Discovering Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Discovering Phnom Penh Cambodia
Hello and welcome to Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Synopsis: Apart from some really touristy places, English is not widely understood. Keep a copy of the business card for your host’s address and ask them for the free map of the city, which is also available from the Official Tourist Office on the riverfront. Use Grab or Passapp for getting around the city. Their apps are easy to install and very user-friendly.
When shopping, use your smartphone to show your shop assistant an image of what you are looking for.
Always have a selection of small-denomination Khmer Reil banknotes for tuk tuks and small-value purchases. However, US Dollar notes are accepted everywhere, but as there are no coins here, you will most likely require Reil notes for change.
https://fuzzykensblog.com/your-money-in-cambodia/
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Discovering Phnom Penh, Cambodia
To fully enjoy this vibrant and exciting city, set aside several days to visit wats, parks, markets, and shops, dine at local restaurants and sample some street food. Take a sunset cruise on the Mekong, among many other memorable activities.
Enjoy the ever-popular Phnom Penh riverfront, traffic-free, walking street with its food and entertainment every Saturday and Sunday evening.
For our guide to attractions in Phnom Penh, please click the following link:
https://fuzzykensblog.com/attractions-in-phnom-penh/
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Discovering Phnom Penh Cambodia
The Central Post Office, St.13/102
As with many capital cities, post offices have often been established for a very long time, with some interesting history and a mine of local knowledge. Phnom Penh is no exception. We hope that you will find the following to be helpful.
As you may expect, this is the place for postage stamps, registered and recorded letter post, and a range of other services, including FAX. Moreover, they have information for stamp collectors and post office boxes.
The Post Office in Phnom Penh, post-COVID, reintroduced an international parcel post service to various countries. Moreover, because various conditions apply, contact the Post Office for prices for specific weights, sizes, and destinations.
For all services, I suggest that you visit the Post Office in person, where there is usually someone with a good working knowledge of English.
Important documents can be sent by DHL, UPS or FedEx. Check the internet for their offices close to where you are staying.
Discovering Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Passports:
Passports wherever you travel
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Photos and photocopies
On street 164 #34, I found a really helpful shop for photocopies, and further along 164, Sokhalay Photo Studio, an excellent place for passport photos. Moreover, there is a copy shop on Street 63. Head a little way south from Central Market, and you will find it on the right, just before the Super Duper supermarket on your right.
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Discovering Phnom Penh Cambodia: Cambodian Newspapers online in English:
Khmer Times https://www.khmertimeskh.com/
Phnom Penh Post https://www.phnompenhpost.com/
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Discovering Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Getting connected
New arrivals will no doubt want to get connected, digitally, I mean. Several choices of telephone & internet service providers to choose from. Moreover, I use Metfone and pay a monthly fee for internet access and telephone calls.
Because everyone’s needs are different, visit the companies to find out what service plan best suits your particular needs. However, the Metfone plan I use allows for hotspot tethering, very useful if local Wi-Fi networks are down and I need to continue using my laptop online. You will need to present your passport.
Metfone’s main branch is on Street 154, near Central Market
Moreover, apart from Metfone, check Cellcard and Smart for what their services offer and charge.
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