Currency exchange can be carried out at banks and several other exchange points. The exchange rates of these exchange points are basically the same as those of banks.
Tip: The currency of U.S. dollars ensures that you can pay for any form of payment, so remember to carry them with you. It is useful to carry small denominations of U.S. dollars such as $1, $2, $10, and $20. But the money you get back is usually in local currency. If you pay with large denomination banknotes, you may not be able to find them. Cafes can be found in Siem Reap, and many hotels offer Internet access. The post office charges a handling fee of 500 RIEL for each letter sent, provides letter express services and sells postcards.
Ordinary mail receiving service (PosteRestante), indicate c/oPosteRestante on the letter, and then write the name and address of the recipient, so tourists can receive his letter. Postal Parcel Service There are two locations in the city that provide postal parcel service: Overseas Parcel Service (OCS) at Lotus Temple and Khmer Express EMS. The national long distance telephone number in Cambodia is 855; the area code for Siem Reap is 63. Public magnetic card telephones are located in the green phone booths located in the city, and there is one in front of the post office. Entertainment
It’s a quick change from having no nightlife at all in the past to the richness and variety it has today. Psar Chaa market is surrounded by various bars, and one of the streets is even called Bar Street - go in vertically and come out horizontally!
AngkorWhat? (BarSt)’s generous “happy hour” runs from 5 pm to 8 pm, with US$5 for a barrel of Mekong whiskey, Coke or Red Bull, and US$3 for a large bottle of Anchor beer, which is enough to rejuvenate your nerves. Get ready for the cool beats and crazy partying that ensues. Part of the proceeds here are donated to a local hospital, so drinking here is saving someone else's liver, even if it's not yours.
FCC Angkor (Pokambor Ave) Sink into the artificial leather sofa and indulge in a candlelight cocktail party by the mirror-like pool, accompanied by the swaying music melody under the palm trees. Behind the tranquil terrace bar is a landmark 1960s building, and its stylish décor is worth a few drinks. Half-price "Happy Hour" from 5pm to 7pm.
TempleBar (BarSt) The tall gables and the bust of King Jayama VII make this bar look like a temple, but the only thing truly worshiped here is "Long Live Beer". With its popular sidewalk tables, generous 4-9pm happy hour (buy two, get one free), and alternative rock, it quickly gained a loyal following.
BuddhaLounge (BarSt) is located opposite Temple and has a similar atmosphere. It's filled with supernatural-inspired décor, refreshing drinks and a loyal following.
LingaBar (TheAlley) This is the first and only gay bar in Siem Reap. It is open to everyone, and the lazy sofa bar configuration will not look outdated in any metropolis. The place is famous for its great cocktails and strong dance beats.
LaundryBar (PsarChaa) Leave your dirty socks at home and spend a luxurious night in this luxuriously decorated nightclub. This is one of the few places where you can dance, and it's especially busy on weekends when DJs rock the house.
A unique bar!
ButterflyGardenBar (Ticket US$1; 9am～5pm) Spend a leisurely afternoon with a glass of cold drink in hand and watching the many butterflies flying up and down. This colorful and peaceful garden is hidden on the east bank of the river. . Some restaurants and hotels offer cultural performances in the evening, and for many tourists this is the only opportunity to see Cambodian classical dance. Unfortunately the shows are either expensive or not authentic.
BayonIIRestaurant (just north of National Highway 6) is a relatively safe place. The cost of good dancing and buffet dinner is US$11.
Beatocello (JayavarmanVIIChildren’s Hospital; Saturday 7:15pm) performs original cello concerts and works by Bach.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome, with proceeds used to provide free medical care to local children.
Shopping
Whether it’s at Psar Chaa market, unknown markets, souvenir shops, or at the never-ending temple scout meeting, it’s a shopping escape. Buying goods near the temple is a good way to give back, because many of the vendors here are descendants of Angkor natives.
One way Lee puts his money to good use is to shop at stores that support disabled people and other disadvantaged groups in Cambodia.
RehabCraft (opposite Psar Chaa Market), also known as Made in Cambodia, sells high-quality silk products such as wallets, handbags, photo albums, etc. Profits from the store are used to train and employ people with disabilities.
Rajana (BarSt) sells exotic wood and metalware, beautifully designed silver jewelry and handmade cards, as well as locally sourced spices such as lemongrass, pepper and coffee. Rajana advocates fair trade and equal employment opportunities for Cambodians.
TabithaCambodia (PhSivatha) has a beautiful range of silk turbans, cushion covers and shawls. Proceeds were used to build homes and drill wells.
Artisans D’Angkor sells high-quality carved reproductions and fine silks. Here poor young people learn the craftsmanship of their ancestors. 1. Go to the station (North Railway Station) one day in advance to buy a bus ticket to Yalan. It is said that the earlier the departure, the better. It starts at 2 am and lasts until 5 pm. There is a bus every two hours. There are many trains and the fare is 207P. We bought it at 4:30 in the morning, and it was okay. The station is very big, but most Bangkok people are friendly and enthusiastic. When they see you looking confused, they will take the initiative to ask you if you need help. When you ask people, Bangkok people are all bad guys (it’s hard to say that for people who are doing business) . Take a taxi from Gaoshan Road to the station, and the price is 100P/car.
2. This bus stops at major stations along the way. It’s not bad. You can reach Yalan at about nine o’clock. Don’t pay attention to those people soliciting customers. They are from travel agencies. Anyway, you will see two long queues at the entry and exit gate. Walk and follow, that’s right. The return visa and exit are in the same place, and the instructions are clear. To apply for a return visa, fill out the form and submit a photo, 1020P. Then go through the exit formalities.
3. Continue to follow the crowd and go to the immigration point of Poipet (Cambodia). The police officers look like rogues and watch you fill in the form, and then tell you how much you have to pay. $25. Then go through the immigration formalities.
4. After entering the country, there is free transportation to the station. There are taxis and buses at the station to Siem Reap. Ticket prices are US$12 and US$9 per person respectively. If you stop at the immigration gate or take a taxi, you can get a deal for US$30 a car. It depends on your eloquence. The journey was extremely smooth.
5. The accommodation conditions are generally good, very good. It only costs a few dollars for a standard room, whether you live in the old city or the new city, you can choose it yourself. The worst parts of the road are the best places to stay for backpackers anyway. Foreigners all say it a bit abnormally. Now that the road is being built, I hope it will be better.
6. Angkor tickets are RMB 20 for one day, RMB 40 for three days, and RMB 60 for seven days. You can buy tickets in advance on the day you go and watch the sunset with the tickets. You must carry it with you and don’t lose it.
7. Take a tuk-tuk (tricycle) to visit Angkor. One car can seat four people. You can ask the hotel to help contact a Chinese tour guide. It costs 10-15 US dollars per day per vehicle. I don’t recommend visiting any lake, there’s nothing interesting to see, and it’s extremely expensive. If you take a boat to Phnom Penh, it’s extra.
8. It is recommended to buy souvenirs in Siem Reap. There are not many types, but they will be cheaper than Bangkok. The food will be very expensive. The food stall is located on the side of the dusty road. The business is not bad, but I dare not eat it because I am afraid that I will be filled with sand when I bite it.
9. On the return trip, there is a bus from Siem Reap to Gaoshan Road. It costs US$9 per person. It runs once a day and leaves at 7 o'clock. But the 100-kilometer journey from Siem Reap to Poipetna can take four hours. The service is very good. We pick you up at your door at every hotel and park your car until you feel dizzy. Stopped twice for meals along the way. Someone will tag you at the border. After completing the entry and exit procedures, wait for the bus back to Gaoshan Road. Rest for half an hour before getting on the bus, and then keep moving forward. The cars on the roads in Thailand are pretty good. Arrive at Gaoshan Road at 7pm. Said depressedly. You can take a taxi to Poipet and then find a car in Aranyaprathet to return to the mountain road. It will probably be much faster. The situation is basically the same when going from Siem Reap to Koh Chang.
Don’t take a bus directly from Gaoshan Road to Siem Reap, because after you change to Siem Reap’s bus when you get to Poipet, the bus will still travel at a snail’s pace for four or five hours. When you get to Siem Reap, you will be exhausted and have no energy to look for it. The hotel is over. PsarChaa Market Area
IvyGuesthouse2 (Ivy Guesthouse 2; room US$6~8) is in front of a bar and restaurant shaded by trees. This welcoming hotel has clean bathrooms, snow-white walls, and scattered Khmer art and silk decorations that are not found in most budget hotels. There is also a small balcony with a hammock and TV.
PopularGuesthouse offers a variety of clean rooms, a great rooftop restaurant, and affordable food; this ensures that this backpacker hostel remains - you guessed it - popular. The ever-expanding new wing adds equipment such as air conditioning, television and hot water.
RedLodge Tucked away at the end of a back street, this stylish cottage has bright rooms with high ceilings and a shady sitting area at the back furnished with cushions and magazines. Free fruit, toast and coffee are also provided, as well as free rental bicycles and various videos. You will definitely be smiling from ear to ear.
Shadow of Angkor Guesthouse is an airy French colonial building located on a great river bank. Air-conditioned rooms feature thick wooden floors, local artwork and balconies. The fan rooms are quite basic and some unfortunately have no windows.
PhlauvSivatha area
SmileyGuesthouse offers a wide range of bright, clean and airy rooms, with swaying ponds and plant-filled courtyards outside the rooms. Not small, but really good.
The hammock under the thatched roof in front of Orchidae Guesthouse creates an extremely relaxing atmosphere. The simple fan room downstairs is small, but cooler than the wooden room upstairs.
Ecole Hôtelière Sala Bai's three US$8 standard rooms are bright and gouty, with beautiful silk wall hangings, woven pillowcases and wicker wardrobes. Operated by a local tourism service school.
LongLiveAngkorGuesthouse has a bad atmosphere, but it is clean and new. The rooms all have fans and TVs, and hot water is available for an additional US$1.
Naga Guesthouse This old-fashioned wooden house is one of the earliest hotels in the city. The rooms are basic but gouty, and there's a free pool table in the restaurant.
The area west of National Highway 6
Jasmine Lodge can be summed up in three words: warm, clean and simple. Air-conditioned rooms are naturally more beautiful than fan rooms. The service staff are all "Angkor Tong" and the exquisite dishes are very affordable.
Earthwalkers is a bit far from the city, but it is extremely clean and has a relaxed atmosphere, making it perfect for a break and recharge. The owner is an interesting Norwegian who fell in love with Cambodia and can provide many travel tips. Breakfast is free.
The rooms in the new wing of ChenlaGuesthouse are sparkling with sleek wooden furniture and ceramic tiles, TVs, refrigerators and hot water. The old wing is relatively cheaper and more modest. Japanese tourists love this place.
Compared to hotel standards, Victory Guesthouse is more like a hotel, with spotless rooms equipped with TVs and free laundry services.
ApsaraAngkorGuesthouse Follow the service staff holding a bunch of keys to choose a room of your choice. The US$5 room is older, but spacious and equipped with a TV and fan.
Hadong Area
There is nothing special about EuropeanGuesthouse (if you don’t consider the golf putting area in the upstairs corridor), only simple but relatively spacious rooms, and smiling service . TV rooms start at US$6.
SmanarkPreahRiemGuesthouse is another welcoming family hotel. The vaulted ceilings and wooden walls make the rooms upstairs very distinctive. Although the rooms downstairs are a bit shabby, they are very cool.
The rooms here at HomeSweetHomeGuesthouse are simple, spacious, clean, and have TVs; for a few extra dollars, you can get hot water.
TwoDragonsGuesthouse (next door to this one-story house, the rooms are beautiful. If you want a TV, look elsewhere. The owner runs a well-known Cambodia travel website, so reliable tours are guaranteed Info.
The GreenTown Guesthouse has many affordable and functional rooms tucked away behind the Pansea Hotel in Hoa.
Borann L'Aubergedes Temples sit on a private balcony. Read a book, wander through the tropical gardens, take a graceful plunge into the sparkling pool, or laze in the comfort of your gorgeous room with traditional wooden furniture and silk wall hangings.