Travel Reference
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With multiple locations, it offers cash advances and ATM withdrawals at US$4 per
transaction.
Bank ATMs around town incur no transaction charges. This flagship branch changes trav-
ellers cheques of several currencies for a 2% commission. Additional branches at Sorya
Shopping Centre
(Sorya Shopping Centre, cnr St 63 & St 154)
and on Norodom Blvd
(Norodom
Blvd)
.
GIVE BLOOD
Cambodia has a critical shortage of blood as there's a local stigma against donating blood and a high
rate of thalassaemia. Do your part to help by donating at the
National Blood Transfusion Centre
(Preah Ang Doung Hospital, cnr Norodom Blvd & St 114;
8am-5pm). It's perfectly safe and you
get a T-shirt.
POST
8am-6pm)
A landmark in a charming building just east of Wat
Central Post Office
(St 13;
Phnom.
TOURIST INFORMATION
There is not much in the way of official tourist information in the Cambodian capital, but
private travel agencies are everywhere and are usually happy to dispense advice. The
Ph-
nom Penh Visitors' Guide
(
www.canbypublications.com
)
has good maps and is brimming
with useful information on the capital.
Visitor Information Centre
(Sisowath Quay; 8am-5pm Mon-Sat)
Located on the riverfront near
the Chatomuk Theatre. While it doesn't carry a whole lot of information, it does offer free
internet access, free wi-fi, air-con and clean public toilets.
TRAVEL AGENCIES
Travel agencies abound on the riverfront. Most offer a city tour plus the standard day
tours, and can sort you out with bus and boat tickets to just about anywhere.
Reliable operators:
Guides in several languages, tours and more, all over the country.
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