Lonely Planet Cambodia

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN: 9781786570659
• eBook ISBN: 9781787019324

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Cambodia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch the sun rise over the magnificent temples of Angkor, hit boho bars in Phnom Penh, and find a tropical hideaway in the Southern Islands - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Cambodia and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Cambodia: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Temples of Angkor, South Coast, Northwestern Cambodia, Eastern Cambodia The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Cambodia is our most comprehensive guide to the country, and is designed to immerse you in the culture and help you discover the best sights and get off the beaten track. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Siem Reap and the Temples of Angkor, our handy-sized guide featuring the best sights and experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The

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Why Go?

Phnom Penh (ភ្នំពេញ): the name can’t help but conjure up an image of the exotic. The glimmering spires of the Royal Palace, the fluttering saffron of the monks’ robes and the luscious location on the banks of the mighty Mekong – this is the Asia many daydream about from afar.

Cambodia’s capital can be an assault on the senses. Motorbikes whiz through laneways without a thought for pedestrians; markets exude pungent scents; and all the while the sounds of life – of commerce, of survival – reverberate through the streets. But this is all part of the enigma.

Once the ‘Pearl of Asia’, Phnom Penh’s shine was tarnished by the impact of war and revolution. But the city has since risen from the ashes to take its place among the hip capitals of the region, with an alluring cafe culture, bustling bars and a world-class food scene.

When to Go

• Jan–Feb The holiday crush is over and pleasant northeasterly breezes massage the riverfront.
• Sep–Oct Heavy rains provide relief from searing sun; many hotels offer steep discounts.
• Oct–Nov The water festival Bon Om Tuk is one giant street party on the banks of the river.

Best Places to Eat

A Boat Noodle

A Le Bouchon

A Malis

A Romdeng

A Sovanna II

Best Places to Stay

A Eighty8 Backpackers

A Mad Monkey

A Palace Gate Hotel

A Pavilion

A Raffles Hotel Le Royal

Phnom Penh Highlights

1 National Museum of Cambodia Discovering the world’s finest collection of Khmer sculpture.

2 Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Del...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Cambodia
• Cambodia’s Top 10
• Need to Know
• First Time Cambodia
• What’s New
• If You Like…
• Month by Month
• Itineraries
• Activities
• Regions at a Glance
• Phnom Penh
• Siem Reap
• Temples of Angkor
• South Coast
• Northwestern Cambodia
• Eastern Cambodia
• Understand Cambodia
• Cambodia Today
• History
• Pol Pot & the Khmer Rouge Trials
• People & Culture
• Food & Drink
• Environment
• Directory A-Z
• Transport
• Health
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers