Precautions for Tourism in Cambodia (Safety and Health)

Cambodia is a country full of charm and history, with magnificent Angkor Wat and mysterious Phnom Penh Palace waiting for tourists. But in the process of traveling, we should also pay attention to some safety and health issues to ensure the smooth and safe travel. This article will introduce the matters needing attention in traveling in Cambodia.

I. Visa and itinerary preparation

1. visa matters

Before traveling to Cambodia, we need to apply for a visa to Cambodia. Cambodia provides electronic visas and visas on arrival. We can choose the appropriate visa method according to our own needs and handle it in advance so as not to delay the trip.

Travel arrangements

When making the itinerary, we need to arrange the time reasonably and fully experience the culture and scenery of Cambodia. At the same time, we should pay attention to avoid the tourist season and avoid the problems of too many people and rising prices.

Second, security issues.

1. Personal and property safety

In the process of traveling in Cambodia, you should take good care of your personal belongings, especially important items such as passports, wallets and mobile phones. You can choose to wear an invisible wallet or use an anti-theft bag to prevent property from being stolen.

2. Driving safety

The traffic situation in Cambodia is chaotic, with poor road conditions and irregular traffic rules. Therefore, in the process of traveling, we should be extra careful, obey the traffic rules and pay attention to the surrounding vehicles and pedestrians.

3. Food safety

It is a great pleasure to taste local food in Cambodia, but we should pay attention to choosing clean restaurants and stalls and avoid eating raw or undercooked food. At the same time, we should pay attention to the safety of drinking water, and it is best to choose bottled water or use filters to purify water.

4. Natural disasters

Cambodia is located in a tropical climate zone and is often affected by natural disasters such as storms and floods. Pay attention to the weather forecast in time during the trip, avoid going to areas that may be affected, and ensure your own safety.

Third, health problems.

1. Vaccinate

Before going to Cambodia, you should know the local epidemic situation and get the corresponding vaccine as needed. Common vaccines include hepatitis B vaccine, rabies vaccine and influenza vaccine.

Prevent mosquito bites

Cambodia is a high incidence area of malaria and dengue fever, so attention should be paid to prevent mosquito bites. Mosquito repellent, long-sleeved trousers and mosquito nets can be used to prevent mosquito bites.

3. Food hygiene

In the process of traveling in Cambodia, we should pay attention to the hygiene of diet. Avoid eating raw or undercooked food, and try to choose cooked food and hot food to reduce the infection of bacteria and parasites in food.

4. Maintain good personal hygiene habits

During the trip, you should maintain good personal hygiene habits and wash your hands frequently, especially before and after meals and after contact with animals. At the same time, we should pay attention to avoid contact with patients and prevent infectious diseases.