🇰🇭 Cambodia (Phnom Penh) Travel Guide

1️⃣ Accommodation 🏨 First-timers: Book hostels/hotels in tourist-heavy areas (e.g., near Royal Palace). Safer + more people = more security. ⚠️ Most backpackers (even Europeans) stay just 1-2 nights before heading to Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) or flying out. 2️⃣ SIM Cards 📱 Smart Telecom shops ONLY – Mobile stores overcharge! ✅ Official price: $2.5 (SIM + 15GB/7 days). ❌ Scam alert: Private shops charge $5 for the same! 3️⃣ Money Exchange 💵 Withdraw USD from ATMs (ABA Bank is reliable). 🔄 Need small bills? ABA counters happily break $100s for free! ❌ Avoid small exchange shops – they sneak in riel or charge $1 fees. 4️⃣ Transport 🚍 Public buses = Safest & cheapest (1500 riel, ~¥3). Google Maps works! 🛺 Tuk-tuks: Use Grab app – no haggling, no scams. 🚫 Never take random rides – safety first! 5️⃣ Itinerary ⏳ 2-3 days max in Phnom Penh. Main sights: • Mekong Riverside (tourist zone). • Angkor Wat (Cambodia’s #1 attraction – stick to it!). 🚷 Avoid wandering off – non-tourist areas are risky. ⚠️ Safety Notes • Chinese nationals? Be cautious. (Unique to Cambodia – trust your instincts.) • Locals in tourist zones are kind – just avoid shady circles! #CambodiaTravel #PhnomPenh #SoloTravelWarning 🌏🙏