F117 - 7/7 Cô Tô(t93), 31/8-3/9 Đà Nẵng,Bà Nà,Cù Lao Chàm

Bài thứ 3: Những điều cần thận trọng
There are all types of landmines in some areas of Cambodia-some mined areas are marked, some are not.
o Check with local authorities/locals before every field trip.
o Take local people with you if possible.
o Observe mine field markings.
f Do not walk after dark on the beach (ie. Sihanouk Ville and Kamport provinces), robbery could be happened
f Phnom Penh is the nice place to go out at the evening, but remember be careful of your bag/ gold necklace snatching from the motorbike boys or robbery on the road while walking or sitting on the bike. Recommend to use the car after dark.
f There are some unsafe areas during night''s time (around 7:30 pm to 6:00 am) such as the prostitute areas, working alone along the river and some dark street.
f TIPPING: Major hotels and restaurants add a 20% service charge and tax on bills. If not included in the bill a 5% tip would be appropriate if service was satisfactory.
Một số số điện thoại hữu ích:
Calmette Hospital Tel. 023 42 6948,Fax:023 300 340
Ambulance service 119 and 023 724 891
Fire service Hotline 118 or 012 786693
Tourist Police 023 724 793 or 012 942484
Một số bệnh viện:
Calmette Hospital ( Public & semi private hospital): #3, Monivong Blvd. Tel: 023 426 948
European Medical Clinic: Hong Kong Centre, Sisowath Blvd. Tel: 012 813 318
Tropical & Travellers'' Medical Clinic: #88, Street 108. Tel: 023 366 802/ 015 912 100
Access Medical: #2, Street 29. Tel: 023 986 328, 012 813 318
CFMC Community and Family Medical Clinic: Tel : (855) 803 610 , (855) 23 217 349
NAGA International clinic Phnom Penh, 24 hours Emergency service, Medical Ambulance service, Medical assistance Evacuation: No. 11, Senei Vinna Vaut Oum, (st. 254): Tel: 023 211 300, 011 811 175, website: www.nagaclinic@online.com
Naga International Clinic, Siem Reap, N° 593, Road No. 6, Airport Road: Tel: 063 964 500, 012 982 981
International SOS Medical & Dental Clinic # 161 Street 51 next to old US Embassy, 24 hour Medial Assistance & Evacuation 12302 Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855) 23 216 911
Fax: (855) 23 215 811
E-mail: info.cambodia@internaltionalsos.com
RoomChang Dental Clinic, No. 58, st.228, Chaktomuk,
Tel: 023 211 338, 023 222,338. Emergency: 011 811 338, 092 811 338
Kỳ sau: Phương tiện đi lại

Báo cáo tình hình ạ!
Chiều nay em sẽ bắt đầu chuẩn bị đồ đạc hành lý cho chuyến đi để đến hôm 25 là về chỉ xách hành lý và lên đường thôi ạ.
Đọc xong mấy cái cảnh báo của anh Trung thấy hơi ghê ghê, chả biết sang đấy có làm sao ko?
Tình hình là sang đến Cam , em lưu ý mọi người phải bám chặt bác Ha..buon, vì cái khoản nhà ở là bác ý lo hết.
Bác ý không tiết lộ thông tin nên bà con phải bám theo bác ý cho chắc nhé!
Tuần sau, em sẽ sang chỗ khác làm nên không cập nhật thông tin được thường xuyên nữa.
Nếu có gì khẩn các bác gọi em câu nhé!
Chúc mọi người cuối tuần vui vẻ!
Housemate của em đang đi tham dự đại hội Yoga trên Tam Đảo mất rùi. Tiếc ơi là tiếc nhưng mà sáng nay phải đi làm, tuần sau lại nghỉ mấy hôm nên không dám xin nghỉ nữa.
Không biết chị hitttotsu, đệ tử của Yoga có tham dự không nhỉ?
Lạc đề tí nhưng tập Yoga hay phết, chiều em lại đi tập tiếp, sang Cam phải thử thiền trong Angkor xem cảm giác thế nào mới được?
Còn 5 ngày nữa là khởi hành chuyến đi rồi ạ!

Bài số 4: Phương tiện đi lại
TRANSPORTATION
For touring in the city, there are rental cars, cyclo-taxis and motorbike taxis and now is very popular is TUK TUK.
1 From / To Airport
Visitors entering Cambodia through Pochentong International Airport, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap Airport can make their own way into the city by taxi (non-metered) at US$ 7.00, and US$ 5.00 at Siem Reap province.
2 Taxi
There are two types of taxi, private and company taxi. All charges should be agreed upon before the journey, with the rate depending on how far the destination is. Normally USD 3 per trip and USD 5 per hour.
The taxi companies ask for the driver speak English:
Asia Trade Travel Tel. +855 16 808080
Taxi Pao Lay Tel. +855 12 917333
Taxi Vantha Tel: +855 12 855000 ( English speaking)
Khmer Taxi Association Services, 24 hours services, Tel.012 511 105, 011 957 099
3 Motorcycle Taxi:
Moto-taxis (Motodups) are cheap and plentiful, though not the safest form of transportation. Another difficulty is that most drivers speak little English. However, motor drivers who wait near tourist areas often know some English and are a bit more expensive. Motor ride cost from 1,000Riel to 2,000Riel for a short trip. Make sure to agree on the price before taking the ride. However, we do not encourage you to ride motorbike in Phnom Penh unless you borrow a helmet from the office.
4 Cyclos
The humble cyclo can be a romantic and even practical form of transportation. It is certainly not as safe as a car or fast as a motorbike, but it harkens back to a gentler, slower era. Practically speaking, cyclos are easier on the nerves than motorbike, and in the rain they offer a drier ride, as well. Cyclo drivers almost never speak English, so be prepared for some challenging conversation.
5 Tuk tuk
It is a three- wheel taxi a bit smaller then taxi, more comfortable than motorcycle, but still a little bit dangerous as it is open.
Kỳ sau: Thủ tục visa

Bài số 5: Thủ tục visa
VISA
It is easy to obtain a tourist visa (vali***y: 30 days) upon arrival at the airports of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap (with a valid passport of six months beyond your visit and two ID-sized photos).
Visas are available upon arrival at Pochentong International Airport in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap International Airport, Poi Pet (border to Aranyaprathet, Thailand), Koh Kong (border to Hat Lek, Thailand).
Visas are required prior to arrival at Bavet (border to Moc Bai, Vietnam), Kham Samnor (border to Chau Doc, Vietnam). To cross the border at Voeun Kam, and Pack Se (border to Laos) at Stung Treng province.
Each traveler has to complete immigration and customs declaration forms during the flight and must submit it upon arrival. Tourists and non-residents, carrying over USD 10.000 in cash or its equivalent, must declare it.
E-visa, which enables you to apply for a Cambodia travel visa online
Visa cost: Visa on arrival, for US$20 for tourist visa & US$25 for business visa, the important for business visa, it can make the extension to multiple entry with more that 3 months length of stay in Cambodia.
Visa extension: can be done at the Immigration Department in Phnom Penh City, or through travel agent
Kỳ sau: Một số thông tin cơ bản về Campuchia

Bài số 6: Một số thông tin cơ bản về Campuchia
Thông thường những thông tin này sẽ được post đâu tiên, nhưng với mong muốn cảnh báo các bác về những rủi ro trên đường đi và những thông tin cấp thiết khi gặp khó khăn, nên đến bài này mới đưa những thông tin cơ bản về đất nước chúng ta sắp thăm quan
1 Land Area:
181,035 square kilometers. It is bordered to the north by Thailand and Laos; to the East and South by Vietnam; and to the South and the West by the Gulf of Siam and Thailand.
2 Population:
Total population is approximately 13,607,069. (According to Year of data compilation ?"2005). 90% are Khmer and 10% come from various ethnic groups.
3 Capital:
Phnom Penh. The center of industry, administration, commercial and tourism.
4 Climate:
The average temperature is 27º C; with two seasons - Monsoon season (May to Oct) & Dry season (Nov to April). Dec to Jan is the coolest period.
5 Religion:
The official religion is Theravada Buddhism. 90% o Khmer are of this religion. The other minority religions are Muslim and Christian.
6 Language:
The official language is Khmer. English has gained popularity but older generation still speaks French.
Kỳ sau: Những nới thăm quan ở Phnom Penh

Bài số 7: Những nơi thăm quan ở Phnôm Pênh
1. The Royal Palace
Built in 1866 by King Norodom, the Royal Palace is now home to his Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk Varman and Her Majesty Preah Reach Akka Mohesey Norodum Minineath Sihanouk. Within the Royal Palace compound is the coronation hall. The entrance of the Palace houses an open-air threatre for the Royal Dance Troupe, whilst the balcony is for Royal appearances. The open air pavilion is often used for entertaining and viewing the King''s movies. The king''s private residence houses a collection of Cambodian artwork and other art from artists around the world, and is the place where he pursues his Royal duties. Most buildings in the Palace compound are closed to the public except on special occasions. Open daily at 7.30-11.30 am and 2.30-5.00 pm. Admission fee: $2 per individual, $2 to bring a camera inside and $5 for a video camera.
2. Silver Pagoda
Located within the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda''s floor is made up of 5,000 silver tiles. On display are hundreds of gifts presented to the Royal family over the years. Among the treasures is a solid gold Buddha weighing 90 kg and encrusted with 9,584 diamonds. The compound also houses Wat Phnom Mondap, which contains a footprint of the Buddha.
3. Wat Phnom
Legend has it that after a particularly heavy flood, a wealthy Khmer woman called Daun Penh found a tree on the banks of the Mekong with four statues of Buddha hidden inside. She built a temple in 1434 to house the sacred relics. Today, Wat Phnom remains the highest artificial hill in Phnom Penh and the centre of many forms of leisure activities.
4. The National Museum
The museum is a great, red and elegant building that stands opposite the north wall of the Royal Palace. It was constructed in 1917. This Museum shows the fascinating history of Cambodia arts and archeology. It is open to the public daily; from 8.00 to 5.00 pm. Cameras are permitted outside the building but must be left at the front desk upon entering the museum. Admission fee: $3.
5. Toul Sleng
In 1975, Tould Svay Prey High School was taken over by Pol Pot''s security forces and turned into a prison know as Security Prison 21 (S-21). It soon became the largest such centre of detention and torture in the country. Over 17,000 people held at S-21 were later taken to the extermination camp at Choeng Ek to be executed; detainees who died during torture were buried in mass graves on the prison grounds. S-21 has been turned into the Toul Sleng Museum, which serves as a testament to the crimes of the Khmer Rouge. Each prisoner who passed through S-21 was photographed, sometimes both before and after being tortured. The Museum displays include a room in which such photographs of men, women and children cover the walls from floor to ceiling; virtually all the people pictured were later killed. You can tell in what year a picture was taken by the style of the number board that appears on the prisoner''s chest. Several engineers from Australia, France and the USA were held here before being murdered. Their documents are on display. Open daily from 8.00 to 11.00 am and from 2.00 AM to 5.00 PM. Admission fee: $2.
Choeung Ek Memorial (Killing Fields) is located 15 km southwest of Phnom Penh. The killing fields of Choeung Ek were the sites of thousands of deaths during the Khmer Rouge regime. It is now a group of mass graves and a memorial chide. Trips are often accompanied with a stop at the Toul Sleng Museum.
Kỳ sau: Những nơi thăm quan ở Siêm Riệp

Bài số 8: Những điểm thăm quan ở Siêm Riệp
Cambodia is rich in historic sites, specifically the remains of the Golden Age of Angkor, whose temples are found mainly in Siem Reap, about 314 km north of Phnom Penh. Angkor was the biggest city in Southeast Asia between the 9th and 12th centuries, comprising of numerous, incomparable monuments. The Angkor temples were built using fine Khmer architecture, with naturalistic, complex motifs that are full of symbolism. Hidden in the forest, they are embalmed by the perfume of the Kravan and Rumdoul flowers and made lively by the lugubrious song of cicadas. Time well-spent seeing the temples is unlimited, but the three most magnificent temples at Angkor are the following:
1. Angkor Wat.
Angkor Wat is a marvelous temple, the most well known internationally. It was built in the beginning of the 12th century. Its magnificent five towers in the form of lotus buds rise majestically, and are used as the national emblem on the Cambodian flag. The architecture and bas-reliefs of the temple symbolize the wealth, prosperity and engineering of the Khmer people, and the zenith of Khmer culture.
2. Bayon
Bayon is in the centre of Angkor Thom, the city erected by Javararman VII at the end of the 12th century. The main tower and the fifty others surrounding it are all ordained by four mystic and smiling faces of the Avalokiteevara, staring at the four points of the compass.
3. Bantey Srei
Bantey Srei (Citadel of Women), about 30 km north of Siem Reap, was built in the second half of the 10th century; it was dedicated to Shiva. The beauty of the red sandstone bas-reliefs is wonderful, especially at sunrise.
Kỳ sau: Mua gì? Mua ở đâu?

@ F117 CAM : đoàn mình có phải khẳng định lại vé máy bay không nhỉ. mọi người nhớ đem theo bản in vé đi nhé.
Ôi chà, hôm qua học tập em Sachou xếp thử đồ đạc, trời ơi cái vali đi CAM của tôi nặng quá, chả bù cho hồi đi FAN mình
giảm thiểu đối đa đồ đạc.
@bóngbay: Khu Angkor rộng và nóng lắm, rất tốn nước, bóng bay thể hiện lại tài pha chế ****tail chanh đường muối như hồi leo FAN đi. Meoxiem bỏ cuộc rồi nên mình tình nguyện làm trợ lý cho bạn
Sau CAM, Chả mấy chốc, F117 sẽ lại có chuyến đi thứ 3
Còn 4 ngày nữa sẽ có mặt ở Angkor và nụ cười bí hiểm Bayon

Cứ gọi confirm cho nó chắc ăn, cần j fải mang bản in đấy, chỉ cần nhớ mã active là ok mà gọi cho số 04.9550550

Tốt nhất là Ohaio gọi điện lại phòng vé để confirm vé đoàn mình. Vì đoàn mình khá đông, nên cũng lo lo họ sẽ chia nhỏ mọi người ra. Nhỡ ai đó được thông báo bay chuyến 6h sáng hôm sau thì chết, hehe