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Phnom Penh Travel Information http://www.hotsia.com > Phnom Penh > Phnom Penh Travel Information Travel details for Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Traveling from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. Stir-fried noodles near the Royal Palace Phnom Penh 2012. Hotels in Phnom Penh. Angkor Mithona Hotel. Phnom Penh nightlife colors. Delicious noodles in Phnom Penh. Cambodia Angkor Air airline. Mr.Hotsia recommends hotels in Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh travel information (Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia).
A peaceful city located by the Mekong River, which Cambodians call the Mekong, and the Tonle Sap River, which connects Tonle Sap Lake to the Mekong River. The river from Tonle Sap flows into the Mekong at Phnom Penh before the Mekong flows into the sea in Vietnam. This makes Phnom Penh a beautiful riverside city with a stunning Royal Palace. It is a destination for travelers worldwide who continue their journey from Angkor Wat, comparable to the Egyptian pyramids.
The main tourist attractions in Phnom Penh are: First, the Royal Palace of Phnom Penh, the palace of King Norodom Sihanouk. Second, the Killing Fields, a historical site where the Khmer Rouge killed millions. Third, Wat Phnom. See the Phnom Penh travel map below or click on the coordinates. Other popular tourist activities include walking along the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers, and visiting Phnom Penh's fresh markets, which are very interesting.
Also, stroll around the park in front of the palace connected to the Independence Monument of Cambodia in central Phnom Penh. Accommodation in Phnom Penh ranges in price. I recommend options in the Mr.Hotsia style: comfortable lodging with air conditioning, hot water, clean rooms, costing about 10-20 USD per night, which is affordable. The accommodation zone is around the north side of the palace (near the temple) because this area allows a circular walking route to the morning market, Wat Phnom, and then along the main road to the palace, all within a short distance.
Therefore, this is the zone I recommend for staying; riverside or slightly further in will be cheaper. If unsure about accommodation availability, book Phnom Penh lodging in advance. You can request a Phnom Penh walking map from your hotel. Regarding food in Phnom Penh, Thai travelers are lucky because Khmer and Thai cuisines are quite similar. Along Phnom Penh streets, there are cheap and clean curry rice shops. I eat ginger chicken every day because it is available everywhere. Food prices are about
20-30 baht per dish. I eat various dishes, never exceeding this price. If you want Western food, there are many restaurants since Phnom Penh is a tourist city. Another recommended dish is Phnom Penh roast beef, found near accommodations with many shops side by side (next to Wat Ounalom). Don't forget to try shaved ice with raw egg at the market front. The currency used in Cambodia is the riel. 1 riel equals one cent, 100 riel equals 1 baht, and a 10,000 riel note is worth about 100 baht. Mr.Hotsia recommends using US dollars as it is more cost-effective.
For example, accommodation priced at 10 USD is about 300 baht, but if paid in riel, it would be 40,000 riel or nearly 400 baht. Therefore, I suggest exchanging US dollars for use in Cambodia. Change may be given in riel for small expenses. Thai baht is only accepted in border provinces like Poipet and Bavet but not in the capital. In Phnom Penh or other large cities, ATMs accept Thai cards with the VISA logo.
Most modern ATM cards are debit cards and can be used in Cambodia, allowing withdrawal in USD. There is a fee of about 90 baht per 200 USD withdrawal. So, if traveling for several days or unable to exchange money in Thailand, you can withdraw from ATMs here. Don't forget to prepare for your trip with Mr.Hotsia's travel tips before departure. Internet in Cambodia is excellent; all hotels, guesthouses, accommodations, and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi.
You can also bring an air card from Thailand or buy a Metfone SIM card in Cambodia, costing only a few hundred baht per month, usable in all major Cambodian provinces. I personally bought a 3G SIM for Cambodia, though the speed is not very fast, probably due to heavy usage. Overall, Wi-Fi is more reliable. There are also many internet cafes in Phnom Penh for travelers, which are dedicated internet spots, not gaming centers. Travel precautions in Phnom Penh, Cambodia:
Phnom Penh is a tourist city visited by travelers worldwide. Use common sense and general safety rules as in other cities: avoid going to red-light or isolated areas, withdraw money from ATMs in busy places, and if suspicious people loiter near ATMs, do not use them. For nightlife, it is recommended to go with a Cambodian who may work at the hotel or call a tuk-tuk from the hotel entrance to take you there.
(Meaning the regular tuk-tuk stand in front of the hotel, as they consider you a hotel guest and must provide good service, or they may have problems with the hotel.) Some local shops are not fluent in English. Tuk-tuk or motorcycle taxi fares are inexpensive. During my July 2012 trip to Phnom Penh, I hired a tuk-tuk through the hotel to visit the Killing Fields for about 200-300 baht per person for four people. If alone, the cost is about 400 baht.
To get to Phnom Penh, if budget allows, fly directly to Phnom Penh. If budget is limited, travel by bus via Aranyaprathet, cross the border at Rong Kluea Poipet checkpoint, then take a bus from Poipet to Phnom Penh. Another option is a shared taxi, which departs when full but can be cramped with Cambodians. The front passenger seat usually fits two people; if alone, you pay extra. The back seat fits four people. I have tried all options and recommend the regular bus for comfort.
Alternatively, if you visit Angkor Wat in Siem Reap first, then travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, you can enjoy the natural scenery of Kampong Thom province in northern Cambodia. Read this story: Siem Reap to Phnom Penh - Solo or small group travel in Cambodia is safe. Mr.Hotsia Backpacking Phnom Penh 2014: On this trip, I brought two friends and stayed two nights. We spent one night in Phnom Penh, so we didn't go far.
Phnom Penh remains mostly the same. I took friends to the Killing Fields. We missed Tonle Bassac as it closed early. In the evening, we visited the Tonle Sap riverside and at night enjoyed Ko Ang, Phnom Penh's grilled beef recipe, paired with Cambodia's Angkor beer—delicious! For accommodation, I still recommend Angkor Mithona Guesthouse, opposite Wat Ounalom at the corner. This place has a good location, affordable price, and is next to the roast beef restaurant Mr.Hotsia frequents.
