As Asia continues to reopen, country by country, the latest to roll back restrictions is Cambodia which just opened to fully vaccinated international travelers without a quarantine or entry PCR/antigen test. As travelers commit to bucket list trips they’ve missed over the last two years, this country should be a top destination as the home of one of the world’s most iconic sights, the massive 12th century temple complex of Angkor Wat. And with tourism just starting to trickle back in, it’s possible to experience this landmark without navigating hordes of other visitors as has been the case in the past. So the time to go is now.

 

The Explorations Company, which organizes high level, authentic custom trips throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Polar Regions with a portion of the costs devoted to philanthropic endeavors, is currently putting together four-day excursions to Siem Reap, the location of the temples. Extensions are also available onward to other parts of the country.

 

Among the key arrangements in the company’s plan: check-in at Amansara, Aman’s property on the outskirts of town that was built in the 1960’s to house guests of King Sihanouk.

 

read more https://www.forbes.com/sites/lauriewerner/2022/03/25/its-the-perfect-time-to-go-to-cambodia-now/?sh=4b311ce02e37

 

If you reside in Thailand, it's not the going that's an issue. It's the returning to Thailand that is a hassle.

Been the Cambodia many times. I think the casinos in PP are more interesting than old temples...MO.

 

23 minutes ago, geovalin said:

And with tourism just starting to trickle back in, it’s possible to experience this landmark without navigating hordes of other visitors as has been the case in the past. So the time to go is now.

I went to Siem Reap loads of times, never entered Angkor Wat, $30 to visit a temple in a 3rd world country? they gotta be kidding! Had plenty of 50c beers and $1 cocktails though.

Edited March 27, 20224 yr by BritManToo

Yes, I think Cambodia is ahead of time whereas countries like Thailand and Malaysia still want PCR test and Covid insurance even when more than 90% (Malaysia) and 70% (Thailand) are fully vaccinated.

Edited March 27, 20224 yr by EricTh

49 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I went to Siem Reap loads of times, never entered Angkor Wat, $30 to visit a temple in a 3rd world country? they gotta be kidding! Had plenty of 50c beers and $1 cocktails though.

This is not an ordinary temple. This is a world class huge temple complex and a UNESCO heritage site.

 

How much would it cost for you build such a temple in a western country?

 

$30 is considered cheap.

Edited March 27, 20224 yr by EricTh

I'd much rather visit the Angkor What? bar on Pub street in Siem Reap than the temple.

Edited March 27, 20224 yr by Mutt Daeng

56 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I went to Siem Reap loads of times, never entered Angkor Wat, $30 to visit a temple in a 3rd world country? they gotta be kidding! Had plenty of 50c beers and $1 cocktails though.

Why would they be kidding. It´s an amazing experience well worth the 30 dollar it costs. Just, because you rather put your value for money in beer, does not make other things worthless. But, great for you, you got 60 beer more and a nice hang over.

10 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Why would they be kidding. It´s an amazing experience well worth the 30 dollar it costs. Just, because you rather put your value for money in beer, does not make other things worthless. But, great for you, you got 60 beer more and a nice hang over.

Plenty of free ruined temples to walk around, if you like that sort of thing.

1 hour ago, geovalin said:

this country should be a top destination as the home of one of the world’s most iconic sights

Seen one temple seen e'm all. Went there years ago. Should have stayed home. The prices were rip offs specially for falang.

1 hour ago, JohnOFphon said:

If you reside in Thailand, it's not the going that's an issue. It's the returning to Thailand that is a hassle.

Yes, still need Test & Go to return to Thailand.

1 hour ago, geovalin said:

just opened to fully vaccinated international travelers without a quarantine or entry PCR/antigen test

I was under the impression (maybe wrongly) that arrivals in Cambodia still needed to do one test after arrival, and quarantine if found positive.

33 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Why would they be kidding. It´s an amazing experience well worth the 30 dollar it costs. Just, because you rather put your value for money in beer, does not make other things worthless. But, great for you, you got 60 beer more and a nice hang over.

I do not think the poster meant he drank the 60 beers in one go....hence a further expense might be necessary to get the hangover ????

30 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

It´s an amazing experience well worth the 30 dollar it costs.

And still too cheap to keep the idiots away that climb the statues for their must have selfies, scratch their eternal love vow to the walls or do some permanent marker art.

Didn't bother clicking the bait link, but the OP reads like a paid advertisement. 

4 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

And still too cheap to keep the idiots away that climb the statues for their must have selfies, scratch their eternal love vow to the walls or do some permanent marker art.

Yes, unfortunately, we will always have the nutty ones that never grow up.

5 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Plenty of free ruined temples to walk around, if you like that sort of thing.

I can hear that you are a cultural expert. Learned that by looking in the beer glass? Probably works as a crystal ball for you. ????