The country, famous for the whole world with exquisite silk fabrics, will not leave indifferent any traveler. A lot of sightseeing , it's time to start shopping in Cambodia. First of all it is worth noting that it is here at a very low price you can buy precious and semiprecious stones.
What to buy and where?
- Visit the silk factory. At 4 hours drive from the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, there is one such. Here you can not only buy the highest quality fabrics, but also look at how this beauty is created. As for the cost, then for a small shred (up to 1 m 2 ) will have to pay about $ 20.
- Highly valued silver products, filigree hand-worked. Also, Cambodians will offer to buy jewelry made of zirconium and sapphires. They can be purchased both in the markets and in the workshops. The price of jewelry accessories ranges from $ 30-50. True, it is worthwhile to be on the alert: it is not excluded that you will be falsified.
- In addition to all kinds of pottery, plates, pots that withstand high temperatures, be sure to pay attention to Buddha figurines (about $ 1). They are created in a variety of sizes and from various materials: wood, stone, bronze.
- Talented people are everywhere. The work of Cambodian artists is a vivid proof of this. Creations created by oil paints on wooden staves and canvases adorn local streets. Of course, these paintings can not be called a work of art, but there is a certain highlight in the depiction of the sights and landscapes of the rivers and mountains of Cambodia. By the way, for one such beauty you need to give at least $ 5.
- The most popular gift brought from this continent is the cotton scarf Krama. It is adorned with a small red, green, purple or blue cage. The size of the scarf is 150x70 cm, and the cost is from $ 10.
- One of the gastronomic souvenirs of local cuisine is the famous Cambodian white and black pepper, which the indigenous people call black and white gold. It can be purchased in small bags or kilograms (from $ 6 per 1 kg). We recommend you try Cambodian coffee ($ 10 per 1 kg). Of course, he does not have the same royal taste as the Brazilian, but he is not bad either.
- Visiting the Russian market in the capital, as well as many others in Sihanoukville and Siem Reap, you can buy a lot of souvenirs: statuettes, card holders, bamboo crafts, magnets. Particular attention is attracted to gift bottles with ginseng roots ($ 20), summer bags made of fabric, artificial leather ($ 10-20). Therefore, if you have not yet chosen what to bring from Cambodia , go here.
On a note
- Markets start their work at 6 am and close at 5 pm.
- You can buy products and riel, the official currency of Cambodia, and dollars. The most interesting thing is that the locals prefer the latter.
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