What should you pay attention to when traveling to Phnom Penh, Cambodia?

1. The official currency of Cambodia is riel, but the local currency mostly uses US dollars, 1 US dollar = 4,000 riel. Since Cambodia is a country with a tipping culture, it is recommended to change more change.

2. Some temples do not allow short skirts or shorts to enter, so you need to prepare long sleeves and trousers.

3. This city also has certain dangers. There will be some speedsters snatching wallets and mobile phones. Therefore, try not to travel alone, and it is best to walk on the inside of the road.

4. Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia after all, and traffic jams are relatively serious, so be sure to arrange your time in advance.

5. Cambodians believe that the left hand is unclean. Taking things or food with your left hand is a sign of impoliteness. They also believe that the head is a sacred part of the human body, so others cannot touch their heads, nor can they touch the heads of children at will.

Extended information:

Cambodian people put their surname first and their first name last. The names of aristocrats and commoners are different: nobles generally inherit their father's surname, while commoners generally take their father's surname. Aristocrats are very particular about naming and often have profound meanings, while commoners' names are mostly casual and have no meaning.

Cambodians usually do not use surnames, only first names, and add an article before the name to indicate gender, age, and dignity. For example, "Zhao" means grandson; "A" means child; "Da" means grandfather; "Ning" means girl; "Lock" means sir, etc.

Namaste is the most common greeting etiquette in Cambodia. When saluting, the height of the palms should be grasped according to the object. For example, when a woman salutes her parents, a grandchild greets her grandparents, or a student greets a teacher, the palms of her palms should be raised to the eyebrows; when a government official salutes a subordinate to his superior, he should raise it to his mouth; When people of equal status salute, they should raise their heads to the tip of their noses.

In rural areas, people only perform Namaste; in cities, people also perform handshakes in modern times

Reference materials:

Baidu Encyclopedia - Cambodia