Cambodia. What To See? For that and how Much to Pay?
Cambodia Incredibly ColorfulCountry. Vicious, corrupt, barren, impoverished, but full of wonderful people,rich history, great food, beautiful beaches and busy nightlife. Cambodia is
still trying to find their way in the modern world, corruption among officials
hinders the economic growth of the country. And yet, you will surely love to
Cambodia for its millennia-old monuments and serene plyazhnost.
Costs
Accommodation: Bed in a Hostel
from $ 04.02 per night. Private room in the hostel the range of $ 6-10 per
night. Room in a comfortable hotel $ 15 - $ 20 with air conditioning, TV and
other amenities.
Meals: Food is very cheap,
street vendors selling snacks for $ 02.01, main dish in a restaurant will cost
$ 03.05. Western dishes are on the menu of good restaurants - $ 05.10.
World-class gourmet cuisine in Phnom Penh can be enjoyed in the range of $ 8-10
per dish. Fruit from the market will be worth less than $ 1 per kg.
Transportation: Local public
transport is very cheap, auto-rickshaw - $ 2-5. Intercity bus anywhere in the
country less than $ 10, rent a car with driver for the day will cost $ 15-20.
Excursions: $ 10-20 depending
on the duration, length and popularity.
Dengosberegatelnye tips
Cambodia is one of the
cheapest countries in Southeast Asia. Special tips are not necessary, because
just by being here, you save money. Food, lodging, transportation, everything
is very cheap.
Every drink costs a dollar, so
for the drinks you can pay more than accommodation. In this country, there is
no reason that would spend more than $ 20 a day, but if you drink a lot of
beer, do not be surprised if you do not get into that budget.
Importantly, what to see and
do
Angkor Wat - a huge temple
complex, because of which most people visit Cambodia. Ruins of the temple of
the great and scattered over a large area, you'll need a few days to explore
all of them. The country has a lot of interesting addition to these ruins, UNESCO
recommended, but a visit to Cambodia can not do without satisfying your inner
Tomb Raider and the study of these ruins.
Tonle Sap - exploring the lake
and the Mekong River, you can take a look at how closely Cambodian life is
connected with the main waterway. You can take a boat all the way from Siem
Reap to Phnom Penh or just a one-day cruise around the lake.
Sihanoukville - White sandy
beaches, near the uninhabited islands, excellent diving, delicious seafood, and
a formidable nightlife, full of cheap booze, made it a very popular. Once a very seedy, it has become a mecca
for tourists. This is not a quiet place, but it is suitable as a base for
visiting the nearby tranquil islands.
Phnom Penh - Cambodia's
capital, has the atmosphere of the Wild West with dusty streets and reckless
atmosphere. There are several interesting attractions and gourmet restaurants.
The most animated part of the city near the river.
Kepa - beautiful beach, quiet
version of Sihanoukville. Here you can taste the seafood and relax on the beach
without a cacophony atmosphere inherent in Sihanoukville. This city is famous
for its crabs, pepper and empty beaches. Suitable for a good day trip.
Bokor National Park - wander
among the ruins of the houses of the French aristocracy and a walk through the
rainforest. This day trip from Sihanoukville Kampot or nearby.
Battambang - known as an
agricultural area, but the glory of French colonial architecture. Come here if
you want to try the real taste of Cambodian life. There is a great temples,
bamboo train and stunning architecture. It almost does not drop the tourists,
except for those who would like to be further from Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.
Prasat Preah Vihear - This spectacular mountain temple Cambodia
source of conflict with its neighbor Thailand, which also states that this area
of his property. The journey will not be easy, but unique and attractive are
often difficult.
Take a look at River Village -
the country has three floating villages to choose from. The houses are built on
bamboo stilts, there is always a lot of boats filled with people selling food
and all sorts of nonsense. Chong Khneas most visited, but the popularity has
made her something of a wolf pit for tourists in recent years.
Visit pepper farms - around
Kampot and Kep towards you will see huge fields of pepper. The entire southern
region of Cambodia is full of pepper farms, where you can learn about the
history of spices, to see how they grow, and take with them the best pepper in
the world.
