🇰🇭 Cambodia Travel Guide: Phnom Penh
✈️ Entry & Essentials Visa: $30 on arrival (10-min process, 30-day stay) Cash is king! USD & Riel (1:4000). Credit cards charge 5-10% fees in Sihanoukville. Must-pack: Sunscreen 🧴, mosquito repellent, anti-itch cream, diarrhea/antihistamine meds (sandfly bites are brutal!). Temple dress code: Shoulders OK, no shorts—bring a wrap skirt! 🚍 Transport Breakdown Big Trips: Shanghai → Phnom Penh (5h flight) Phnom Penh → Siem Reap: VET Bus ($15, 6h) Siem Reap → Sihanoukville: Flight (1.5h) or night bus Sihanoukville → Koh Rong: Speedboat (1h out, 2h back 🌊) Sihanoukville → Phnom Penh: Bus (3h) Local Rides: Tuk-tuks: $1/1-2km (bargain hard!) Pro tip: Use Grab app for fixed-price rides. Avoid: Tuk-tuks to Siem Reap Airport (take the $8 shuttle instead!). 🏛️ Must-See Spots 📍 Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market Mekong River night stroll (Psst: Some bars offer "special" 🍃 treats) 📍 Siem Reap (Angkor Wat): Tickets: 1-day $37 | 3-day $62 | 7-day $72 Top 3 Temples: 1️⃣ Angkor Wat 2️⃣ Bayon Temple 3️⃣ Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider vibes!) Skip: Banteay Srei (too small) Rent a motorbike ($9/day) for freedom! 📍 Sihanoukville (Koh Rong): Soksan Beach: No signal 🚫📱—raw & pristine! Golden Beach: Unreal sunset (but sandflies! Wear long clothes!) Best stay: Long Set Beach Rent a motorbike ($10/day) to explore Lonely Beach (secret gem!). 💳 SIM Cards & ATMs Smart SIM: $10 for 60GB/30 days (buy at Phnom Penh Airport) Best ATM: ACLEDA Bank ($5 fee, dispenses USD/Riel) Final Thoughts: From Angkor’s ancient magic to Koh Rong’s technicolor sunsets, Cambodia packs a punch—just watch for sandflies and scams! #CambodiaGuide #AngkorWat #Sihanoukville #TravelHacks #BudgetAsia #TempleRun #IslandLife