Fun Facts About Cambodia
1. Cambodia is CHEAP!!!
$30 a day is more than enough! Hostels and hotels can easily be found for $15 or less per night and usually include free breakfast. Standard meals usually run about $1- $5.
2. Cambodia is home to one of the new 7 Wonders of the World!!!
It is home of the world’s largest temples called Angkor Wat, located in Siem Reap. It expands almost 162 hectares!!!! It is a MUST see and leaves any newcomers in awe of its beauty and massive size.
3. Another amazing temple is Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider Temple)
This amazing and famous temple has been fully taken over and overgrown with trees and nature. This is also where the famous movie Tomb Raider was shot where you can walk on the very grounds that Angelina Jolie walked on.
4. The country has a dark past and occurred recently!
There was a four-year regime called the Khmer Rouges that wiped about almost 2 million people and has led to Cambodia’s poverty level today and broken education system.
5. You can get anywhere in a Tuk-Tuk
First thing you will notice in the streets of Cambodia are tuk-tuks on almost every corner. These little contraptions are basically that carriages pulled by motorbikes, a novelty across Southeast Asia. It’s the fastest and most convenient way to move around, while also being the cheapest with rides being $2 or less. Make sure to haggle the price down for the best deal, you can do this with almost everything in Cambodia.
6. The nightlife is where it’s at.
With so many tourists consistently traveling in and out of Cambodia this leaves the nightlife for a great place to meet and interact with people from all over the world. Pub Street provides a great place filled with bars, dancing and cheap drinks.
7. Night markets are some of the best and most inexpensive places to shop!
These night markets run every night usually from sundown till about 11pm. This is the best place to buy clothes, bags, and all kinds of little trinkets to bring back home with you. While you are here taste-test from multiple different food stalls with an array of flavor options. A must-do on your trip to Cambodia.
8. Here are some Helpful words to know to get you around.
Hello- susadei (Soos-a-day)
Good Bye- Lee hi (Lee-hi)
No- Ot tey (ot-tei)
Thank You- Ah kun (Ar-koon)
How are you? I’m Fine. - Soksaby (Sooks -a-bye)
9. Cambodia is mostly Buddhist
The main religion in Cambodia is Buddhism, followed by Hinduism. This has been the main religion since the 13th Century and the reason why Cambodia is filled with so many customs and traditions.
10. American Dollars are accepted in Cambodia!!!
As long as your US dollar does not have rips, tears or markings on it, Cambodians will gladly accept the US currency. This makes travel so much easier instead of constantly trying to convert currency.