Getting around in Phnompenh

Tuk-Tuk

Tuk-Tuk is the most popular transport in Cambodia. These refer to a motorcycle vehicle with a cabin for passengers also known as motorcycle trailers.

They are also a more economical option than taxis and with a somewhat more intimate and charming view of the city.

The tuk-tuk drivers in Phnompenh (in most of the tourist areas) are able to speak English, Vietnamese.

Remember : always agree on a price before you set off.

To get around Phnompenh by Tuk-tuk you can contact with any tuk-tuk driver (choose a nice tuk-tuk), the tuk-tuk cost for one day is 15usd.

Tuk-tuk cost from airport to downtown is about 6usd.

Tuk-tuk is the most popular transport in Cambodia

• Top places to visit in Phnompenh (Cambodia)
• Walking tour of Phnompenh (Cambodia)
• Phnompenh (Cambodia) travel guide (from Saigon, Vietnam)
• Acess to Cambodia from Vietnam (by land)

Motorcycle taxi (Vietnamese: Xe om)

It like a "xe om" in Vietnam. You can take a Motorcycle taxi at every corner in Phnompenh. They cost about US$6-$8 per day and tend to be higher at night, with multiple passengers.

Remember : always agree on a price before you set off.

Bus

At present, there is no regular in-city bus system in Phnom Penh.

Taxi

Taxis are available at selected locations such as the area outside the Foreign Correspondents' Club on Sisowath Quay. Most of them are not meter taxi.

Such taxi-car arrangements with a driver may cost between US$30-$35 per day, while a shorter trip within town costs US$4-$5.

Taxi cost from airport to downtown is about 8 - 10usd

Cyclo

A more traditional and relaxing form of transport is the cyclos, a three-wheeled cycle-rickshaw. Although significantly slower then a motodop, the cyclos is well-liked by tourists as they are less chaotic than motodops.

Walking

This is the cheapest way to get around Phnompenh. Is it safe? Yes.

See the post: Walking tour of Phnompenh (Cambodia)

Motor rental

The traffic in Phnom Penh is challenging and hazardous so be careful if you ride a motorcycle...

Motorcycles are available for rent from US$5-$9 per day.

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Phnompenh (Cambodia) travel guide (from Saigon, Vietnam)

Distance: 230km

Information:

Visa

You should get a visa before acess to Cambodia. Contact with Cambodia embassies and Consulates.

In Vietnam:

Cambodia Embassy in Ha Noi: 71A Tran Hung Dao St, Ha Noi, Vietnam - Tel: (+84)04.39427636

Cambodia Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon): 41 Phung Khac Khoan, Dist 1, HCMC - Tel: (=84)08.38292751

Or you can obtain the Cambodian Visa at Bavet border gate (on the way to Phnompenh from Saigon by bus).

The service fee is about 24usd.

Moc Bai Border Gate

Cambodia currency - Exchange money

Cambodia currency: Riel (1 usd = over 4000 Riel)

You can exchange money at Moc Bai Border Gate (Vietnam border gate) or Bavet border gate (Cambodia border gate). But if you don't spend for anything on the way from Saigon to Phnompenh (Cambodia), you can exchange at some money exchange service in Phnompenh.

Note: Spend US Dollar in Cambodia, it's OK.

Get in from Ho Chi Minh City

By bus

1. There are some daily bus from Saigon to Phnompenh, Most of them departure at Pham Ngu Lao Area in Saigon. And stop at Olimpic Stadium Bus Station in Phnompenh.

Mailinh bus

Ticket Price: 10usd/seat (one way)

Office: 32 Nguyen Cu Trinh, Dist 1, HCMC.

Tel: 08. 39 20 29 29

Fax: 08. 38 370 999

Ticket Offices in Ho Chi Minh City:

* 15 Dao Duy Anh, No.9 Ward, Dist Phu Nhuan, HCMC - Tel: 08. 38 477 888

* 31A/1 Hung Vuong, Dist 5. - Tel: 08. 38 304 982

* 64 Hai Bà Trưng, Bến Nghé, Dist - Tel: 08. 38 29 79 79

* 209 De Tham, Dist 1 - Tel: 08. 38 360 888

* 400A Lê Hồng Phong, Dist 10 - Tel: 08. 39 29 29 29

* Saigon Railway Station, 01 Nguyễn Thông, Dist 3 - Tel: 08. 35 260 888

- Ticket Office in PhnomPenh:

391 Sihanouk Blvd (No 274) PhnomPenh City.

Tel:(855) 23 211 888

Fax : (855) 23 229 999

Kumho Bus

Ticket Price: 12usd/seat (one way)

- Office in Saigon: 305 Pham Ngu Lao, Dist 1, HCMC

- Office in Phnompenh:

345 Sihanouk (247st) Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Sapaco Bus

Ticket Prica: 11usd (or 200.000 VND)/seat (one way)

- Ticket Offices in Ho Chi Minh City

* 500 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Dist 3 - Tel: 08.38322 038

* 325 Phạm Ngũ Lão, Dist 1 - Tel: 08.39203 623

* 592 Cộng Hòa, Tân Bình Dist - Tel: 08.38101 466

* 309 Phạm Ngũ Lão, Dist 1 - Tel: 08.39206 878

* 16 Đặng Thái Thân, Dist 5 - Tel: 08.38537 800

- Ticket Offices in Campuchia

+ 188 130 Phsar thmey III - Daunpenh Pnom Penh

* 309 Preah Sihanouk Blvd, Sangkat Veal Vong, Khan 7 Makara, Pnom Penh - Tel: 023 210 300 - 023 210 324

+ 213 Đường 13, Phường Chey Chum Neas, Dist Đaun Penh, PhnomPenh – Tel: 012.344089

+ 0667 National Road No.6, Siem Reap, Cabodia

. Night bus from Saigon to Phnompenh:
There is only one night bus from Saigon to Phnompenh, it's Vica Thai Bus.
Vica Thai Bus alway departure at 23h45'. The ticket price is about 10 usd (to Phnompenh), 17 usd (To Siemriep), 19 usd (To Sihanouk).
Note: You have to sleep on bus at Moc Bai border gate for waiting it open.
Contact to 0169.4999.905 (Bus Operator, he is a Cambodian) or travel agencies at Pham Ngu Lao Area to book a ticket.

2. From Benh Thanh Bus Station, You take a bus No.703 to Moc Bai Border Gate.

You exit from Vietnam at Moc Bai border gate (Vietnam), and entry at Bavet border gate (Cambodia).

Go to Bavet Bus Station, and taxi a taxi to Phnompenh (4 seats for 6 people).

Ticket Price: 7.5 usd/seat

Taxi will stop at everywhere in Phnompenh that you want (include in ticket price).

Bavet Bus Station

By Plane

Book a flight ticket to Phnompenh at http://www.vietnamairlines.com.vn or some travel agency.

From Phnompenh international Airport to Phnompenh downtown tou can take a taxi (8-10 usd), tuk tuk (6usd), motor-taxi (5usd).

By boat

From Saigon, you take a boat to Chau Doc (An Giang Province, Mekong Delta) and from here you take a boat to Phnompenh.

It take 5 hours from Chau Doc to Phnompenh.

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Walking tour of Phnompenh (Cambodia)

Start at Wat Phnom

>> Top places to visit in Phnompenh (Cambodia)

Getting started:

Wat Phnom -> Monivong Bld -> 120st -> Visit Psah Thmei or Phsar Thom Thmei (New Market) -> Neayok -> Dekcho Damdin -> Pasteur (you can stop at Sorya supermarket - the corner of Dekcho Damdin and Pasteur) -> Pasteur St -> Sihanouk Bld (Visit Independence Monument - at the corner of Sihanouk Bld and Norodom Bld) -> Samdach Preah Sihanouk Bld -> Samdach Sothearos Bld (Visit Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument, Royal Place, Silver Pagoda) -> Samdach Preah Theamak Lethet Ouk -> Preah Ang Eng (Visit Cambodia Nationnal Museum) -> Preah Ang Makhak Vann -> Sisowath Quay.

Map

I hope you like this walking tour.

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Photos of Bu Gia Map National Park (Binh Phuoc)

Dulichbui's Blog - Last week, i rode my motor-cycle to travel to Bu Gia Map National Park (Vietnamese: Vườn quốc gia Bù Gia Mập) in Binh Phuoc Province. With 2 days, i had some experience in this place. These are some pictures that i took when i traveled there.

Old bridge - i took this picture on the way to Bu gia Map

Suoi Lam Lake, - it's located near rubber forest

Ba Ra Mountain Gate

Ba Ra Mountain - the second highest mountain in the south of Vietnam

A Stream

Bu Gia Map is on frontier area (with Cambodia)

Stieng people's house (ethnic people) 

The small road is on Bu gia Map National Pak

Forest

I like this pic

a small stream

How to get there:
It's not easy to get there (special with foreiner), the easiest way to get there: you take a bus to Bu Gia Map commune (Vietnamese: Xã Bù Gia Mập) at Mien Dong bus station.
Contact with Bu Gia Map National Pak Center (near Bu Gia Map market) to travel to Bu Gia Map National Park.

Sleep:
Fan room: 3 double beds: 100.000 VND/night
Air-con room: 3 double beds: 150.000 VND/night
Or if you want you can sleep at a house in the forest.

Activities:
- Stream bath
- Trekking
- Discover the culutre of Stieng People
- To see animal

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Walking tour of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

The best way to explore Saigon (Ho Chi Minh city) is walking. It's cheap and exciting. Here is my route:

Getting started
Start at Pham Ngu Lao Area (Backpacker Area) - Ben Thanh Market - Le Loi Street (Shopping at Sai Gon Trade Center, Thuong Xa Tax on Nguyen Hue corner) - Nguyen Hue Street (People Committee Hall Sai Gon) - Dong Khoi Street (Opera House) - Dong Khoi Street (Shopping) - Sai Gon Post Office - Catheral - Reunification Palace - Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street - Vo Van Tan Street - War Remnants Museum - Le Quy Don Street - Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street - Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street - Le Loi Street - Ben Thanh Market - Pham Ngu Lao Area.

Walking tour of  Saigon Map (Click to see larger)

Shopping:
Sai Gon Trade Center (Le Loi Street), Thuong Xa Tax (The corner of Nguyen Hue Street and Le Loi Street), Some shop on Dong Khoi Street (near Continental Hotel), Parkson (The corner of Dong Khoi corner and Le Thanh Ton Street), Vincom Center (Dong Khoi Street), Sai Gon Post Office,  War Remnants Museum.
Drinking and Eating:
Bach Dang Ice Cream (Le Loi Street), NY Desert (Time Square, the corner of Dong Khoi Street and Nguyen Du Street, near Sai Gon Post Office), Jolli Bee, KFC (Pasteur Street).
Note:
This route take about 3-5 hours (depend on you).
I draw the route map, the blue line is back route.
Some Pictures i took:

Pham Ngu Lao Street

People Committee Hall Sai gon

Opera House

Sai Gon Post Office

Cathedral

War Remnants Museum

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Hotels in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan, Vietnam

Hotels in Phan Thiet City

Phan Thiet City at Night

• Càty Hotel(2 *)
40 Phan Boi Chau St (Phan Bội Châu), Phú Thủy Ward, Phan Thiet City
Tel: (062) 3815 900
Near the bank of Caty river, Phan Thiet market and Duc Thanh Shool.
Good view, the price is high.

• Lâm Kiều (Lam Kieu) Hotel(2*)
105 - 107 Tran Hung Dao (Trần Hưng Đạo), Phan Thiet City
Tel: (062) 3831108 – 3831109
Fax: (062) 3830252
Email: lamkieuhotel@hcm.vnn.vn
Website: http://lamkieuhotel.t2u.com
Good service.

• Nam Phương Hai Hotel (2*)
549 Tran Hung Dao St, Phan Thiet City
Tel: (062) 3720191
Fax: (062) 3721272
www.namphuonghaihotel.com
namphuonghaihotel@vnn.vn
The room price: about 220.000đ – 250.000đ/double room (not include breakfast).
Near the Thuy Tu Temple.

• Khánh Hùng Hotel(2*)
177 Tran Hung Dao St, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan
Tel: (062).3832043
Near the Coopmart, Doi Duong beach (it takes about 10 minutes by walking to beach).
Price: 200.000đ – 220.000đ/double room (include breakfast).

In Mui Ne

Hon Rom - near sand dunes

Your can stay at guesthouse or resort in Mui Ne.
Guesthouses:
The price od guesthouse room in Mui Ne is about 200.000 – 250.000dong/double room:
• Vườn Xoài (Mango garden) guesthouse
05 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ham Tien, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan
Tel: (062) 3741.401
Cellphone: 01655163836
Near Ca Bang restaurant, Hoa Vien beer restaurant.

• Anh Linh Guesthouse
93 Nguyen dinh Chieu, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan
Tel: (062) 3847161
Cellphone: 0907634363
Near Sai Gòn – Mui Ne Resort.

• Gió Biển Guesthouse
117B Nguyen dinh Chieu, Ham tien, Phan Thiet
Tel: (062) 2210567 – 3847636
Cell: 0906675235
Email: giobienguesthouse@yahoo.com.vn

• Duy An guesthouse
87A,Huynh Thuc Khang, Phan Thiet City
Tel: (062).3847799
Fax : (062)3.847799
Cell: 0918.563205
www.duyanguesthouse.com
Price: 150.000đ – 400.000dong/room.

Resorts
• Resort Làng Thụy Sĩ (Swiss Village)
Km 12.0, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet
Tel: (62). 3847 399 - Fax: (062). 3847 491
Email: swissvil@hcm.vnn.vn
Website: www.swissvillageresort.com
www.hotelvillagesuisse.com
www.langthuysi.com
www.svr-vn.com
Room Price: 80usd – 500usd/room.

• Coco Beach Resort
Km 12.5 Ham Tien, Phan Thiet
Tel: 062).3847111 - Fax: (062).3847115
Email: paradise@cocobeach.net
Website: http://www.cocobeach.net

• Vinh Sương resort
Km 10, 46 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Phan Thiet
Tel: (062) 3847 469
Fax: (062) 3847 680
Email: vinhsuongseaside@hcm.vnn.vn
Room price: 2,000,000dong/room – 5,500,000dong/room (1- 2 pax).

Tips:
1. It's hard to find the location of a guesthouse or resort in Mui Ne, so you can search the place on diadiem.com or ask your taxi driver in Mui Ne.
2. To booking a room in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet with the lowest price click on Agoda.com.

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Mui Ne, Phan Thiet Travel Guide (get around)

By walking

In Phan Thiet City:

It's easy to walking to discovery Phan Thiet city and visit some attraction places in this city.

You can visit: Thuy Tu Temple, Duc Thanh School - Ho Chi Minh Museum, Doi Duong Beach,...

In Mui Ne:

I like walking in Mui Ne in the night.

Mui Ne Beach

Motorcycle

It's the best way to discovery Mui Ne and Phan Thiet. In 1 day, i can ride around Phan Thiet City and Mui Ne and some so far places.

Rent a motorcycle in Mui Ne:

You can rent a motorcycle at some cafe-bar, your guesthouse,... (Rent a motorcycle in resort - it's expensive).

Or you can contact with Mr.Tan - 01685845631 to rent.

Rent a car:

7 seats, 16 seats,...

07 Ton Duc Thang, Phan Thiet City

Phone: (062).6251257 – 062.6251258 – 3750 170 - Fax : 062.6251259.

E-Mail : datvietbt@gmail.com.vn

Taxi:

• Taxi Tina

A114 19/4st, Phan Thiet City

Phone: 062.3838666/ 3839199

• Taxi Thu Trang

309/2 Thu Khoa Huan, Phan Thiet City

Phoen: 062.3828238

• Taxi Thuy Tien

B100 KDC Ben Loi, Phan Thiet City

Phone: 062.3839721

• Taxi Binh Thuan Tourist

Tran Hung Dao st, Phan Thiet City

• Taxi Mai Linh

344 - 350 19/04st, Phan Thiet City

Phone: 0623.739888 - Fax: 0623.739999

To take a taxi, you can request your receptionist to help you (free).

From Mui Ne to Phan Thiet City, it's about 20km - Taxi cost is about 100.000 dong (6usd).

Local Bus

Easy to take a bus in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet.

There are 2 bus routes you should know:

• Phan Thiet City - Ke Ga lighthouse - La Gi town (Bus No.6)

Time running: 5h30- 18h

Departure at Thương Chánh tourist center (Phan Thiết City).

Ticket price: 4.000- 6.000- 10.000- 14.000- 18.000 dong

• Suoi Cat - Hon Rom (Bus No.1)

Time running: 5h - 22h 

Route1: Departure at Local Bus Station in Suoi Cat tourist center (383 Tran Quy Cap, Phan Thiet city) – Tran Hung Dao - Ton Duc Thang - Thu Khoa Huan - Nguyen Dinh Chieu (Mui Ne) - Huynh Thuc Khang - Mui Ne township - Hon Rom tourist center (near Sand dunes Mui Ne).

Route 2: Back form Hon Rom to Suoi Cat.

Ticket Price: 

4.000dong - 7.000dong - 10.000dong (it's depend on how far you go).

Bus No.1 is the most important bus, you should know if you want to get around in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet by bus.

From Mui Ne you can take a bus to Sand dunes Mui Ne, to Poshanu Cham Tower, To Phan Thiet City...

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