A land of contrasts, the exotic Kingdom of Cambodia offers a world heritage site, the temples of Angkor in the west, the beaches of the southern coast and the ethnic minorities of the northern regions. Siem Reap is an embodiment of contrasts and despite the massive shift in its economic fortunes over the past few years, remains a safe and friendly town. Here, visitors have the opportunity to explore the most famous of all the temples on the Angkor Plain, Angkor Wat. A visit to Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei and Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles, where you will experience the skills of local Cambodian artists and find stone carvings, prints and handmade silks, is also a must. Phnom Penh is a vibrant, bustling city nestling at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers and offers several cultural and historic attractions including the Royal Palace and the National Museum. In short, a visit to Cambodia will touch the soul and add some unforgettable memories to your South East Asian experience.

DESTINATION DATA Location: In the south-west of the Indochina peninsula, bordered by Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.

Size: 181,035 Square kilometres

Capital: Phnom Penh

Population: Approximately 14 million

Local Time: GMT + 7 Hours

Flying Time: Approximately 12 hours (from the UK).

Visa: Required for UK passport holders.

Language: Khmer (English and French are secondary languages).

Currency: Cambodian Riel (US Dollars are widely accepted).

Vaccinations: Recommended - please contact your doctor.

Telephone Code: +855

Electricity: 220v/50Hz

Destination Information: www.tourismcambodia.com

Siem Reap		Rain inches	Sun
Jan	31	0	9
Feb	33	0	9
Mar	34	2	9
Apr	34	3	8
May	34	5	7
Jun	33	6	6
Jul	32	7	6
Aug	32	6	6
Sep	31	10	7
Oct	31	10	7
Nov	30	5	8
Dec	30	2	9

The rainy season is generally from June to October, the hot dry season is between March and May whilst the cool dry season is from November to February. However, we must emphasize that weather patterns throughout the world have been completely unpredictable in recent times and the foregoing should only be used as a general guideline.