The Best of Cambodia & Laos

Pak Ou Caves, 280
Pakse, 307–314
Paksong, 320
Parkway Health Club (Phnom
Penh), 85
Passports, Laos, 195
Pathana Boupha Antique
House (Luang Prabang), 284
Pathet Lao Day, 193
Patuxai Monument
(Vientiane), 230, 232
Peace Art Project Cambodia
(PAPC), 88
Pepy Tours, 46
Phapaheng Waterfalls, 319
Phatoke Laoderm
(Vientiane), 239
Phimpone Market
(Vientiane), 236
Phimpone Market 2
(Vientiane), 236
Phnom Banan (Battambang),
144
Phnom Chhork, 173
Phnom Chisor, 87
Phnom Doh Kromom Pagoda
(Mondulkiri), 151
Phnom Penh, 59–92
accommodations, 63–71
American Express, 91
ATMs, 91
attractions, 80–86
banks and currency
exchange, 91
business hours, 91
day trips outside, 87
doctors & hospitals, 91
embassies and
consulates, 91
getting around, 61–62
Internet access, 91–92
layout of, 59–60
maps, 92
newspapers and
magazines, 92
nightlife, 89–91
pharmacies, 92
post office, 92
restaurants, 71–80
safety, 92
shopping & galleries, 87–89
snacks and cafes, 79–80
telephone, 92
tourism information, 92
traveling to, 60–61
Phnom Penh International
Airport, 60
Phnom Sampeou Mountain
(Battambang), 144
Phnom Sasear, 173
Phnom Sla Ta’aun, 173
Phongsali, 288–289
Phonsavan, 292–296
Phou Fa (Sky Mountain), 288
Phou Noy, 288
Phousi, Mount (Luang
Prabang), 270
Phra That Luang (Vientiane),
230
Plain of Jars, 294–296
Planning your trip
to Cambodia, 29–49
calendar of events,
30–31
entry requirements,
31–32
getting around, 35–37
health concerns, 38–41
money and costs,
37–38
safety and crime,
41–43
specialized travel
resources, 43–45
staying connected,
48–49
sustainable tourism,
45–48
traveling to Cambodia,
33–35
when to go, 29
to Laos, 192–209
calendar of events,
193–194
entry requirements, 195
escorted tours, 208
health concerns,
202–203
money and costs,
201–202
specialized travel
resources, 204–206
staying connected,
208–209
sustainable tourism,
206–207
traveling to Laos,
196–198
when to go, 192
Police
Cambodia, 322
Laos, 324
Politics, Cambodian, 20
Pol Pot, 18
Pontoon Lounge (Phnom
Penh), 89
Poulou Wai, 161
PPS Circus (Battambang), 143
Preah Khan (Angkor), 120
Preah Vihear, 130
Preak Toal, 123
Prek Tuk Sap Estuary, 162
Pre Rup (Angkor), 118
Presidential Palace
(Vientiane), 232
Prostitution, 42
Provincial Museum
(Battambang), 144
Provincial Museum
(Savannakhet), 301
Psar Banlung, 150
Psar Chas, the Old Market
(Siem Reap), 128
Psar Leu
Battambang, 144
Sihanoukville, 163
Psar Nath (Battambang), 144
PTM (Siem Reap), 126
Pulp (Battambang), 144
Q&A (Sihanoukville), 163
Q Bar (Vang Vieng), 248
Rabbit Island, 173
Rabies, 40
Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor
(Siem Reap), Apsara Dance,
131
Raffles Hotel Le Royal
(Phnom Penh), pool, sauna,
and gym at, 85
Rainfall, average,
Cambodia, 29
Rajana (Sihanoukville), 163
Ratanakiri, 148–151
Ream National Park, 162
Reclining Buddha at Wat
Rahtanharahm (near
Banlung), 151
Remote Asia (Laos), 200, 208,
235, 282, 304, 308
Restaurants. See also Restaurants
Index
best, 7–8
Richner, Dr. Beat (Beatocello),
131
River cruises, Phnom Penh, 90
Riverhouse Lounge (Phnom
Penh), 89–90
Riverside Balcony Bar
(Battambang), 144
Rock climbing, Laos, 207
Vang Vieng, 249
Rocket Festival (Boun Bang
Fai), 193–194
Roluos Group, 123
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