How much do you know about Cambodia tourism?

20 18 Spring Festival is coming, and many families will choose this opportunity to travel abroad, among which Southeast Asia is very popular with Chinese people. In recent years, the popularity of tourism in Cambodia is getting higher and higher, so how much do you know about Cambodia? Get to know me together.

I. Introduction to history

Cambodia, formerly known as Khmer, with Phnom Penh as its capital, is an ancient civilization with a long history in Southeast Asia.

Founded in 1 century, it experienced Jianfunan and Zhenla periods. Angkor Wat, also known as Angkor Wat Temple, is known as Cambodia's national treasure, the largest temple in the world and the earliest Gothic architecture in the world.

When Siam invaded the capital, the Khmer chose to abandon Angkor Wat and move to Phnom Penh, and the forest gradually covered the uninhabited Angkor Wat. The once prosperous capital was abandoned overnight.

It was not until the19th century that this ruin was discovered by explorers and returned to the world.

The long silence did not destroy Angkor's aesthetic feeling, but added a bit of decadent mystery, which simply reached the highest point of the integration of natural aesthetics and architectural aesthetics.

Second, the basic information

1) climate

Cambodia is located in the south of Indo-China Peninsula, with a coastline of about 460 kilometers and a tropical monsoon climate. The climate is hot, with an annual average temperature of 24℃ and a maximum temperature of 42℃. It is the coolest from 65438+February to 65438+1October in the following year.

Because of the strong sunshine, it is best to bring sunglasses and sunscreen. There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening, so it is recommended to add a coat.

There are only two seasons in a year: rainy season and dry season. May-10 is the rainy season, and11-April is the dry season.

There is a lot of rain in rainy season, so please take rain gear (umbrella or raincoat).

2) clothing

Mainly light and summer clothes, mainly breathable, sweat-absorbent, soft, light and easy to wash and dry clothes.

It is recommended to wear long sleeves, trousers and sports shoes for outdoor travel to avoid sunburn and not to wear high heels.

Please bring sunglasses, sunscreen products, umbrellas, long-sleeved coats, etc.

3) Time difference

Cambodian time is one hour behind China.

4) Language

The official language is Khmer. French, English and Japanese are popular, and Chaozhou dialect can be used in many places in Phnom Penh.

5) Hotel

Some hotels do not provide disposable articles such as toothpaste, toothbrush, comb and slippers.

The power supply is 220 volts, and the sockets are messy. Most of them are flat plugs with two feet, and a few are round plugs. It is recommended to bring the adapter.

6) drugs

It is recommended to carry anti-heatstroke, anti-mosquito, anti-diarrhea and anti-inflammatory drugs. Appropriate amount of commonly used drugs such as motion sickness medicine, mosquito repellent and cold medicine should be prepared.

7) communication

Using GSM system, China Mobile's mobile phone card can only be used normally after international roaming. GSM, Shenzhouxing, M-Zone and other mobile phone cards have different dialing methods. Please consult the China team leader.

China Telecom users need to change their GSM phones before they can use them.

The international area code of Cambodia is 0085.

8) currency

In Riel, Cambodia, the current exchange rate is RMB 1 yuan, which is about 650.

Dollars are more common, so you need to prepare small denominations of dollars. Please try to change US dollar bills before you leave.

Large shopping malls can use international credit cards, and few stores can use UnionPay. It is recommended that each person carry RMB 2,000 in cash.

III. Flight and Entry/Exit Instructions

1) Baggage regulations

Non-consigned items: lighters and lithium batteries are not allowed to be consigned, and cash, certificates and valuables should not be consigned in luggage.

Items that must be checked: knives, liquid items exceeding 100 ml, and checked baggage weight not exceeding 20 kg.

2) Customs

Entry and exit cards and customs declaration forms need to be filled in when entering the country.

When entering the country, officials may ask for tips (usually RMB 10 yuan to 50 yuan). Please check whether the passport and entry-exit card are stamped with the border seal.

It is forbidden to bring plants, tropical fruits, dried fruits, guns, ammunition, drugs and pornographic books and periodicals into Cambodia.

Ivory, fur products, large mahogany furniture and handicrafts are not allowed to be brought back to China without customs declaration, but can be consigned by manufacturers.

Fourth, folk customs and taboos

1. Buddhism is the state religion of Cambodia, and there are monasteries all over the country. Monks and monks are generally respected. Usually, regardless of social status, a person will become a monk once in his life, but he can be secular at any time.

When visiting Buddhist temples, you should dress neatly, take off your shoes and hats, and avoid touching people's heads with your hands.

Although people shake hands in social situations, they usually greet each other. Stand with your hands folded, chest folded, and bow slightly. The height of your fingertips depends on your partner's identity. The higher the identity of the other party, the higher the height of the fingertips.

People usually wear simple clothes except in social and formal occasions, and many people wear barefoot or slippers. Traditional national costumes include sarong, tube skirt, phoenix tail skirt and water cloth. Cambodians love court classical dance and traditional drama, and folk dance and folk music are also very popular.

4, mainly rice, like to eat spicy food such as pepper, onion, ginger, garlic, mint. And I like lettuce and fish with Chinese sauerkraut. Chopsticks or knives and forks are often used when eating, and the habit of grabbing food by hand is still maintained in rural areas.

Most buildings are tall buildings with bamboo and wood structure, about two meters from the ground. People live above, animals are tied below, sundries are placed or vehicles are parked. There are many styles of urban architecture.

6. Major local festivals:

Cambodian New Year (Gregorian calendar, April 13- 15)

On the Emperor's Farming Festival (the end of April or the beginning of May in Gregorian calendar), kings, queens or princes and princesses sow seeds in Wangjiatian, praying for good weather and abundant crops.

King's Birthday (65438 May 2004)

Day of the Dead (in late September, in memory of ancestors)

Constitution Day (September 24th)

Independence Day (165438+1October 9th)

The Water Splashing Festival (165438+1October 10- 12) marks the end of rainy season, dragon boat race and Yue Bai, and we pray for a bumper harvest in the coming year.