Siem Reap Travel Information
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Travelling to Siem Reap? Browse our top tips for making your
holiday to Cambodia the best it can be with our handy Siem Reap Travel Guide.
Flying to Siem Reap from the UK: Travellers can reach
Siem Reap indirectly, stopping over at destinations such as Singapore, Ho Chi
Minh City or Bangkok.
Currency: Cambodian riel (KHR).
VISA for Vietnam: A VISA is required for travel to
Cambodia and will be valid for up to 30 days.
Getting Around: Domestic flights link Cambodia’s major
cities, while many travellers choose to travel by shared bus or minivan taxi.
Renting a car or 4x4 is relatively affordable, as is renting a motorcycle for a
truly authentic experience.
Flight Time From the UK: The flight time from London
to Siem Reap is approximately 13 hours and 55 minutes, depending on connection
and route.
Time Difference: GMT +7.
Languages in Cambodia: The majority of Cambodia’s
population speak the Khmer language, which is the country’s official language.
Some people speak a mix of Vietnamese, Lao, Chinese and Thai, while the country
still retains some French speakers due to its colonial past. English is spoken
in tourist areas and predominantly by Cambodia’s younger generations.
Weather: The best time to visit Siem Reap in terms of
weather is between November and March during the dry season.