From laid-back beaches and lush jungles to ancient structures and pristine mountains, Cambodia is a land waiting to be rediscovered.

Visit Siem Reap’s magnificent temples, abandoned centuries ago by the Khmer kingdom and now surrounded by its lush forests. Most famous is the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat – only now starting to reveal its hidden secrets. Ready your camera for the mysterious Ta Phrom, now engulfed by huge tree roots, as well as the giant smiling stone faces of the Bayon temple. With untouched jungles spanning the heart of the country, lush flora and fauna, and a culture untouched by the western world, we have only scratched the surface.

CAMBODIA

NATION, RELIGION, KING

Siem Reap

Vietnam

BATTAMBANG

KEP

KAMPOT

SIHANOUKVILLE

SIEM REAP

KAMPONG CHAM

KRATIE

STUNG TRENG

PHNOM PENH

Cambodia is much more than temples. The history of Cambodia is inspiring and sobering, uplifting and heartbreaking. In Phnom Penh, witness stark reminders of the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge. This country of 15 million people is still recovering from the Khmer Rouge, which left it in devastation 30 years ago. Be prepared for an emotional journey which will stay with you for years to come.

ជាតិ សាសនា ព្រះមហាក្សព្តCAMBODIA :

CAMBODIA

Nov/Dec: Bonn Phkar or Flower Ceremony

Nov: Independence Day

Do- Do remove shoes and hats before entering a temple - Do greet by putting your hands together (with fingertips near the chin) and slightly bowing your head - Do gesture with your right hand palm-up. Pointing with your index finger is considered rude- Do dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees- Do ask for permission before taking photos of people

- Don’t touch anyone on the head, even children- Don’t use your feet to move anything- Don’t raise your voice or show signs of aggression, as this is considered extremely rude - Don’t show affection in public

Don’t

GREETING

ETIQUETTE

choum reap sor

Known as the “sampeah,” bring your hands together at chest level (or higher, depending on social status), bow and say hello... “choum reap sor.”

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FESTIVALS & HOLIDAYSWEATHER

May: Royal Ploughing Ceremony

WHEN TO GOCAMBODIA

Jan/ Feb: Chinese New Year

Jan/ Feb: Victory Day

30O

/22O

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JAN

MAR

JUL

MAY

SEP

FEB

APR

AUG

JUN

OCT

NOV

DEC

Feb: The Giant Puppet Parade, Siem Reap

April: Khmer New Year

Sep/Oct: Phchum Ben (Ancestor’s Day)

Phnom Penh 16 million

Riel

Khmer

GMT +07:00 Motorcycle taxis (cyclos are a quick way to make short

trips )

CAPITAL POPULATION LANGUAGE

TIME ZONE TRANSPORTATION

(Indochina Time Zone)

230V.50Hz ELECTRICITY

CURRENCY