Home to the magnificent Angkor Wat. A country rebuilding with warmth and resilience, offering affordable travel and rich Khmer culture.
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥92,000 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Nov–Feb dry season is best
eVisa available or visa on arrival for most nationalities (~$30). Passport must have 6 months validity.
Khmer is the official language. English is widely spoken in tourist areas (Siem Reap, Phnom Penh). French understood by some older people.
Tuk-tuks are the main transport in cities. Domestic flights between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Buses for intercity. Roads improving but can be rough.
US Dollar is widely used alongside Cambodian Riel. ATMs dispense USD. Credit cards at hotels and upscale restaurants. Cash essential for local markets.
Tropical climate. Tap water not safe. Dress modestly at temples. Land mines remain in some rural areas — stay on marked paths. Hot season (Mar-May) is extremely hot.
* Approximate. Actual exchange includes fees.
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