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Siem Reap is located at 7 km from Angkor Wat temple, wonder of the world.

The easy way to reach the KCS from Siem Reap or from airport is by tuk-tuk (moto with tow). Journey time from Siem Reap is around 15 minutes. The KCS is located between Angkor and Siem Reap, 5km from Siem Reap and 5km from Angkor Wat.

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Arriving by air to Phnom Penh

Airfares to Siem Reap are expensive; many peoples prefer take ticket to Phnom Penh and come to Siem Reap by road.

You can come:
  • by bus, ~10$ 4hours journey on good road - secure trip. Buses are at Central market.
  • rent a taxi, ~50$ 4hours journey on good road - secure trip. Cars are at Central market.
   
   
     
           
           
             
             
             
             
       

Arriving by air to Siem Reap

KCS is near the airport on the main road to Siem Reap (see on the map). You can take a tuk-tuk from airport for a 2km ride; we can also arrange you pick-up.

     
             
             
             
             
                           
       

Please note: prices correct at time of publishing but can vary with time.

     
                         
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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS AND VISA REQUIREMENTS
Siem Reap has an international airport, serviced by the following airlines:
  • AirAsia (Kuala Lumpur)
  • Air Macau (Macau)
  • Angkor Airways (Hanoi, Taipei-Taiwan Taoyuan)
  • Asiana Airlines (Seoul-Incheon)
  • Bangkok Airways (Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai [starts 29 October 2007)
  • China Eastern Airlines (Kunming)
  • China Southern Airlines (Guangzhou) [starts October 2007]
  • Jetstar Asia Airways (Singapore)
  • Kampuchea Airlines (Phnom Penh)
  • Korean Air (Seoul-Incheon)
  • Lao Airlines (Pakse)
  • Malaysia Airlines (Kuala Lumpur)
  • PMTair (Hanoi, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Utapao)
  • President Airlines (Phnom Penh)
  • Royal Khmer Airlines (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh)
  • Royal Phnom Penh Airways (Phnom Penh)
  • Siem Reap Airways (Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Phnom Penh)
  • Singapore Airlines
  • SilkAir (Singapore)
  • Vietnam Airlines (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City)
 
The following airlines service Phnom Penh airport. 
  • AirAsia (Kuala Lumpur)
  • Thai AirAsia (Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi)
·         Angkor Airlines (Taipei-Taiwan Taoyuan)
·         Asiana Airlines (Seoul-Incheon)
·         Bangkok Airways (Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi)
·         Cathay Pacific
·         Dragonair (Hong Kong)
·         China Airlines (Taipei-Taiwan Taoyuan)
·         China Southern Airlines (Beijing, Guangzhou)
·         EVA Air (Taipei-Taiwan Taoyuan)
·         Far Eastern Air Transport (cargo) (Taipei-Taiwan Taoyuan)
·         Jetstar Asia Airways (Singapore)
·         Korean Air (Seoul-Incheon)
·         Malaysia Airlines (Kuala Lumpur)
·         President Airlines (Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Ratanakiri)
·         PMTair (Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Hanoi, Ratanakiri, Siem Reap, U-Tapao)
·         Royal Khmer Airlines (Seoul-Incheon)
·         Royal Phnom Penh Airways (Ratanakiri, Siem Reap)
·         Shanghai Airlines (Shanghai-Pudong)
·         Siem Reap Airways (Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Hong Kong, Siem Reap)
·         Singapore Airlines
·         SilkAir (Singapore)
·         Thai Airways International (Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi)
·         Transmile Air Services (Penang)
·         Vietnam Airlines (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vientiane)
Siem Reap can be reached from Phnom Penh either by air connection or by air-conditioned 
coach. 
The journey by coach takes about 4-5 hours, costing between $4-$10, depending on which 
company you travel with. 
 
Visa requirements:
Tourist visas are available on arrival at Siem Reap and Phnom Penh airports, as well as other 
overland ports of entry. 
They cost $20 US and are valid for one month. Please check with your embassy regarding visa
requirements for your nationality. 
Extendable Business visa are available in Cambodian Embassies abroad only.
follow this link to see Cambodia Embassy abroad.
 
 
ACCOMMODATION
A wide variety of accommodation is available in Siem Reap, ranging from clean and comfortable $3
 fan rooms to high end hotel options, all within easy reach of the conference. One source of further 
accommodation information is http://www.canbypublications.com/siemreap/srhome.htm
Some options near CKS are listed below. If you would like assistance with making reservations or
 obtaining further information, please contact conference@khmerstudies.org.
  
Golden Banana: $18-25. http://www.golden-banana.com, info@golden-banana.com 
Clean, a/c and fan, bungalow-style rooms in a garden setting. Located in a quiet neighborhood.
Friendly, very competent staff. Rooftop terrace with cable TV. Restaurant. Breakfast included.
Within easy walking distance of the Old Market.  
Tel: 012-885366
 
Golden Temple Villa: $10 - $25, www.goldentemplevilla.greatnow.com, temple_angkor@hotmail.com
New, villa-style guesthouse/hotel in a quiet area. Nicely appointed rooms with 21 inch TVs, a/c (or fan), mini-bar, hot water wood furniture and some decor. International restaurant rooftop bar.
West of Old Market area 
Tel: 012-943459

Green Village Palace: $25-30.  http://www.greenvillagepalace.com, geoff@greenvillagepalace.com
Garden setting, view of crocodile farm next door, a/c, cable TV, furniture, mini-bar, hot water, bathtub.
Restaurant and rooftop bar with music. 10% reservation discount. 
Tel: 063-760623
Two Dragons Guesthouse: $15-25. http://www.talesofasia.com/cambodia-twodragons.htm,
twodragons@talesofasia.com
14 immaculately clean rooms, some with a/c, hot water, cable TV. Thai restaurant. Relaxed,
friendly atmosphere. Cold beer. Excellent source of information. Wat Bo area
Tel: 012-868551
 
Bopha Angkor: $38-58, www.bopha-angkor.com, bopharesa@everyday.com.kh 
 Nicely decorated rooms with all amenities including a/c, cable TV, mini-bar and hot water. Some rooms
with private balcony. Fine Cambodian/international restaurant. Swimming pool. 
East side of Siem Reap River 
Tel: 063-964928

 
Borann, l’Auberge: $33-44, www.borann.com, borann@bigfoot.com
 20 rooms. Nice rooms with veranda, set in a lush garden in a quiet area. Swimming pool. Restaurant.
 French and English spoken. 
 Tel: 063-964740
 
City River: $25-85, www.cityriverhotel.com, info@CityRiverHotel.com 
59 rooms and suites. Finely appointed rooms with all amenities and a centrally located, picturesque
riverfront location. Safe deposit boxes. Elevator. International restaurant. Internet service.
Tel: 063-763000, 012-382222
 
La Noria Hotel: $29-39, lanoria@bigfoot.com
Quaint rooms with private veranda in garden set- ting. French/Khmer restaurant. Traditional shadow
puppet show every Wednesday. Popular. Good reviews. Lots of information and tourist services.
Swimming pool. French and English spoken. 
Tel: 063-964242
 
Passaggio Hotel: $39-59, www.passaggio-hotel.com, info@passaggio-hotel.com 
Large rooms and suites, all with full amenities: a/c, cable TV, fridge, nice furnishings and decor. Rooftop restaurant. Travel agent (Lolei Travel). Good reviews. Swiss management.  
Tel: 063-760324
 
Royal Crown Hotel: $45-60, www.royalcrownhotel.com.kh, rch@online.com.kh
Near to Wat Damnak, includes breakfast. 44 rooms equipped with luxurious wood furniture,
 air conditioning, a cable TV with satellite programs and an IDD phone. The bathroom has a
bathtub with hot & cold water.
Tel: 063. 760 316
 
Angkor Village: $80-170, www.angkorvillage.com, info@angkorvillage.com 
Unique, superior. Traditional wooden houses with all amenities in a manicured garden setting.
Restaurant. Swimming pool. Nightly traditional dance performances at Apsara Theater. 
 Please ask for the “Old” Angkor Village, rather than the “resort”, as that is within walking distance of CKS.
Tel: 063-963561
 
Grand Hotel D’Angkor: $310-1900, emailus.grandhotel@raffles.com 
131 rooms. The most elegant hotel in town. A fully restored 75 year old classic. Spa. Tennis.
Swimming. Restaurants. Bars. A variety of restaurants, cafés and pubs. Business center.
Nightly traditional performances. 
Tel: 063-963888
 
Hotel de la Paix: $300 - $750, www.hoteldelapaixangkor.com, sm@hoteldelapaixangkor.com 
A classic Siem Reap hotel created anew in stunning arte deco style. 107 beautifully appointed rooms
and suites with hardwood floors and all of the most modern amenities including wireless internet
and iPod music system. Luxury spa, fine restaurants, wine cellar, and pubs. Gymnasium,
swimming pool, jacuzzi, conference room.
Tel: 063-966000
 
Victoria Angkor Hotel: $285-440, www.victoriahotels-asia.com,
resa.angkor@victoriahotels-asia.com 
120 rooms/10 suites. Wooden floors, stylish furniture, fabrics and original decorative artifacts, 
most with balcony facing the swimming pool. Jacuzzi and spa. Restaurants and bars. Boutique. 
Business center. 
Tel: 063-760428 

 

     
                           
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