Ancient temples, white sand beaches, grief tourism... Cambodia has all this to offer, and more.
Ancient temples, white sand beaches, grief tourism... Cambodia
has all this to offer, and more. For this offbeat destination in our
new series, ET tells you how to prepare yourself before flying out.
Trip Trail
Here's a sample seven-night itinerary to get you started. Begin the journey with Phnom Penh, where you can spend two nights to catch the main sights, including Pol Pot's murderous reign at the nearby Killing Fields.
On day 3, take a taxi to Sihanoukville for sand and surf. The typical
fare for an air-conditioned taxi is $50. Spend two nights here to visit Kampot and its famous pepper plantations.
On day 5, fly down to Siem Reap ($122 per head on Cambodia Angkor Air)
and spend the afternoon at the Rolous Group. Space out the next two days
for visits to Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Bakheng, and Banteay Srei. Consider replacing the crowded Ta Prohm with Beng Mealea. Lastly, fly home from Siem Reap, instead of backtracking to Phnom Penh.
Don't miss...
The capital erupts into a three-day frenzy every November for Bon Om
Touk, or the Cambodian Water Festival. Falling during full moon and
attracting millions every year, it celebrates the end of rainy season
and reversal of the flow of the Tonle Sap River, the nation's lifeline.
Expect boat races, concerts, food fests, fireworks, and more, from 16-18
November.
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Best time to visit: The
country is at its best between November and February. To avoid the
crowd, as well as high-season rates, consider a trip at the end of
October.
Tourist attractions
Free: The only free activity is beach bumming and people spotting.
Paid:
National Museum of Cambodia: $3
Royal Palace: $6.25
Toul Sleng: $2
Killing Fields: $2
Angkor Archaeological Park: $40 for a three-day pass and $60 for seven days
Beng Mealea: $5
Phnom Kulen: $20
Koh Ker: $10
1 comment:
Phnom Kulen: $20 is very expensive for Cambodia.
Wat Phnom is 1$ only for foreigners.
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