Tourism in Cambodia

Explore notable sights and destinations in this country

Asia / Southeast Asia

Tourist attractions

Angkor Wat

Region: Siem Reap Province

Cultural Heritage

Masterpiece of Khmer architecture built in the 12th century

Angkor Thom

Region: Siem Reap Province

Cultural Heritage

Walled city ruins known for the four-faced Buddha of Bayon Temple

Banteay Srei

Region: Siem Reap Province

Cultural Heritage

'The citadel of women' with exquisite red sandstone carvings

Tonle Sap Lake Floating Villages

Region: Siem Reap Province

Nature

Tour floating houses and unique aquatic lifestyle culture during rainy season

Preah Vihear Temple

Region: Preah Vihear Province

Cultural Heritage

11th-century temple on a cliff. Called the temple in the sky

Killing Fields (Choeung Ek)

Region: Phnom Penh suburbs

Modern Historical Site

Memorial site for Pol Pot regime mass killings

Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda

Region: Phnom Penh

Modern Architecture

Beautiful royal palace with golden spires and temple housing the Emerald Buddha

Sihanoukville Beaches

Region: Preah Sihanouk Province

Nature

White sand resort coast facing the Gulf of Thailand

Koh Ker Temples

Region: Preah Vihear Province

Cultural Heritage

Temple complex sleeping in the jungle, centered on pyramid-shaped Prasat Thom

Ratanakiri Province Eco-Tours

Region: Ratanakiri Province

Nature

Experience non-Khmer ethnic minority cultures and crater lake Yeak Laom

Suggested itineraries

Angkor Ruins Highlights 3-Day Tour

Duration (days): 3

Highlights: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Banteay Srei, Phnom Bakheng Sunset

Short-term plan efficiently touring representative ruins, concluding with Khmer dance dinner

Royal Capital and Beach 7-Day Tour

Duration (days): 7

Highlights: Phnom Penh Historical Walk, Siem Reap Ruins, Sihanoukville Beach, Kampot Pepper Farm

Classic circuit combining inland culture and seaside resort

Travel tips

  • Tourist visa is convenient with e-Visa, with faster procedures than arrival
  • Dry season (November-March) is high temperature with little rain, best tourism season
  • Carry plenty of small US dollar bills for smooth payments
  • Temperature differences and sun protection are important for temple touring
  • Negotiate tuk-tuk fares before boarding
  • Tap water is not drinkable. Purchase bottled water
  • Drone photography at temples requires advance permission
  • Credit cards only accepted at city hotels and upscale shops
  • Mosquito repellent and malaria countermeasures essential when visiting rural areas
  • SIM cards available from a few dollars at airport or in city

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