-Temples of Angkor Wat

-Beach Kampong Som (Sihanoukville)

Holocaust-Champs

- The tragic story of the Khmer Rouge parti

-Pristine jungle

-Unfortunately, horrible poverty

Tropical monsoon climate. Dry season from November to April, this time reaching 40 degrees of temperature are quite tiring. In the rainy season lasting from May to Listpoada also expected to be high humidity - it rains every day, but usually short, intense. Annual hesitate temperatures are very low. Average monthly temperatures remain between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius.

The best places to visit between December and February.

The vast majority of the population considered to be descendants of the Angkor Empire, which covered a large part of Southeast Asia in its heyday (10-13W.). Ataki Thai and Cham peoples residing (residing in the current obszaże Vietnam) weakened the empire and led to its gradual decline. In 1863. The king of Cambodia placed the country under French favoritism as in 1887. This has resulted in being incorporated into French Indochina. Then occupied by the Japanese during the Second World War, Cambodia achieved independence in 1887.

Came to power in April 1975, Communist Party of the Khmer Rouge, was one of the biggest tragedy in the history of the state. It is estimated that under the parti leader Pol Pot, as a result of slave labor or simple execution of a million people were killed ok.1.5 Cambodia. Almost every family was affected by this tragedy and partly because the story is a very sensitive topic for the people of Cambodia.

Over 90% of the population professes Buddhism variety called. Theravada, which has long had a strong influence on daily life, and in 1989 was the national religion. This school of Buddhism reached the country in the 13th century, and rozpowszechinła in 1915 during the reign of King Jeyavarmana 7. Many of the men at the time of his life he spends some time in a Buddhist monastery, and almost every village has a Buddhist temple or shrine, which is the center of life wioskowego. Buddhist rituals based on lunar calendar. In Cambodia, a lot of respect bestowed on the ancestral spirits and territories. In addition, the country's Khmer live ok. Half a million Muslims and 60,000 Christians.

Entering someone's home, you should take off your shoes, just follow at some temples. Under no circumstances should you touch someone's head. Do not point your feet, or show up barefoot. You can not go on lying man - it should avoid. Rods are used only for food - not to play with them, strike or hammer beat them in the food (even rice). Nor shall anything by someone eating with chopsticks, unless at a funeral.

Before taking the pictures someone is polite to ask, especially if that person is a monk.

English, French

The vast majority, because of the colonial past of Cambodia, English is widespread.

Ok. For the year 2004:

73.6%

Women - 64.1%

Male - 84.7%

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Polish nationals must have a visa to enter Cambodia. Residence visas valid for 30 days can be obtained at the airport or at border crossings after completing the questionnaire and attached two photos. The fee for a tourist residence visa is $ 20 per business - $ 25. The visa can be applied in the Kingdom of Cambodia Embassy in Warsaw, in other Cambodian diplomatic and consular representations and the Internet.

During the visit visa can be extended for an additional fee of: $ 45 (for 1 month), $ 75 (for 2 months), $ 155 (multiple entry visa for 6 months), 285 USD (multiple visa for 12 months). At the entrance is required at least four-month period of validity of the passport. Not required to produce a return ticket or funds to cover the cost of your stay. A charge at the outlet exit (airport) in the amount of $ 25 (children under 2 years - free of charge, from 3 to 12 years - $ 13). On internal flights airport charge is $ 6. At the road crossing the exit fee does not apply.

Ministry of Tourism

3 Monivong Boulevard, Phnom Penh 12258

Cambodia

(23) 211 593 213 741

Royal Embassy of Cambodia in the UK

64 Brondesbury Park, Willesden Green, London NW6 7AT

(020) 8451 7850

Mon-Fri 9:00-12:30

Króleska Embassy of Cambodia in the U.S.

4530 16 Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011 USA

(202) 726 7742

Polish Embassy in Phnom Penh

767 Monivong Blvd, PO. Box 1958

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: (00-855 23) 217 782 3

Fax: (00-855 23) 217 781

E-mail: @ emb.pol.pp online.com.kh

Polish Embassy in Phnom Penh was closed in autumn 2008

Polish Ambassador to Thailand is also accredited in the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Polish Embassy in Bangkok

100/81-82, Vongvanij Building B, 25 ^th Floor,

Rama 9 Road, Huaykwang District, Bangkok 10310, Thailand

Tel.: (+66) 2-645-0367 / 9

Fax: (+66) 2-645-0365

There is no obligation meldunkowego. In the hotels, etc.. rejstrowany tourist is on the basis of a passport or a photocopy.

Crossing the land border is usually faster than check-in at the airport. Because most people Kabmodży arrives at the airport and the movement is greater. But customs officials at land borders may try to force a bribe on the occasion of the visa fee.

The passport must be valid at least for another six months, if you want to get a visa to Cambodia.

Wieżdżając land crossing to Cambodia often you come across an attempt to extort a bribe on the occasion of buying a visa. For more certainty in this case, try to get a visa in advance.

It is recommended that adequate stocks of their own importation of drugs, because you have a problem in zopatrzeniem not in Cambodia. Doctors and hospitals expect cash payment for any treatment.

Do not choose to Cambodia without full health insurance, preferably including a sudden evacuation in the event of a major incident.

Ambulance - 119

HIV - about. 0.8% (r. 2007)

The cost of visiting lekaża childbearing within the U.S. $ 1915-1940. Approximately the same day in hospital costs (excluding cost of drugs).

Caution should be exercised to drink beverages with ice, because it can be made with very clean water.

Hospitals and clinics in Phoma Penh:

Calmette Hospital (Main Hospital)

# 3, Monivong

Tel: 023-426948

International SOS Medical & Dental Clinic

# 161, Street 51

Tel: 023-216911, 012-816911

Naga Clinic

# 11, Street 254

Tel: 011-811175

Rattanak Royal Hospital  

# 11, Street 592

Tel: 023-991000, 012235888

www.royalrattanakhospital.com

Somary Raffles Medical Center  

# 30, Street 360

Tel / Fax: 023-991166

www.srafflesmedical.net

Tropical & Travellers Medical Clinic:

Dr.. Gavin Scott

# 88, Street 108

Tel: 023-366802, 012-898981

www.travellersmedicalclinic.com

International Dental Emergency Service (p)

St. No.151. 51

Tel.023-216911

Common crime threat is not high. If at all there are thefts, understandable given the poverty prevailing in the country.

Citizens of Cambodia do not like to be compared with its neighbors, especially those from Thailand. Which sections of the dispute about the boundaries. Maritime boundary with Vietnam is problematic due to the unresolved question of sovereignty przybżeżnych islets.

Police 117

Fire brigade - 118

Police 'Tourist' - 097-7780002

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1 of Laos. 6 Thailand. 8 out of Vietnam.

In Cambodia, there are two międzynarowe terminals at the airports in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Check there is usually a little faster due to higher volume of travelers. Calls to Cambodia are quite a few and mainly limited to neighboring capitals.

From the station in Bangkok Hualamphong take you to the Thai border town of Aranya Prathet. The train clears the route twice a day, and goes about. six hours. So, every tourist who does not want to spend the night at the border you should decide on a course of 5.55 in the morning.

Cambodia can be reached by bus from Thailand and Vietnam.

Drivers wishing to enter Cambodia rejstracyjnego need proof, insurance, and Carnet de Passage.

On the Mekong, between Vietnam and Cambodia is narzeczne border.

Buses are the cheapest, and virtually all air-conditioned and comfortable. Boats can be quick but often quite risky, and moisture in the land of the Mekong certainly can be felt.

Local connections in the country operate between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Major local carriers to Siem Reap Airways International and Ai PMT.

In Cambodia, it is literally an open rail service that once in every Saturday from carrying passengers between Phnom Penh to Battambang.

Company Phnom Penh Transportation Sory by bus from m.in. Kampot, Sihanoukville, Battambang and Siem Reap.

After a relatively great rates, you can rent a car with a driver.

Cambodia has over 2000km of navigable routes, which are one of the key elements of transport within the country. Especially considering the condition of most roads. Keep in mind that tourists always pay more for "przywiliej" seat on the roof (it is prudently obtain the filter and headgear). In the northern part of the Mekong sail boats faster, but they fly at night is quite dangerous - especially when you're sitting on the roof. Government transport company provides ferry services from 'Cha Psara Ministry of Transportation Ferry Landing'. Tickets can be purchased at the port.

In larger cities you can hire a taxi, but they are not taxometrów so it's best to establish a fee in advance.

In most towns you can easily find internet cafes, collecting a fee of about. 1500 rieli / hour.

Airmail to Europe flies to the U.S. at least a week even longer. The main post office located in Phnom Penh street 13 between 98 and 102nd

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Riel (KHR)

U.S. dollar is widely acceptable and convertible currency in Cambodia. In addition, near the border with Thailand is acceptable The local Bhat. The other currencies are recognized only in banks.

Traveler's checks are not recommended, rather. These dollars can be exchanged at banks and some hotels, but it may be difficult to replace them out of major cities.

Credit cards are accepted at better shops and hotels. ATMs can be found in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville.

Shampoo - 0.8 U.S. $

Toothpaste - U.S. $ 0.3

Red Bull - U.S. $ 0.35

Nescafe 3 in 1 - U.S. $ 1.75

Green Tea Pack - U.S. $ 0.5

Rice snack - U.S. $ 0.45

Cheese snack - U.S. $ 0.35

The traditional male costume U.S. $ 4-8

Silk Bathrobe - U.S. $ 5-14

Wood business card holder U.S. $ 1-2

Backpack-15US $

Virtually every city you can get everything you need in the local market.

At the fair (in Phnom Penh, Psah Thmey) can be purchased very cheap string instruments, real works of art. With literally tens of cents can buy cast iron figurines depicting local deities or historical figures. In addition, scarves, bound by the natives on their heads (the traditional colors are white and black and red grille). Cheap goods are also of silver.

Without the declaration can be imported:

200 cigarettes or tobacco in the same

Reasonable amount of perfume for personal use.

One open bottle of vodka.

Cambodia is a very poor country. Therefore, the thefts are common, and prostitution - that way you can on tourists in one night to earn a multiple of national average. It is therefore necessary to appreciate people who stick to these conditions of fair, but often slave labor. And a tip to help them, instead of jałomużny given beggar.

Polish zloty is not convertible in Cambodia, while the U.S. dollar is the currency widely accepted.

In Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville is a cross-section of hotels, but the lack of any evaluation system, the same price is the sole determinant of quality hotel. In smaller towns usually have at least one hotel with a reasonable standard.

They can be found in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville.

In Cambodia there are no campgrounds, campsites or camping facilities. Some companies arrange trips for tourists camping.

There are many guest houses in the capital and most cities in Cambodia. Terms of them can be very different but generally you can expect air-conditioned restaurant, or at least fans.

Hotels:

Cheap 2-bedded room - $ 40

The average standard - $ 45

Deluxe - $ 55

Hostels:

Place in a dormitory - from $ 4us

Double - 10 U.S. $

Accommodation can be found on almost every corner. If you are not in the hostel is in the apartment, or living with family.

Against the background of other kitchen cooking regions of Southeast Asia, particularly Cambodia food is not wyrużnia. Most of the dishes based on rice. Because of poverty prevailing there, the meat tends to form ochłapów. The natives are in the habit of eating fried beetles, grasshoppers, spiders, larvae sometimes. You may have noticed it after the time kolonicyjnych accretions (eg. You can easily buy a French baguette).

In terms of culinary pleasures strengths Cambodia there is probably no equal in the world. Starting from the fact that, as a popular snack here often serve fried worms, larvae or spiders. If someone has enough courage to circulating it through the streets at night, you can buy a trucks m.in fried chicken feet, pig nucleus and many other specialties, the european przyżądzaniu which would not even have thought.

Amok trey - Fish in a thick sauce flavored with coconut and curry wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.

Sure the coconut milk, green tea, rice wine, local beer - Angkor

Wine of the palm

The full range of options. Virtually every corner you can buy ready-made meals practically for a song. However, in larger cities, you can also dine in elegant restaurants.

It should give tips to appreciate the people who work hard to maintain, instead of begging or crime.

There is no age limit when it comes to drinking alcohol.

Angkor Wat, known as the eighth wonder of the world is a must for every visitor to Cambodia. The most famous Buddhist temple in the world is also the largest. Its area is 2.08 km ² together with them outside the walls and a moat, and its highest tower measuring 65 meters.

In the city Sieam Rep, which is the gateway to the nearby Angor Wat, you can see examples of colonial architecture in China two districts: the old and the old French market.

-Silver Pagoda in Ohnom Penh

-Certificates of Khmer Rouge crimes

(Toul Sleng Museum, Killing Fields)

Lake Tonle Sap - the shore is a floating village. All buildings are raised on piles driven into the bottom of the lake. And wanting to buy something one should approach the appropriate store-boat. Some chose to swim in the muddy waters of Tongle Sap.

The magnificent remains of the temples of Angkor Wat, is one of the few remnants of stretching once a large part of south east Asian Khmer Empire.

As set out in Phnom Penh Royal Palace you can see the famous Silver Pagoda - worth przyjżeć the floor, it consists of 5,000 silver tiles.

On the fields of Holocaust horror budzących Choeung Ek, the site significant mass grave of victims of 8985 Pol Pot regime is building. It shall be completed 8,000 skulls.

Sieam Reap is probably the best place to see traditional dance

Founded by the French in 1917, the National Museum, you can find many items preserved from the time of Khmer Empire.

The crowds may be more the province of Rattanakiri bytujące tribes in the hills, to see the mines of precious stones and untouched national parks.

The magnificent beaches of Sihanoukville and the surrounding wysepli are ideal for diving.

Mekong Delta boat tour is a delight for any nature lover.

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7 January - Day of victory

January 21 - Day Meak Bochea

1914-1916 April - Cambodian New Year

28 April - Birthday of Buddha (Wisaka Buja)

1 May - Labour Day

15 May - Birthday of King Sihamoni

23 May - On the Royal Academy Orange (?)

1916 June - Former Queen's Birthday

24 July - Constitution Day

1 August - Pchum Ben

October 29 - Coronation Day

October 31 - Birthday of former King Sihanouk

1 November - Water Festival

9 November - Independence Day

10 December - Human Rights Day

The Legend of Angkor Wat Festival is held in November or December

The presentation uses the monuments of Angkor Wat as a backdrop.

Arts Festival Phnom Phen

Water Festival - held in October or November, lasting three days, located at / on the lake Tongle Sap. Are organized m.in. canoe races, in which there are representations of villages on the lake.

Nightlife in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville offers a fun alternative due to large numbers of tourists. Food and drinks can be bought, zleżnie of taste: in a smoky spelunie, popychanego street from the trolley or in the elegant restaurant or a cocktail bar. There are not many clubs, and it is difficult to find a club with live music.

Any required medication. Ladies recommended supply tampons, because they are virtually unobtainable.

It should be very careful about moving the story of Cambodia, as almost every family was affected by the tragedy of the Pol Pot regime.