What should I pay attention to when going to Cambodia?
Cambodia is rich in history, culture and traditions. Among the seemingly simple and backward scenes, there are scenes left over from the era of the Khmer Rouge regime, while retaining the French flavor of the French colony. There are also world-famous Angkor monuments here. Today, I will take you to Cambodia. Some friends who want to travel to Cambodia, let's find out when it is suitable to travel to Cambodia and what is the consumption level in Cambodia.
When is it suitable to travel to Cambodia?
Every year 1 1 is the dry season, and May to 10 is the rainy season. The dry season is sunny, with less rainfall and cooler in the morning and evening, which is the best season for sightseeing. However, it should be noted that in the dry season, the water in Angkor Wat is almost dry, and the water in Tonle Sap Lake is not rich, so ships from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap may be suspended.
165438+1October-March of the following year: cool and windy, and the temperature is similar to that in the Mediterranean. Generally speaking, this is the best season for traveling. However, it should be noted that at the peak of Christmas and New Year, you should book your accommodation in advance.
July-August: Most parts of Cambodia are in rainy season. Although the weather is wet, the land is green. At this time, it is the busiest season along the southern coast, and western tourists take advantage of the school holiday to escape the summer.
April-June, 9-65438+1October: April and May are the hottest seasons, and the highest temperature can reach 40℃, so tourists need to endure roasting. September and 10 are also rainy seasons, and terrible storms will cause floods.
What is the consumption level in Cambodia?
The consumption in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, is the highest. The prices of small hotels and inns are mostly around $ 6- 12, while the average meal in restaurants near Tonle Sap Lake is $8, bicycle rental 1-2/day, and French stick meat buns 1 dollar. In short, the average person can live comfortably for $25 a day. Of course, there are many high-end hotels and restaurants in Phnom Penh, and the consumption is not capped. In Siem Reap, where Angkor Wat is located, the travel plan can be completed at a minimum of 15 USD per person per day.
Like most Asian countries, in many places in Cambodia, the US dollar is universal, such as hotels, restaurants, scenic spots tickets, air tickets, boat tickets, taxis, motorcycles, souvenirs and so on. All accept dollars. However, it will be cheaper for human tricycles and long-distance buses to pay with Riel, and individual restaurants also use Riel to mark prices.
When traveling in Cambodia, the payment of tips is not clearly defined. Visitors can decide whether to tip according to their own situation and service usage. Although Cambodian banknotes have a large denomination, they are actually worthless, so the banknotes of 50R, 100R and 200R can basically be regarded as change, and the tips paid to local tour guides, drivers and waiters are generally 1000R and 2000R. There is a local taboo that change is for beggars, so don't tip it.
Tips for tourism in Cambodia
1. In order to make your trip to Cambodia more convenient and unforgettable, the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism has set up 16 tourist information centers all over the country, including Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. Every center has attendants who can help you. They can help you make plans and answer your questions. In addition, the center also provides free information brochures, maps and tourist information about provinces, accommodation and scenic spots.
2. It generally doesn't rain all day in the rainy season in Cambodia. It's usually sunny in the morning, and it starts to rain from noon to afternoon, sometimes the next afternoon, sometimes it stops in a few hours. Angkor Wat in rainy season will have a different scene from that in dry season. Wet trees and stones will have more quaint colors and textures when taking pictures. In contrast, there are fewer tourists in the rainy season, and many hotels will cut prices. However, when it rains, the light is dark, which has a certain impact on taking pictures.
3. The weather in Cambodia is hot, so you will sweat a lot when you travel abroad. Change a coat almost every day, so bring enough clothes. Take a thin coat with long sleeves, which is very useful for sun protection. You can also wear it when you get up early to watch the sunrise in dry season, because the tuk-tuk car is fast and windy. It is recommended to wear trousers, which is not only sun protection, but also convenient to climb up and down the temple. The steps of many temples in Angkor Wat are steep, so it is easy for girls to climb the steps in skirts. When visiting Angkor, just wear ordinary sandals or sneakers. Many people wear flip-flops, but don't wear high heels. Take a scarf to protect your face from the sun and dust. If you wear shorts or short skirts when climbing the third main tower of Angkor Wat, you can wrap it in a scarf.
4. Bribery at Cambodian border inspection is serious, and there is evidence that it is especially targeted at China people, which is really disgusting. Many tour guides suggest putting $65,438 +0 in the passport of Cambodia's entry-exit border inspection station, which can smoothly clear customs. If you don't tip, you may face the trouble of customs clearance. In order not to encourage this trend, please pretend that you don't understand what he is saying. Usually a stalemate will be released in a few minutes.
5, you can choose landing visa, the cost is 30 dollars; Choose off-season travel, air tickets and hotels can be cheaper; Choosing an alley restaurant to eat will save a lot of money; Fruit can be bought on the way through the suburbs or at the farmers' market on the way.
To go to Cambodia, you need all kinds of energy, because it is so wonderful here. What's so exciting here? Come to Cambodia yourself and you will know.