Many people's impression of Cambodia seems to be poor except for Angkor Wat. However, with the economic development in recent years, especially the proposal of China's One Belt One Road Initiative, Cambodia's infrastructure construction has developed rapidly, making such a country with a long history, This ancient civilized country with its simple folk customs, its mysterious thousand-year-old smile, centuries-old miracle sites, emerald green lake of life, wood and stone that share life and death, and unique food have attracted more and more Chinese people to travel, but before going to Cambodia, You must know these precautions, otherwise you will do as the Romans do.
1. Visa
Cambodia adopts a visa on arrival for Chinese tourists, which is often said to be a passport that can be obtained on the go.
You can obtain a visa through 3 ways.
1. Go to the Royal Cambodian Embassy or Consulate by yourself, or find a travel agency to apply for it;
2. To apply for an e-visa in advance, please log in to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cambodia to apply online. The fee is 35 US dollars. Pay online. The visa will be issued in 3 working days.
3. After entering Cambodia, apply for visa on arrival at the port. , Siem Reap and Phnom Penh Airport. and Sihanoukville Port airport can apply;
only need to bring your passport, a 2-inch white background photo, and a fee of 30 US dollars. Tourists entering from the Cambodia-Thailand, Cambodia-Laos, and Cambodia-Vietnam border ports can apply at the port Apply for a visa on arrival.
2. Currency
The currency name of Cambodia is Riel ( Riel ), but local payment is in US dollars, so there is no need to specifically exchange for Riel. When there is a change of less than 1 US dollar, it may be converted into Riel and given to you. After leaving Cambodia, riel is of no use. Apart from keeping a few as souvenirs, you might as well spend them all locally.
3. Time difference
Cambodia belongs to the East Seventh District and is 1 hour behind Beijing. That is, it is 08:00 in China and 07:00 in Cambodia.
4. Clothing
Cambodia has a tropical climate, so just wear summer clothes. Due to the strong sunlight, it is recommended to apply a lot of sunscreen, wear sunglasses and a sun hat to avoid sunburn. The weather is hot and humid, and there are many To avoid mosquitoes and ants, it is recommended to bring some anti-mosquito medicine and get vaccinated against dengue fever and other infectious diseases. If you go up to Mount Bakken or Angkor Wat, men’s and women’s pants should not be shorter than the knees, and women should not wear short skirts, suspenders, or Sleeveless tops should have sleeves and should not expose shoulders.
5. Language
Cambodians speak Khmer , also known as Cambodian . There is still Chinese, because there are more Chinese people there, and businesses also have
that speak a small amount of Chinese, but most of them only know a small amount of Chinese. If It may not be easy to ask for directions, and the local people who use written language don't understand it. Only English is spoken.
6. Customs
Buddhism is the national religion of Cambodia. There are monasteries all over the country. Monks and monks are generally respected. When visiting a Buddhist temple, you must dress neatly, take off your shoes and avoid wearing hats. Women are not allowed to touch people's heads. Women are not allowed to touch the monks. Namaste It is the most common meeting etiquette in Cambodia. When saluting, it should be raised to the tip of the nose. Cambodians believe that the right hand is clean and the left hand is dirty. It is not polite to pick up or eat with the left hand, so use the right hand when eating and handing things to others. Use your right hand or both hands.
7. Network
Mobile phones can be used in Cambodia with international roaming. The Cambodian SIM card can be directly exchanged for use on domestic mobile phones. Its main telecommunications companies include Beeline, Smart, Metfone, etc., which are open in the business hall of the airport departure hall and in the city. You can buy it in restaurants, hotels, and convenience stores. WiFi coverage is basically available in core tourist areas. Many hotels and guesthouses also have free WiFi or network interfaces. Some will also place several public computers in the lobby for guests to access the Internet. Some restaurants also provide Free WiFi.
8. Traffic
In Cambodia, it is very important to learn to cross the road correctly. The local traffic is chaotic, various types of vehicles are mixed, the indicators do not work, and there are basically no sidewalks... Therefore, crossing the road in Cambodia Never look around while walking, and don't look at the map while walking.
Traveling to unfamiliar destinations, encountering interesting things, and activating new inspirations. This is probably the reason why we are keen on traveling. Do as the locals do and experience the exotic customs of the locals - transferred from Nanyang Life-Cambodia to experience a different life Rhythm, this is probably the purpose of our constant travel.
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