Cambodia


On this page you can find information about Cambodia.
The focus is on how to get there and to get around by other means of transport then your bicycle. Attention is also given to visas, bordercrossings and touristic highlights.
All information is mainly in the form of links to other pages.

You can use the menu below to jump to the topic you are interested in.
Visas, embassies and borders
Traveling in Cambodia

Information, currency exchange, news,etc.

 Visas & Embassies
 On most overland entries points you can get a visa upon arrival (1000 thai Bath or 20 US$). Only no visas are available at the Strung Treng bordercrossing. See the the bordercrossing page. When you want to obtain a Cambodian visum abroad. Tales of asia gives a list of all Cambodian Embassies abroad. Another possibility is the check out the pages of the ministry of tourism that has a page with the Cambodian embassies and consulates abroad also one with the foreign Embassies in Cambodia.

 Arriving by air
 Visitors arriving by air can obtain a visa for stays of up to 30 days on arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, Phnom Penh or Siem Reap International Airport.

When you leave the country by air keep in mind the airport tax is 25 US $ for international departures. For domestic flights it is 6 US $ (January 2004 info).

 Borders & Bordercrossing
 We have used the Strung Treng, Poipet and Kho Kong bordercrossings to enter or leave Cambodia. Just a straight forward procedure. For info on these crosssings and other overland entry points look at the the bordercrossing page where all information regarding overland bordercrossings is brought together.

 Domestic and regional flights
 No information can be found on the net regarding the airports in Cambodia.
Only information on international and regional carriers that fly on Phnom Penh and Siem Riep is available. The information is listed below.
Thai Airways International
Vietnam Airlines
Lao Aviation
 Domestic and regional flights

other airlines

Traveling by train

  Cambodia has a limited number of train lines. However information on how to travel by train is hard to find. There is information on the "Northern Line" from Phnom Penh to Battambang. The "Southern Line" from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville is not covered.
  For a different view on trains in Cambodia read the nice article on a train driver who works with the Cambodian Railways starting in 1965 all through the turbulent years of war.
Info on Cambodia
  Country info on Cambodia from Visit Mekong; the Official Website for the promotion of tourism in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
  Tales of Asia a good starting point to get linked through to information regarding Cambodia. The sites focuses on Cambodia but also contains sections on China, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam. Especially the Cambodian F.A.Q and Travel overland section (between Thailand - and Cambodia) are a good source of information for the traveller.
  Another site with extensive information are Andy Brouwer's Cambodia Tales. For us as travellers the travelogues are interesting but also the Message board and links are worthwhile.
 Dutch site by and for travellers, the Cambodian section of Reis om de wereld gives news, travelogues and links related to the country.
Info on the provinces
 Tales of Asia and has information on all Cambodian provinces.
Canby not only gives general information on Cambodia but also maps, and transportation details from Phnom Penh to the provinces (scroll down). Another map that gives a good overview of cambodia, its provinces and the most important cities can be found here.
Angkor Wat the Cambodian UNESCO World heritage site
Cambodia has one of the most beautiful World heritage sites, Angkor Wat. You can make a virtual tour around different temples on this site. Make sure Quick time is installed.
 Angkor Wat (klik on the map to choose a temple site).

When you want to visit Angkor Wat and it surroundings Nils Tremmel's translation of Maurice Glaize''s 1944 guide to Angkor Wat is the perfect startingpoint. When you have already been there it is the place to enjoy it again or when you have not been there and not planning to go this guide shows the reason why you should go.

News and Newspapers:
Sites that with Cambodian news:
Cambodian links:
Sites with links regarding Cambodia:

Last update 2 oktober 2004