Cambodia : The Bradt Travel Guide

by Anita Sach

• ISBN13: 9781841620169
• ISBN10: 1841620165
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2001-02-01
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Summary

Cambodia offers a rare treat for the Western visitor. A mysterious and only recently accessible corner of Southeast Asia, its cultural wealth and natural beauty afford a welcome contrast to the hassle of more popular countries in the region.

In Cambodia: The Bradt Travel Guide, author Anita Sach covers every aspect of this newly emerging destination. There is information on the people and culture, including the ethnic tribes of the northeast, health and safety advice for a trouble-free trip, getting there and getting around, detailed coverage of accommodation and restaurants for all budgets as well as in depth information on Angkor Wat and Phnom Penh.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	viii
Foreword	ix
Introduction	x
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION	1	(74)
Background and History	3	(28)
Geography	3	(2)
Climate and when to go	5	(1)
Nature and conservation	5	(3)
History	8	(13)
Politics	21	(6)
Economy	27	(4)
People and Culture	31	(8)
The people	31	(1)
Language	32	(1)
Religion	33	(1)
Music and literature	34	(1)
Cultural dos and don'ts	35	(4)
Practical Information	39	(36)
When to go	39	(1)
Getting there and away	39	(3)
Tour operators	42	(1)
Red tape	43	(2)
Embassies and consulates	45	(1)
Health	46	(11)
Safety	57	(2)
What to take	59	(1)
Money	60	(1)
Getting around	61	(3)
Accommodation	64	(1)
Eating and drinking	64	(1)
Nightlife	65	(1)
Media and communications	66	(1)
Shopping	67	(2)
Tourist information	69	(1)
Photography	69	(3)
Business	72	(1)
Public holidays	72	(1)
Time zone	72	(1)
Electricity	73	(2)
PART TWO The Guide	75	(122)
Phnom Penh	77	(26)
Getting there and away	78	(3)
Getting around the city	81	(1)
Accommodation	82	(7)
Restaurants/bars	89	(1)
Travel agencies	90	(1)
Entertainment	91	(1)
Practical information	91	(1)
Shopping	92	(2)
What to see in Phnom Penh	94	(3)
Boat trips	97	(1)
Excursions from Phnom Penh	98	(5)
Southern Cambodia	103	(18)
Sihanoukville	103	(10)
Koh Kong	113	(1)
Kampot	113	(6)
Kep	119	(2)
Northeast Cambodia	121	(20)
Kompong Cham	121	(4)
Kratie	125	(2)
Stung Treng	127	(3)
Banlung	130	(6)
Virachey National Park	136	(1)
Sen Monorom	137	(4)
Northwest Cambodia	141	(56)
Siem Reap	141	(9)
The temples of Angkor	150	(34)
Battambang	184	(6)
Pailin	190	(2)
Sisophon	192	(1)
Poipet	193	(1)
Kompong Thom	193	(2)
Sambor Prei Kuk	195	(1)
Preah Vihear	196	(1)
Kompong Chhnang	196	(1)
Appendix 1 Language	197	(2)
Appendix 2 Glossary	199	(2)
Appendix 3 Further Information	201	(5)
Index	206