Staying in Cambodia

	Fact File
	Most international visitors to Cambodia arrive by air at either Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. An increasing number of airlines are operating into Cambodia in response to the Cambodian governments open skies policy. The list of international airlines serving Cambodia includes; Bangkok Airways, China Southern Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Lao Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mandarin Airlines, Mekong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Siem Reap Airways International, Silk Air, Royal Phnom Penh Airways, Thai Airways International and Vietnam Airlines. Capital City Phnom Penh (Population approx 2 Million, 290 square kilometers). It is considered the center of Industry, Administration, Commerce, and Tourism. Population 13,124,764 Million (2003 est.) (90-95% Khmers) the balance being ethnic Chinese, Cham, ethnic Vietnamese and hill-tribe people. Language Khmer, secondary languages: English and French Religion 95% Theravada Buddhist with the balance being Muslim, Christian and animist
	Let your loved ones share your amazing journey
	- Simply activate the International Roaming (IR) service on your mobile phone before you leave home, and select the Mfone network. - Capture the moment with your mobile and share it with friends at home as you can so easily and so economically today. Share the moment as you describe your trip along many tourist attractions in Cambodia, or photograph or video it instantly to your loved ones.
	Feel free to travel anywhere in Cambodia.
	- Transport anywhere in Cambodia is rapid and safe by plane, boat, bus or hire car. You are never alone because Mfone is always beside you. - With Mfone quality network in Cambodia, you are a world away from the ordinary, but never out of touch when you need it.
	Cambodia Travel Tips (Useful Information)
	Emergency There are emergency services in Phnom Penh. Call 119 ambumlance, Call 118 fire truck, Call 117 polices. Visas - Can be obtained at Royal Embassies and Consulates of Cambodia - A visa on arrival, valid for 30 days, is issued at Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport. Poi Pet, O'Smach and Cham Yeam at the Cambodia-Thailand international border checkpoint and Bavet, Kaam Samnor at the Cambodia-Vietnam international border checkpoint. - Visa fee: Business visa: USD25, Tourist visa: USD20. Airport Taxi For visitors entering Cambodia through Phnom Penh International Airport, a taxi into the city will cost USD7 and will take approximately 15 minutes. Most hotels and better guesthouses provide airport pickups for booked guests. A (non-metered) taxi from Siem Reap International Airport into town, 8km away, costs about USD5 and takes 10-15 minutes. Local Transport Cars and mini-buses are readily available for touring the temples at Angkor or for day trips in and around Phnom Penh. The cost of a car and driver is US$20+per day. Hotels and Guesthouses There are many of each in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. Accommodation ranges from guesthouses charging from USD5/night to luxurious 5-star hotels. In Siem Reap there are several small hotels along the road between the airport and the town. (These are peaceful as they?re set among rice fields and palms but require a taxi ride for each venture outside). Food and Drink Rice and fish are the basic foods enjoyed by Cambodians. Delicious noodle soups are available at cafes. Fresh seafood is plentiful at Sihanouk Ville. In major cities a wide range of culinary fare is on offer including; Chinese, Thai, French, Korean, Japanese, Indian, Vietnamese and Middle Eastern. Nightlife Plenty available, but take your own driver or "motodop" (motorbike taxi driver) for the evening. Climate Cambodia has four seasons: 1. Nov-Feb, cool/dry 2. Mar-May, hot/dry 3. Jun-Aug, hot/wet 4. Sep-Oct, cool/wet Time GMT+7 hours Voltage 220v/50Hz Currency RIEL (USD1 approximately 4000 Riels). US dollars are widely accepted. Opening Hours Government offices: business hours are from 7:30am-11: 30am and 2:30pm-5pm, Monday to Friday. Banks are open from 8am-3pm Monday to Friday. Markets are open from early morning to late evening, including Sundays and pubic holidays. Newspapers English dailies: The Phnom Penh Post and The Cambodia Daily. Internet services The Internet and E-mail are available in city and all the provinces.
	Useful Hints
	- Check if your battery charger can operate on 220v or you may need an adapter to recharge your phone battery - Some handset models that do not support automatic network selection, GSM SIM Card must be preprogrammed to select Mfone network before traveling to Cambodia. - In case you cannot automatically access the Mfone network, please try manual network selection as stated in your handset user guide. - If you run into some technical problems, i.e. SIM Card is blocked, SIM Card or handset is stolen or damaged, your handset displays signal but unable to make any call, please contact your home network operator. - Always study the weather forecast before traveling so you can prepare yourself. - You can search for information about Cambodian festivals and special occasions/holidays before traveling to Cambodia so you won't miss the opportunity to explore the beautiful cultures. In addition, you can find more useful information from Cambodia toursim website, http://www.mot.gov.kh/