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Cambodia: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by bus

Date: 12 May 2018

Once we were done with our visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, we walked back to our hotel to have our breakfast.

Buttercup Tree Phnom Penh Cambodia
Our hotel was near Botum Park
Cambodia Vietnam friendship monument
I had seen this monument from afar and wanted to know what it was.
Cambodia Vietnam Friendship statue
It was the Cambodia Vietnam Friendship Monument. Installed to commemorate Vietnam’s role in liberating Cambodia from the Khmer Rouge.

Once back in the hotel, we packed up, had our breakfast and took a taxi to the bus company’s office.

Luxury apartment Phnom Penh
We took a short ride to the Phnom Penh Night Market area where private bus operators are all located
Mekong Express bus to Siem Reap
We bought tickets at Mekong Express since we just wanted to leave as soon as possible. But even after 30mins of the scheduled time, the bus failed to show. Eventually we boarded and were on our way. The bus has a toilet inside.
Mekong Express snack box
Tickets cost $12 for the Phnom Penh to Siem Reap journey. You even get a snack box (came with a sausage roll and a cupcake). They also give each passenger water bottles.
Roadside restaurant Cambodia
I was looking forward to seeing the Cambodian countryside and get a glimpse into local life
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