Cambodia is about great Angkor and about a genuine Asia not yet polished for the mass tourist. Sunrise over Angkor Wat, the tower-faces of the Bayon, tree roots embracing the Ta Prohm temple — for this alone it is worth going independently and unhurriedly.
The country is more compact than its neighbors: Siem Reap (Angkor), the capital Phnom Penh and the beaches of the Koh Rong islands are linked by inexpensive buses and short flights. The visa is arranged online (e-Visa) or on arrival, and US dollars are in use.
Why independently
- Your own pace at the temples. A multi-day Angkor ticket lets you explore the complex without crowds.
- Authenticity. Floating villages on the Tonle Sap, markets and the provinces — life without gloss.
- Inexpensive. The budget is comparable to Thailand and Vietnam, and the impressions are unique.
The best time is the dry season from November to March.
