Tourist Info






		Sihanoukville, Cambodia's fourth largest city, located at the southwest region of Cambodia. Sihanoukville plays an important role as Cambodia's major seaport and principal coastal tourist resort. The city is growing faster and developing more rapidly than most other regions in the country. Because of the importance of exports to Cambodia's economy, Sihanoukville and its port are earmarked for further significant development. Virtually all of Cambodia's waterborne trade passes through the Port of Sihanoukville which is the largest port in Cambodia. The Port offers general cargo and container berths as well as an oil terminal. The Port is currently undergoing an expansion project and has longer term plans to free trade zone. Trade with Cambodia is very important to the port of Seattle. In 2002 seagoing cargo trade between Cambodia and Port of Seattle was valued at $107.8 million, making Cambodia the Port's 18th largest trading partner. Pristine blue waters and white sandy beaches, combined with a tropical climate and warm Gulf of Thailand, make Sihanoukville a haven for tourist. Amenities include scuba diving, snorkeling, and excursions to surrounding offshore islands. Nearby fishing villages offer insight into the local culture. At the public market, visitors can sample exotic fruits, vegetables, and various splendors of the sea. To further promote tourism, officials are exploring the possibility of ports of call by cruise ships. A golf course is under construction adjacent to a new beach front resort complex.

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	Traveling from Phon Pean
	Travelling from Thailand
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At Snooy’s Beer Garden, we've done our best to create a Web site that anticipates and satisfies our customers' needs. With that goal in mind, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions. If you do not find an answer to your question here, contact us by phone or send us an e-mail.

We have also collected together photos and experiences from people that have already traveled this route. These are compiled to create a flavour of Cambodia and Sihanoukville and therefore we hope you excuse some photos which are not of professional standard.

	Visas: There are two types of visa available, Tourist or Business, both are available on entry into the Kingdom. The visa application form is simple and hassle free to complete - *view example* You can download this form from our download page or copy and save the example; the application form fits size A4 paper.

	Currency Exchange Guide: The unit of currency in Cambodia is the Riel although the US$ is just as widely accepted. There are about 4200 riel to 1 US$. If you are coming from Thailand then people will accept Thai Baht. While US$ is exchangeable everywhere the Banks give a poor rate of exchange against Thai Baht. We recommend you to bring in a few dollars as you pass into Cambodia. The banks can and do change money easily but Cambodia has many holidays. Money can obtained by using a Visa card.

	If you are traveling South from Phnom Penh: There is a very good and fast bus connection from Phomn Penh. Buses leave from many places. All buses are Air Con and cost approx. 5 US. They all go to the Bus Station. We can arrange to meet you at the Bus Station and take you to the guest House. A Taxi can be obtained from most Hotels and you should not pay more than 45 US$. If you do have trouble then please telephone the hotel and we will arrange for a Taxi to pick you up. A Taxi can obtained from the airport but the cost rises to 65 US$.

	If you are traveling from Thailand: Once you pass through Thai customs we have a representative that can meet you. He will guide you through the Visa application form (You can if you wish fill in the form on the Web Site ready). You will then have 4 choices. A: Taken by Taxi or a motorbike to the Mini Bus. The Bus will take about 41/2 to arrive but you will taken directly to the Bus Station. Cost is 7 US. Here we can pick you up and take you to the Guest House. B: Taken directly via Taxi to the Hotel. This takes about 3 hours and costs 80 S$ whether 1 or 4 people share.