Major city · Cambodia
Doun Kaev
Day‑trip from Phnom Penh or Takeo: see Phnom Chisor and Phnom Da, then return; no overnight stay needed.
Doun Kaev is a small provincial capital in the Mekong Lowlands, best used as a base‑day for two historic temples. The sites are 40‑45 km south of Phnom Penh and require motorised transport; a single day is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- PNH
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
- Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
- Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Doun Kaev117 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Doun Kaev, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars for hotels, tours and restaurants; riel (KHR, about 4,000 to the dollar) for change and small street purchases.Cambodia-wide
- SIM or eSIMSmart, Cellcard and Metfone sell tourist SIMs at the airports with passport registration; a week of data costs a few dollars.Cambodia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Cambodia-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or leave US$1–2 where no service charge is added.Cambodia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/G. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Cambodia-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; keep valuables secure and watch traffic when crossing roads.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, restaurants and at the Angkor ticket office and main temples; squat toilets with a hose or scoop on the road.Cambodia-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire · 119 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close for Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben; government offices close all public holidays; Angkor temples open every day.Cambodia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPNH Phnom Penh International Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north, 1 h drive via Hwy 2.).PNH Phnom Penh International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north, 1 h drive via Hwy 2.).
- Getting aroundHire a car or motorbike for the day; public buses are infrequent.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PNH Phnom Penh International Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north, 1 h drive via Hwy 2.)PNH Phnom Penh International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north, 1 h drive via Hwy 2.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Doun Kaev: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Hire a car or motorbike for the day; public buses are infrequent. Roads are paved but can be busy near Phnom Penh.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Phnom Chisor
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round‑trip
Hire a car or motorbike from Doun Kaev, about 30 km (19 mi) (≈45 min) south via NR2.Hire a car or motorbike from Doun Kaev, about 19 mi (30 km) (≈45 min) south via NR2.
11th‑century Hindu temple on a hill; open 7:30 AM–5 PM.11th‑century Hindu temple on a hill; open 7:30 AM AM–5 PM.
Phnom Da
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
From Phnom Chisor continue east 20 km (12 mi) on local road; about 1 h total from Doun Kaev.From Phnom Chisor continue east 12 mi (20 km) on local road; about 1 h total from Doun Kaev.
UNESCO‑listed 11th‑century Hindu temple; remote road, plan for extra travel time.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Grand Dragon Resorts
Casino resort in Chrey Thum, near the Vietnam border; suitable for a night if you extend the trip.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $15–20 excl. bed
- Mid
- $25–35 excl. bed
Trip budget
| No overnight stay needed1 × 1 night × US$0 | US$0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$15 | US$15 |
| Trip total≈ US$15 per person per day, bed included | US$15 |
Day‑trip only; no bed required
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street food (noodle, rice dish) | $1–2 |
| Bottled water (1 L) | $0.30–0.50 |
| Motorbike hire (full day)check | $8–12 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hot and sticky weather; bring water and sun protection.
- Roads can be congested near the capital; allow extra travel time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 119
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Doun KaevDoun Kaev
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My bed tonight
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សូមទៅអាសយដ្ឋាននេះTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance119
Embassy
US embassy in Phnom Penh; other consulates in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Phnom Penh → Doun Kaev (car hire, round‑trip): about $30–45 total, 1 h each way (check)
Say or show
- សូមទោស — Excuse me / Sorry (som tos)
- អរគុណ — Thank you (aw kohn)
- តើវាដាច់ប៉ុន្មាន? — How much is it? (ta vea doch pon man?)
- បន្ទប់ទឹកនៅឯណា? — Where is the toilet? (bantob tek nov aena?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Doun Kaev. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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