What to look out for when traveling to Cambodia

First, the local climate

Vietnam and Cambodia are adjacent to each other and have a tropical monsoon climate. There is no obvious four seasons in the whole year, generally divided into rainy season and dry season, every year in May and October for the rainy season, November and April for the dry season, the annual average temperature is about 24. The annual temperature in northern Vietnam can vary greatly, and the temperature can drop to 15 degrees Celsius and sometimes 5 degrees Celsius in January, the coldest month, so it is advisable to bring a jacket and sweater with you.

2. Time differenceOne hour behind Beijing time.

3. Catering

The taste is sour and spicy, and there are many raw and cold foods, so please pay attention to food hygiene; Tea and ice water are free of charge during meals, but drinks and drinks are charged separately.

4. Currency

The local currency of Cambodia is "Ruier", there are only paper money and no coins, and the US dollar is also used, and the exchange rate is about 1 US dollar = 3900 Ruiel (subject to the exchange rate of the day).

You can exchange it with a local guide or at a local bank, but don't exchange money on the street to avoid getting counterfeit money.

5. Etiquette

You should never use your left hand to hold food or anything else, and you should never touch someone's head. Cambodians believe that the left hand is unclean, and it is very disrespectful to use the left hand to pick up things. The head is a very sacred part of their culture, and it is forbidden for anyone to touch it, not even the local children.

6. Animals

Cattle and buffaloes are not allowed to be harmed here, and Cambodians believe that if someone harms the animals of the gods of the animal world, they will definitely suffer retribution, such as illness for no reason.

7. Religion

Buddhist monks and Buddhist sites in terms of. Cambodia is very Buddhist, Buddhist temples have become a popular tourist attraction, when entering the Buddhist temples to visit, be sure to wear neat clothes, take off shoes and hats, female tourists can not take pictures with the monks there, this is very disrespectful. If you're going to visit a site like Angkor Wat, be sure to make sure that your clothes aren't too revealing, your pants must be over your knees, you can't smoke, and you can't carve on the murals.

First of all, the first point is to ensure your personal safety and property safety, after all, it is to a strange country, you must do a good job of strategy before departure, so as not to catch you off guard when some unexpected time occurs, and you will be very sad when you are overwhelmed in a foreign country.

The second point is that because the people in Cambodia are devout Buddhists, when we tourists want to go to the temple to see, we must act in accordance with their local rules and customs, and when necessary, you can find a local guide, and go to the Buddha to worship under the guidance of the guide, and do not violate the taboos of their locals according to their own ideas.

Thirdly, there is a custom of tipping in Cambodia, so when you ask someone for help, don't think that just a gentle thank you is all you need to do. Don't give coins when tipping, because the local coins are given to beggars, so tourists can exchange the currency at the airport in advance, and it will be more convenient when the time comes.

Fourth, if you go to Cambodia for the first time, some people may not adapt to the situation, at this time, you must go to the hospital in time for medical treatment, don't take it seriously, otherwise your next plans may be messed up by this small accident.

Cambodia is one hour behind Beijing time.

2. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large (the wind is strong at night), so it is recommended to add a jacket.

3. It is recommended to wear long sleeves, long pants and sneakers for outdoor excursions to avoid sunburn**, and it is best to bring an umbrella when traveling, which is both sunscreen and rainproof. Especially for female tourists, the following items are essential: sunscreen lotion, deep cleansing facial cleanser, restorative emollients, sun hat, sunglasses, wet wipes, etc.

4. It is recommended to carry with you: anti-heatstroke, anti-mosquito, anti-diarrhea, anti-inflammatory and other medicines.

5. Buddhism is the state religion of Cambodia, and monks and monks are generally respected. When visiting Buddhist temples, you should dress neatly and take off your shoes without a crown. Do not touch the top of people's heads with your hands.

6. The national common salute is to stand in front of the chest with the palms of both hands, bow the head slightly, and the height of the fingertips depends on the identity of the other party, the higher the identity of the other party, the higher the height of the fingertips. Handshakes are also used on social occasions.

7. Cambodia has no natural disasters such as tsunamis, typhoons, etc. The local transportation facilities are relatively backward, the roads are narrow and there are many cars, the traffic order is relatively chaotic, and traffic accidents are frequent. Whether you're driving or using local public transport, be aware of traffic.

8. There are many restaurants in Cambodia, most of which exist in the form of roadside stalls, and the sanitary conditions are difficult to guarantee, so it is recommended to avoid eating at roadside stalls as much as possible. Gastrointestinal diseases are common in the local area, and it is recommended to take precautions in advance, prepare medicines, and drink bottled purified water.

9. Cattle and buffaloes cannot be harmed here, Cambodians believe that these two animals protected by the gods of the animal world, if someone harms them without permission, they will definitely be punished.

I went to Cambodia with Zhongxin last year, and I would like to share some of my experiences:

1. Let's talk about the most important safety issue first, if you are taking a tuktuk car, remember to put the bag on the inside. Lean a little in the middle. Siem Reap is better, Phnom Penh is not very safe. Be sure to raise your own security awareness.

2. The mosquitoes there are more powerful, you have to prepare some medicine for this, otherwise it will be uncomfortable. Our children were bitten terribly. Temporarily looking for a pharmacy to buy medicine.

3. The coverage rate of wifi is quite high, and there are many restaurants in the hotel and many of them have free wifi, which is much more convenient than I imagined;

4. There will be a lot of children staring at you to buy things, and some even ask you for money. It's not that I'm stingy, I really don't think it's good to give money directly. If this is always the case, then they will think that the money is easy to come by, and then they will focus more on this demand, and will not earn it themselves through legitimate means.

How will society be stable?

5. Then there is the problem of corruption, when you pass the customs, the customs staff will ask you for a tip. Personally, I really hate that. I really don't like to promote this kind of atmosphere, please have the courage to say no to this

6. If you bring a large denomination of US dollars, such as $100, please change the date to a newer, I read before I go to see that someone said, the old version, people will refuse to accept it. So before I go, unified control of the denomination after 2006.

In addition, the air over there is very fresh and humid, so there is absolutely no haze! Probably like this, have a great trip!