodian dishes), change money, and exchange notes on Angkor and Cambodia with co-travellers...

Angkor Wat is beyond true description (and is way more than the one huge central temple)... it is immense, centuries old, beautiful, peaceful and moving. I recommend riding an elephant up above Angkor at dawn to get the best view, or you can also take a hot air balloon ride to look down at the spectacular expanse of temple. Phra Thom and Bantaey Srey are not to be missed. Be forewarned though that children will try to sell you all kinds of things and they are so cute that you will want to buy everything.

1. Recommended hotel - Princess Angkor Hotel2. Mode of transport - tut-tut (USD5/trip)3. Where to eat - many good small restaurants around4. Where to shop - Local bazaar (old quarter)5. Accessibility - shopping eating places are within walking distance (in town)6. Use US Dollar for all transactions - better deal.If you wish to visit the Angkor Wat's temple area, spare a few days to do so because 1-day trip will not cover the parameter of ancient temples.

Capital city of Cambodja... not very much to see that i remember rigth now.. just a boat trip crossing to thailand along the Mekon river, Shianockville beach was OK, veryyy cheap and i recomend having meals at Rosa restaurante... ( you will also be offered more than food.. it's up to you, if u want to get in contact with the "real"culture, especialy for men)

Poipet is a Cambodian town on the Thailand/Cambodia border. It is a key crossing point between the two countries, and also extremely popular as a gambling destination as gambling is popular, but illegal in Thailand. There is a strip of casinos and hotels between the Thai and Cambodian passport control counters, enabling Thais to gamble in Cambodia without needing to go through Cambodian immigration. Poipet is adjacent to the city of Aranya Pratet on the Thai side of the border.

Battambang, founded in the 11th century, is Cambodia's second-largest city. For centuries it was the main commercial hub of Siam's Eastern Provinces. It is the former capital of Monton Khmer. The city lies in the heart of the Northwest and until the war years was the leading rice-producing province of the country. As with much of Cambodia, the French architecture is an attractive bonus of the city. The French has left most of its influence on the Cambodian land.

Drink only bottled water!

If you have time, I would highly suggest getting a little pampering done- get your hair washed and straightened, a manicure and a pedicure all at the same time... for only a few $ in the middle of the markets in Siem Reap.

The trip to the Floating Village was a very emotional experience for me although visitors should take in concern that a lot of the poverty is more show than reality.

Visit also the world's largest temple area Angkor Wat in Siam Riep. It's worth to hire a guide.

The Angkor Wat temples are a class apart ... simply not to be missed if you are anywhere near that part of the world... could not understand how they never made it to the new list of the seven wonders... while there, spend more time on the few main temples rather than covering all...the temples are laid out over a vast area and you need conveyance to go from one to the other... best organised from Siem Reap in the form of a private 3 or 4 wheeler that takes you to Angkor, shows you around and brings you back for the night (no hotels/restaurants in Angkor)... within the temples there is much to be mesmerised by... climb up the temples too if you can for another perspective... if you get a chance, chat up the few monks you may meet there ... they are lovely people and some are very keen to talk to you ... also when you come out, its worth buying a little postcard or souvenir from the little children there... they have written it with their hands, it puts a smile on their faces, and its a loving memory of the place...

Get the Happy Happy pizza! You won't regret it!

Suggest to stay at Big Lyna. It is actually a big wooden house with the upper level converted into rooms. Conveniently located within walking distance to Old Market but away from the noise and hustle-bustle. They provide airport transfers - helping you to save a bit. There is a nice restaurant (Thai if not mistaken) just round the corner from Big Lyna - reasonably priced and good food.When shopping, bargain like mad. Slash the price to 1/3 or less.

They sell awesome hammocks in the markets, watch out for hustlers though. They expect payment if they give you directions.

You won't trust your eyes. Cambodia rocks! Lovliest people I have ever met who always smile. It's another day for you in paradise...

Try locate the riverfront and stay there! Oh, yes, Wat Phnom is also nice, but that's it!

If you go here, you know what you came to see: hundreds of ancient temples that had been swallowed by the jungle, particularly the deservedly famous Angkor Wat. You will not stop with AW, of course, as there are also Angkor Tom, Bayon, Banteay Srei, Ta Phrom, and many, many more worth seeing. Getting to the top of Angkor Wat is a strenuous climb and not for those afraid of heights, but is well worth it for those who visit. Visit early in the morning when the heat and crowds are not so oppressive.Bring a digital camera with a zoom lens and LOTS of batteries and a large memory card. You will want to take a lot of photos. We brought a laptop so we could upload the photos every night at the hotel, keeping the memory cards fresh for the next day.When visiting the temples, don't forget that there are people who live there in extreme poverty. They are not just begging and trying to sell handicrafts because they want to annoy you. Visit a village and see how they live. The Cambodians we met in this area were exceptionally friendly and welcoming to visitors. No visit would be complete without taking a little time to get to know some of them.

If you're going to Battambong, try to find the moto-taxi driver Mr. Tin Tin - he's awesome! He offers tours for 2 days, I told him to show me where he's from - we had an awesome time! He knows a lot of stories, shows you around, i've seen how to make the bamboo cake, rice noodels, how they grow mushrooms, how they weave, i was swimming with kids in the river, it's been big fun! go for it! (he's around the royal hostel or the market)

Guest houses on the Mekong are very inexpensive and have travellers but removed from the city center. If you visit the Khmer Rouge jail pay very little for a personal tour.

If you want to go to see the dolphins on your own, just go to your hotel reception and ask for motos, they are very cheap (5 USD/day) and you can easily go around and find the good spot to dive in the Mekong...

Take passport photos with you to get a pass for Angkor Wat

Far far away from the nearest biggest city, 6 hours by boat or 5 by car...enjoy the quietness of the place, the pace of local, the sugar cane drinks and in the night time watch the sky, it will unveil in a explosion of stars…like you have never seen.

The great world amazing place, Angkor. It's one of the place you shouldn't miss. Nice people and save money. Good for adventure travelers.

is brilliant! cambodians are so nice..

Visit Elsewhere, a bar with a garden and a small pool. The place is great for relaxing and throws a great party every first Friday of the month. Try the fried potatoes. Tasty!175 St 51 (corner 254), Phnom Penh. Open Wed - Mon: 10:00 to 02:00.

Small provincial town, not really all that much to see, except a floating village on the river. But a great opportunity to meat up with the friendly locals, and to see what the countrylife is like...

lej en knallert for 3 dage med guide og se alle "pyramiderne" de ligger lige uden for byen. man kan flyve direkte fra bangkok hertil. Det er en skod tur at tage bussen tilbage til thailand, især ved grænsen, pas på dine ting.

Like Pattaya only cheaper and not as trashy!!!

Enjoy a beer overlooking the river downtown at the FCC.

A bit “off the beaten track” but that’s the reason to go.  Do’s: - visit the remote island  - have a kilo of crab for 2 dollars at the beach  - hope for some lightning over the Gulf of Thailand: the view is spectacular! Places to stay:  - If you’re on a budget stay here http://www.veranda-resort.com/ - If you have more money to spend and love “art, architecture, privacy and good food” go to this place: http://www.knaibangchatt.com/

When arranging prices for the tuktuk tour in Angkor, do not just ask for the price. Go with a map of the temples (strongly suggest you get one), and make sure you know exactly where you are going to take you, and how long will it take. Haggle, haggle, and then haggle some more.

TUKTUK THE ORANGE CLUB

Staying in the center is much better, than the traveller's ghetto near the lake. Otherwise in the evening you will end up taking too many taxis and motorbikes.

be careful here at border for pickpockets and try not to be taken to guesthouse by the cambodian mafia people, they wont let you leave

torture camp museum is disturbing but a must-see

you can see there a big elephant strolling along the main street

Avoid tuk tuk drivers who charge more than 2 Dollars.:D 5 for 1 Dollar!

Abolutely to be visited the schhol where Pol Pot tortured and killed millions of cambodian. Impressive, devasting, millions of eyes look at you and you know everybody died...but you MUST see it! After this, for a little relax, look for the association of "seeing hands": young blind persons make fantastic massages for a few dollars!

Although the Ankor Wat is most famous and is a must-see, don't forget the much more impressive Angkor Thom - it is bigger! OH - you'd be suprise if you think there is no gay/lesbian life in Siem Reap...

nature lodge - great place, tree hut, restaurant, pool table, and and - just beautifull

The only real reason to go here are the Angkor temples, but what a reason!!!

ANGKOR WAT!!Yes, it's great but expensive (~30$/day) and be there in the early morning coz after 10 o'clock many groups of flashing wanna-be fotographers run through the amazing temples.To see the most famouse temples it's easy and cheap to go by bycicle (the small circle might be around 30km) but wear a hat because it can get really hot in Cambodia. ;)