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Cambodia is a country famous in Southeast Asia for its ancient charm and famous historical site Angkor Wat. Besides its rich history, Cambodia also has many fun activities for tourists. So what do you need to prepare when traveling to Cambodia? Our article below will give you the necessary information.
Items you need to prepare for your trip to Cambodia (Cre: tripsavvy.com)
Cambodia is known as the "land of temples." It is rich in spirituality, tradition, culture, and beautiful scenery. Before you travel to Cambodia, gather some helpful information to make your trip truly remarkable.
There are many well-known places to visit in Cambodia, such as the famous Angkor Wat complex, the capital city of Phnom Penh with its unique architecture, and boat trips on Tonle Sap Lake. With its diverse experiences and unique food, Cambodia is a great travel destination for people of all ages.
Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia known as the land of temples (Cre: destination_cambodge)
Before planning your trip, it is essential to grasp basic information about Cambodia, including geographical location, weather conditions, popular tourist attractions, customs, and more.
Cambodia, located in Southeast Asia, shares cultural and historical similarities with neighboring countries. It is renowned for its ancient monuments and temples, especially the Angkor temple complex.
Additionally, Cambodia boasts many beautiful beaches suitable for sightseeing and resort activities, such as Sihanoukville, Koh Rong Island, and Koh Rong Saloem.
Exploring the history and culture, and learning about specific customs and the people, will make your trip more enjoyable and enriching.
Before planning your trip, it is essential to grasp basic information about Cambodia (Cre: Tracey Roman)
Personal hygiene items
When choosing a hotel to stay in, whether it's in Cambodia or somewhere else, they frequently supply essential personal hygiene products including toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, shampoo, shower gel, face towels, and bath towels.
These products are not, however, assured to be risk-free. When traveling, it's best to pack ahead and bring your own toiletries, especially if you have sensitive skin.
It's best to prepare your luggage in advance and bring your own toiletries (Cre: travelgear.vn)
Electronic devices
There are several types of electrical outlets in Cambodia that require an adapter (they may use round European plugs or flat American plugs). However, you may encounter some outlets that require a specific adapter, especially if you are using something with a grounded plug. A universal adapter will cover you everywhere in Cambodia and beyond.
A universal adapter will cover you everywhere in Cambodia and beyond (Cre: bawabatv.com)
Some items you should bring
Other personal items you should bring when traveling to Cambodia include a backpack, water bottle, umbrella, raincoat, and hand sanitizer wipes. Bringing these items along will help minimize extra costs and save time searching for them during your journey.
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Passport and visa
The Cambodia Tourist Visa (Visa Type T) is an official permit that allows foreign citizens to enter and stay in Cambodia for tourism purposes for a specific period of time. It is usually obtained before arriving at a Cambodian embassy or consulate abroad, or sometimes upon arrival at certain entry points in Cambodia.
In addition, the validity of your passport, which should be at least 6 months, is something you need to pay attention to. If it expires, you will need to renew your passport to avoid any disruption to your trip.
Passport and visa are essential when preparing to travel to Cambodia (Cre: travelvisapro)
Personal documents
Personal documents are among the essential items you must never forget when traveling anywhere, including Cambodia. You should prepare your valid personal identification documents from your country, an international driving permit (if applicable), passport, and visa.
Remember to carry these personal documents for hotel check-ins or airport procedures. Some places in Cambodia may also require specific personal documents to access their services.
Identification documents are one of the essential items (Cre: blog.unpakt.com)
Appropriate clothing for the weather
Cambodia's weather is tropical monsoon, so lightweight and cool clothing will be suitable for your trip. Additionally, bring rain accessories because Cambodia's rainy season can bring sudden showers. Preparing rain accessories will help you protect your health and respond promptly to the rains.
In addition, remember to pack swimwear and a good pair of shoes to prepare for the fantastic journeys when traveling in Cambodia.
Lightweight and cool clothing will be suitable for Cambodia trip (Cre: pacificcross)
Medicine and medical supplies
Some people often get colds or have health problems when traveling long distances or encountering changes in weather. Therefore, it is best to prepare some basic preventive medicine, even though medicine is available in Cambodia. However, you should bring familiar, common medications with you to avoid unforeseen situations.
In addition to medications, you should bring a first aid kit to help you proactively handle any emergency situations you may encounter.
Bring medical supplies and common medications when traveling to Cambodia (Cre: ferrovit)
In Cambodia, ATMs are not very abundant and may not be continuously available on every street. Some areas allow payments via bank transfer or card swipe, but most transactions will require cash. Therefore, it's advisable to prepare cash for convenience when making purchases during your wonderful trip.
As a result, it's wise to have cash on hand so that you may easily make purchases during your amazing trip. Expenses of $1 or more when vacationing in Cambodia are often paid for in US dollars. Riels are used to facilitate transactions at lower cost points.
The currency of Cambodia is the Riel, but you can use both Riel and USD (Cre: aworldtolive.com)
It's a good idea to get a phone SIM card in Cambodia to stay updated and access travel information with a 3G/4G capable device anywhere you go. You can find SIM cards in Cambodia at any phone store, but it's advisable to purchase them directly from the major carriers.
Metfone and Smart Mobile are the two primary mobile providers in Cambodia. Cellcard and Qb are also available, but their internet access and reception in rural areas may be less reliable. Smart offers a tourist SIM package called Traveler SIM, which you might find convenient to use.
Metfone and Smart Mobile are the two primary mobile providers in Cambodia (Cre: Phnom Penh Post)
Traveling to Cambodia offers you unique experiences in the land of temples. The famous and historically significant sites will leave a lasting impression on you when visiting Cambodia.
Hopefully Asia King Travel's article will bring you preparations to have the best trip to Cambodia.
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