CULTURAL TOURISM

TEMPLE OF ANGKOR

Angkor Wat, Heritage of Humanity and World Wonder

The Angkor temple site in Siem Reap is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. It contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, dating from the 9^th century the two states united by Jayvarman II, who laid the foundations of the Khmer Empire, the major power in south-east Asia for some five centuries. One of the sites was in central Cambodia, to the north of Tonle Sap (Great Lake), where half a century later Jayavarman’s son, Yashovarman, was to establish Yashodapura (later called Angkor), the permanent capital of the Khmer Empire until the 15^th century.

VISA

All nationalities need to apply for a travel visa, except for nationals from the following countries: Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. A visa on arrival, valid for a thirty-day stay, is specifically granted at Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport, and International Border Checkpoints. Visas are also granted at Royal Cambodain Embassy or Consulate abroad. The Visa fee for a tourist is US$20, and the visa fee for a businessman is US$25. Visas can be extended at the Immigration Department in Phnom Penh City. A free visa (K) is expressly granted to the Cambodian living overseas.

The Royal Government of Cambodia has recently approved E-visas. All you have to do is complete the online application form available at the official website (evisa.mfaic.gov.kh), pay by credit card online, and include uploading a recent passport-size photo in JPEG/PNG format. The visa will be approved within three business days, allowing you to breeze by that lengthy line and get a jup-start on your holiday.

The E-visa, valid for a thirty-day stay, is available only for a typical tourist visa for a single entry. It is currently not available for nationals from Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Arab Saudi, Algeriea, Sudan, and Sri Lanka. For a business visa, please apply at your nearest embassy or on arrival at all major check points.

Tourists getting such a visa online can enter and exit Cambodia through Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport, Bavet International Border Checkpoint in Svay Rieng, Cham Yeam International Border Checkpoint in Koh Kong, and Poipet International Border Checkpoint in Banteay Meanchey.

BY WATER

Cambodia can be reached by boat from neighboring countries and the world. The Preah Sihanouk International Seaport and the Phnom Penh International Port are two main gateways to Cambodia. Visas upon arrival are available at the Phnom Penh international Port, but they are not available at the Sihanouk International Seaport.

The Sihanouk International Seaport receives international cruise ships that accommodate hundreds of visitors. It is possible to reach Phnom Penh Capital by ship along the Mekong River from Vietnam. Phnom Penh is connected by fast local boats to the Upper Mekong River close to Laos or it is linked along the Tonle Sap to Siem Reap-Angkor. By this means, visitors can enjoy the Mekong’s view and discover the new growth area of Cambodia full of natural resources, cultural heritage, and life styles of the Cambodian people.

By Land

Tourists can enjoy Travel to Cambodia by land from neighboring Vietnam , Laos and Thailand.

ACCESS FROM VIETNAM

(Through nine international border check points)

Bavet (Cambodian side) and Mok Bai (Vietnamese side) On the Cambodian side, the Bavet international border checkpoint is located in Svay Rieng Province, and on the Vietnamese side, the Mok Bai international border checkpoint is located in Tay Ninh Province. Tourists can reach Cambodia from Vietnam through the gates. Visas on arrival and E-visas are available there. They can get access to Phnom Penh by national Road No1. The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh City is 230 kilometers. There are taxis at the border between two countries. The taxi fare to Phnom Penh City between two countries. The taxi fare to Phnom Penh Cith is approximatesly US$ 10 per person. On their journey, visitors can enjoy the beautiful land scape of the eastern Mekong area.

Kaam Samnor (Cambodian side) and Yin Soeung (Vietnamese side)

On the Cambodian side, the Kaam Samnor international border checkpoint is located between Kandal and Prey Veng Proinces, and on the Vietnamese side, the Yin Soeung international border checkpoints is located in Ang Giang Province. From Vietnam, tourists can get access to Cambodia throught the gates. Visas on arrival are available there.

Phnom Den (Cambodian side) and Tin Bienh (Vietnamese side)

On the Cambodian side, the Phnom Den international border checkpoint is located in Takeo Province, and on the Vietnamese side, the Tin Bienh International border checkpoint is located in Ang Giang Province. Tourists can get access to Cambodia from Vietnam through the gates. Visas on arrival are available there.

Samrong (Cambodia side) and Mi Quy Tei (Vietnamese side)

On the Cambodian side, the Samrong international border checkpoint is located in Svay Rieng Province, and on the Vietnamese side, the Mi Quy Tei international border checkpoint is located in Champasak Province. Tourists can get access to Cambodia from Vietnam through the gates. Visas on arrival are available there.

ACESS FROM LAOS

On the Cambodian side, The Trapaing Kreal international border checkpoint is located in Stung Treng Province, and on the Lao side, the Norng Nokiane international border checkpoint is located in Champasak Province. Cambodian can be accessed from Laos through the gates. Visas on arrival are available there.

ACCESS FROM THAILAND

(Through six internation border checkpoints)

Poipet (Cambodia side) and Ban Klong Leuk (Thai side)

On the Cambodian side, the Poipet international border checkpoint is located in Banteay meanchey Province, and on the Thai side, the Ban Klong Leuk international border checkpoint is locatd in Sakeo Province.

Through the gates, tourists can reach Siem Reap, Cambodia from Thailand to visit the Angkor complex. Visas on arrival and E-visas are available there. Its fee is US$20 for each tourist and is US$25 for each businessman. It takes about 2 hours from the border to the Siem Reap town by National Road No 6 by taxi. A taxi driver may charge about US$15 for each passenger.

Cham Yeam (Cambodian side) and Hat Lek (Thai side)

Visitors can reach Cambodia from Trat Province, Thailand through the Cham Yeam international border checkpoint located in Koh Kong Province. From Koh Kong Province, they can continue traveling to Preah Sihanouk Province. It likes around 4 hours to reach Preah Sihanouk Province is US$15 and from there, tourists can proceed to the capital of Phnom Penh by national Road No 4. The distance between  Preah Sihanouk Province and Phnom Penh Capital is 230 kilometers. It takes 3 hours and a half by taxi or by bus fae is between US$3-4. Visas on arrival and E-visas are available at the border gates, and entry visas into Cambodia can also be granted at the Royal Cambodian Embassy in Bangkok or in other cities of Thailand.

Osmach (Cambodian side) and Chong Chorm (Thai side)

On the Cambodian side, the Osmach international border checkopoint is located in Oddar Meanchey Province, and othe Thai side, the Chong Chorm international border checkpoint is located in Sorin Province. Tourists can get access to Cambodia through the gates. Visas on arrival are available there.

Choam (Cambodian side) and Sangam (Thai side)

On the Cambodain side, the Choam international border checkpoint is located in Oddar Meanchey Province, and on the Thai side, the Sangam international border checkpoint is located in Sysaket Province. Tourists can get access to Cambodia through the gates. Visas on arrival are available there.

Prom (Cambodian side) and Ban Pakard (Thai side)

On the Cambodian side, the Prom international border checkpoint is located in Pailin Province, and on the Thai side, the Ban Pakard international border checkpoint is located in Chanthaburi Province. Tourists can get access to Cambodia through the gates. Visas on arrival are available there.

Daung (Cambodian side) and Ban Lem (Thai side)

On the Cambodian side, the Daung international border checkpoint is located in Pailin Province, and on the Thai side, the Ban Pakard international border checkpoint is located in Chanthaburi Province. Tourists can get access to Cambodian through the gates. Visas on arrival are available there.

Daung (Cambodia side) and Ban Lem (Thai side)

On the Cambodian side, the Daung international border checkpoint is located in Battambang Province, and on the Thai side, the Ban Lem international border checkpoint is located in Chanthaburi Province. Tourists can get access to Cambodia through the gates. Visas on arrival are available there.

By Air

Cambodia can be accessed through the Phnom Penh International Airport and the Siem Reap International Airport; both of which provide full services for passengers on international flights operated by many international airlines.