Major city · Cambodia
Kampong Thom
Spend a night or a day‑trip in Kampong Thom to see Sambor Prei Kuk and the bat roost; otherwise skip it.
Kampong Thom sits midway between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, offering a quiet base for the UNESCO‑listed Sambor Prei Kuk temple complex, a fruit‑bat roost, and easy access to nearby grasslands. One night covers the main sights; a full day works if you’re only passing through.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cooler)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy, flooding)
- Airport
- PNH
- Nights
- 1
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- 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 Kampong Thom117 ▾
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 Kampong Thom, 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; petty scams by tuk‑tuk drivers are common—agree on fare first.
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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 (Main gateway; about 2 h bus to Kampong Thom).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; motorbike‑taxis for distant sights; tuk‑tuk for Sambor Prei Kuk (≈1 h).
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 (Main gateway; about 2 h bus to Kampong Thom)
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kampong Thom: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 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
Town is walkable; motorbike‑taxis for distant sights; tuk‑tuk for Sambor Prei Kuk (≈1 h).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sambor Prei Kuk
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Tuk‑tuk from town, about 1 h via road
Ticket US$10; tuk‑tuk US$10–15 (check driver rates).
Old Governor's Residence bat roost
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Walk 600 m west from main bridge
Arrive 30 min before sunset; gate may be locked (check).
Phat Sanday floating village
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h each way
Boat from Kampong Thom dock, departs ~10:00Boat from Kampong Thom dock, departs ~10:00 AM
Price US$15 per person (check schedule).
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.
Arunras Guesthouse
US$6 single/double room, fan, cable TV; popular with officials.
Arunras Hotel
Next door, slightly higher price, more amenities.
Stung Sen Garden Hotel
Favoured by tour groups; basic comfort.
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
- $10–15 excl. bed
- Mid
- $15–25 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room2 × 1 night × US$8 | US$16 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$15 | US$30 |
| Bus Phnom Penh → Kampong Thom (one way)2 × US$4 · ≈25,000 riel; check exact fare. | US$8 |
| Tuk‑tuk to Sambor Prei Kuk (round trip)2 × US$12 · Check driver rates. | US$24 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × US$8 · Check local provider. | US$16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$9 |
| Trip total≈ US$52 per person per day, bed included | US$103 |
Arunras Guesthouse, fan, basic amenities.
2026 estimate in USD; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus ticket Phnom Penh → Kampong Thomcheck | $4 (≈25,000 riel) |
| Shared taxi seat Phnom Penh → Kampong Thomcheck | $5 per seat |
| Meal at Bayon restaurant | $2–2.5 (8,000–10,000 riel) |
| Sambor Prei Kuk entry | $10 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tuk‑tuk drivers can be persistent; confirm price before boarding.
- Bat roost gate may be locked; check access before arriving.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 119
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ទៅអាសយដ្ឋាននេះTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance119
Embassy
US consular services are in Phnom Penh; check the embassy page for details.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Phnom Penh → Kampong Thom: about $4, 8,000 riel (check)
- Tuk‑tuk to Sambor Prei Kuk: about $12 round‑trip (check)
Say or show
- ប៉ុន្មាន? — How much? (bon man?)
- អរគុណ — Thank you (aw kohn)
- ឈប់ក្រុងនៅឯណា? — Where is the bus stop? (chup krong 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 Kampong Thom. 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 (dry, cooler) · avoid May–Oct (rainy, flooding) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Arunras Guesthouse for early morning temple start.
- Hire a motorbike‑taxi for grassland bird‑watching tours (≈5 km west).
- Combine with a Siem Reap base: travel by bus (≈8,000 riel) for a day‑trip.
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