- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 4th Revised edition edition (Aug 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1740591119
- ISBN-13: 978-1740591119
- Product Dimensions: 18.3 x 13 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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This guide includes accommodation and places to eat for every budget. It contains coverage of what to do and see in the region, transport details including river trips and overland travel, health and security information, and a Khmer language chapter for easy communication.
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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A solid guide to the main tourist areas (but no more),
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This review is from: Cambodia (Lonely Planet Country Guide) (Paperback)
Firstly - the strengths of the book. As with most Lonely Planet guides, it does provide a reasonable guide to the major areas, paticuarly Phnom Penh and Siem Riep. I stayed in a number of recommended guest houses and found them to be pretty decent and the maps, transport guides, saftey advice etc. mean that this book is probably advisable for people traveling to Cambodia for the first time.
However, many travellers in Asia who I've met have commented that 'there didn't seem like there was much to do in Cambodia apart from Siem Reap and Phnom Penh', and this (I believe) is probably a result of 'lonely planet syndrome'. Beyond these two destinations (and a few on the coast near phnom penh, the book treats the rest of the country very briefly, which may leave the impression that these areas aren't worht visiting. Evidently, this is because these areas simply are not touristy - and is what you'd expect from a guidebook like this (so no discrdit whatsoever to the author). But, all I'd say is don't let this put you off. I spent three months travelling the country, largely following reccomendations from locals as I went, and found many areas barely mentioned in the book but which were more than worth exploring. For example, a highlight of my trip was a trek in Botum Sakor national park, an outstandingly beautiful (and large) national park which isn't even mentioned at all in the guide (as far as I can tell). Cambodia has a huge amount to offer any traveller - you could easily spend years exploring the country - so please (please) don't flick through the lonely planet and decide its only worth a few days. The other main problem is that Cambodia is a rapidly changing country and as such even a one month old guide would probably be out of date. Yes - the LP Cambodia says that you can get to town X in 40 mins by share taxi for $Y, but thats only a rough guide. Roads change, prices change, new public mini bus services arise and die out, and a new hotel / housing development / factory is built right over that lake that you're looking for. Its useful as a guide - but don't make the mistake of thinking that everything it says is some kind of enshrined fact. Finally, watch out for some of the guesthouse reccomendations. Occasionally owners find out they are in the lonely planet and stop caring because they have a guranteed customer base for the next four years. I found this several times. If the guesthouse doesn't match up to the LP's glowing description - move on. There's always a freindly, clean, well run guesthouse around the next corner in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Overall I'd say this is a sturdy travel guide and very useful, and reamins by far the best guide on Cambodia for the average tourist and traveller - but I would warn against assuming that it is covers everything and sticking to its reccomendations like glue, because if you do you may never get to see the real country. And if you find yourself in an area which isn't really in the LP - don't assume that you should leave for somewhere that is.
57 of 61 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Don't leave home without it!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Cambodia (Lonely Planet Country Guide) (Paperback)
The guide book is useful, interesting and really helps you make the most of your time in Cambodia. I wouldn't have seen half of the amazing places if I hadn't taken it with me. The information in it is accurate despite what the local taxi drivers may say!! Stand your ground!! There is no need to buy any extra guide books when you're there either - all of their information is included in this one.The only thing the book doesn't prepare you for is the random overpricing that has occurred, the variation from shop to shop is immense. Shop where the locals shop and you'll save a fortune.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great buy,
By A Customer
This review is from: Cambodia (Lonely Planet Country Guide) (Paperback)
Lively and deeply informative commentary for independent travellers like me who prefer to get away from the usual tourist crowds. Includes all the information you need about this fascinating country - political history, religion, safety and those offbeat excursions (plus where to get your hands on deep fried spider. Lovely)
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