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I’m from the Philippines, by the way, and read about not requiring Filipinos of a Cambodian Visa, but I am clueless of how it will go in reality.. Reply

Hi Phyu, the borders are just like airports, depending on what kind of passport or visa you have, you cross over just like the immigration borders like you would from a plane. They scan your bags for security and stamp you in just like any airport would. Different passports sometime get different stamps at the border, coming to the airport I get around 30 days, coming overland I get 15 days on my UK passport. Reply

You can purchase a bus ticket all the way from Khao San Road in Bangkok, through the Poipet border and on to Siem Reap. Tickets are readily available everywhere, but do your homework and look for a reputable tour operator or bus company, as this route is notorious for scams.



Great review. One question – We plan to go from Bangkok to Siem Reap this Sat, April 13th, and were originally going to take the train as you recommended. Our son is concerned because of the New Year celebrations that start that day, esp all the water being thrown and dumped. Could this be a problem w/ a train and the open windows? Took a train from Yangon to Bagan, Myanmar and got water thrown at us numerous times. We were able to close windows but still got soaked the first time since unexpected. Wonder if you have heard of this being a problem during the New Year train runs. Thanks. Also, supposedly there is a new servie involving a direct bus to do this route – yes? no?

If you are not traveling during high season, October – April then the boat may not be running, check before you leave. The boat leaves early, you will normally need to be there around 7:30 and you will need to buy your tickets the day before.  Tickets for the boat are available in most of the travel shops and hotels / hostels in town.

For backpackers the best places are The Mad Monkey (we have to say that ) The Siem Reap Hostel, or the One Stop Hostel – apart from these three there is not really of good quality backpacker accommodation, so if you can forward book by using the links on here with Booking.com who will not charge you a deposit.

Hello Emma, I read your message and wanted to help you, because I have been in Siem Reap a lot of times. The Tara Angkor hotel is a beautiful hotel and is ideally and conveniently located, Tara Angkor Hotel is situated only 6 km from the Angkor Wat Temples, 15 min drive from the Siem Reap International Airport, a few minutes stroll to the Angkor National Museum and a short ride to the city town center with an array of Cambodian souvenirs, shopping and culture. They have a few promotions that you can make use of if you haven’t booked already: Last minute bookings, summer sales, early bird promotion or Angkor temptations. Of course there are a lot more, but have a look at their website. It is not that far to the Angkor temples that I would advise you to see for sure. I would say, grab yourself a 3 day pass and find yourself a decent tuk tuk driver to take you to the farther ruins and for a drive in some of the outlying villages. If you’re up for it consider renting a bike and checking out Angkor Wat on your own. There’s a lot to see and do so a lot depends on your time and budget. A few temples I would strongly suggest you check out besides Angkor Wat itself are Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom and of course Ta Prohm just to see the amazing tree. The Banteay Srei temple is farther out of Siem Reap but has a very different feel than a lot of the others. If you want to do something else as well, you can visit the day and night market. I can really recommend these attractions. If you need to know more, let me know. Regards, Alicia Reply

An interesting trend with which tourists are met when exploring Cambodia is the staunch support given to local communities by NGOs, the creation of which blossomed in the early 1990s. In the aftermath of Cambodia's grueling civil war, foreign aid groups and governments have poured billions of dollars into the country, but not without coming under scrutiny. Around half of them have faced criticism for lack of structure, profiteering, and the commercialization of humanitarian efforts. Nonprofit organizations—in most cases working toward a better Cambodia—address a wide range of humanitarian, cultural, and environmental issues. Today there are about 3,500 registered NGOs in Cambodia, which has the second-highest number of NGOs per capita in the world, after Rwanda. Many nonprofits now run accommodations, restaurants, and travel agencies that provide the visitor with more than they expect to receive on vacation—the chance to help, and an education. But it's worth checking out the legitimacy of an organization before parting with your money. Do-good travel options are noted in this chapter's listings.

Hi Phyu, the borders are just like airports, depending on what kind of passport or visa you have, you cross over just like the immigration borders like you would from a plane. They scan your bags for security and stamp you in just like any airport would.

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