What do I need to pay attention to when traveling to Cambodia during the Spring Festival?

1. Geographical location: Cambodia, formerly known as Khmer, is located in the southern part of the Indochina Peninsula, adjacent to Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. The east is a gently sloping plateau, the west is the Cardamom Mountains, the central is a wide and flat Mekong Delta plain, the center of the plain is the largest lake in Southeast Asia, Tonle Sap Lake, and the south is the Gulf of Thailand, with a coastline of more than 400 kilometers.

2. Time difference: The local time in Cambodia is one hour behind Beijing time, and all activities in Cambodia are subject to local time. 3. Climate:

Cambodia is located in a low latitude region, a tropical climate, May to October is the summer also known as (rainy season), due to the influence of the southwest monsoon, the temperature hovers around 33, plus abundant rainfall, the relative humidity is as high as 90. November to April is the winter season in Cambodia, with a cooler northeast monsoon with an average temperature of 25 32. 4. Language:

Khmer is the official language, and English, French, and Mandarin are also widely spoken. 5. Currency: The currency unit of Cambodia is riel, which is the common dollar.

In some banks in Phnom Penh, US dollar traveller's cheques and credit cards can be exchanged for cash, and there are also roadside exchange shops in downtown Phnom Penh. At present, the exchange rate with the US dollar is about 4,000 riel to 1 US dollar, and the exchange rate with the yuan is about 350:1.

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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.

If it is a tour, there are no precautions, the security is still good, I am in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, if you need help, you can ask.

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.