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What to See in Cambodia
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Cambodia has three sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
Angkor (1992)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this famous complex of temples partly reclaimed by the jungle is one of Southeast Asia’s most visited sites—a well-deserved status for the former capital of the Khmer Empire.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this famous complex of temples partly reclaimed by the jungle is one of Southeast Asia’s most visited sites—a well-deserved status for the former capital of the Khmer Empire.
Preah Vihear (2008)
A UNESCO-listed site, this towering temple perched on a cliff is a regular source of conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Located on the border between the two countries, visiting it depends on the current situation on either side.
A UNESCO-listed site, this towering temple perched on a cliff is a regular source of conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Located on the border between the two countries, visiting it depends on the current situation on either side.
Sambor Prei Kuk (2017)
A UNESCO-listed archaeological site predating Angkor, located about thirty kilometres north of Kampong Thom.
A UNESCO-listed archaeological site predating Angkor, located about thirty kilometres north of Kampong Thom.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Angkor
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this famous complex of temples partly reclaimed by the jungle is one of Southeast Asia’s most visited sites—a well-deserved status for the former capital of the Khmer Empire.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this famous complex of temples partly reclaimed by the jungle is one of Southeast Asia’s most visited sites—a well-deserved status for the former capital of the Khmer Empire.
Banlung
This small town in the northeast is a great base for discovering the cultures and traditions of the surrounding communities, as well as the numerous waterfalls, lakes, rivers (rafting possible), and the jungle where you can trek.
This small town in the northeast is a great base for discovering the cultures and traditions of the surrounding communities, as well as the numerous waterfalls, lakes, rivers (rafting possible), and the jungle where you can trek.
Battambang
Cambodia's second-largest city. It boasts numerous colonial buildings, a renowned market, and various temples and statues in the surrounding area. It's also where you can try the "Bamboo Train".
Cambodia's second-largest city. It boasts numerous colonial buildings, a renowned market, and various temples and statues in the surrounding area. It's also where you can try the "Bamboo Train".
Kampong Cham
Cambodia's third-largest city, on the banks of the Mekong, is still relatively untouristed. It retains French colonial architecture and several temples.
Cambodia's third-largest city, on the banks of the Mekong, is still relatively untouristed. It retains French colonial architecture and several temples.
Kampong Thom
On the road from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the town mainly serves as a stopover between the two or as a base for visiting the nearby Sambor Prei Kuk site.
On the road from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the town mainly serves as a stopover between the two or as a base for visiting the nearby Sambor Prei Kuk site.
Kampot
This small coastal town mainly serves as a starting point for exploring the nearby Bokor National Park.
This small coastal town mainly serves as a starting point for exploring the nearby Bokor National Park.
Kep
A seaside resort near Vietnam where you can still see around a hundred villas from the French-era "Kep-sur-Mer", beautiful beaches, and caves.
A seaside resort near Vietnam where you can still see around a hundred villas from the French-era "Kep-sur-Mer", beautiful beaches, and caves.
Koh Kong
A small border town with Thailand offering beautiful beaches, diving opportunities, and trekking, all set in stunning landscapes.
A small border town with Thailand offering beautiful beaches, diving opportunities, and trekking, all set in stunning landscapes.
Kratie
On the banks of the Mekong, this town with its few temples and French colonial buildings is also a great base for spotting Irrawaddy dolphins.
On the banks of the Mekong, this town with its few temples and French colonial buildings is also a great base for spotting Irrawaddy dolphins.
Bokor National Park
More than its natural beauty, the park's main attraction is the imposing ruins of the French-built hill station from the 1920s. The small Popokvil waterfalls are right nearby.
More than its natural beauty, the park's main attraction is the imposing ruins of the French-built hill station from the 1920s. The small Popokvil waterfalls are right nearby.
Phnom Chisor
South of the country, not far from the capital, these are the ruins of a temple and its complex atop a hill.
South of the country, not far from the capital, these are the ruins of a temple and its complex atop a hill.
Phnom Penh
Beyond its Khmer heritage, Cambodia’s capital still boasts many buildings from its French period, as well as several museums and memorials to the genocide the country experienced in the 1970s.
Beyond its Khmer heritage, Cambodia’s capital still boasts many buildings from its French period, as well as several museums and memorials to the genocide the country experienced in the 1970s.
Preah Vihear
A UNESCO-listed site, this towering temple perched on a cliff is a regular source of conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Located on the border between the two countries, visiting it depends on the current situation on either side.
A UNESCO-listed site, this towering temple perched on a cliff is a regular source of conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Located on the border between the two countries, visiting it depends on the current situation on either side.
Sambor Prei Kuk
A UNESCO-listed archaeological site predating Angkor, located about thirty kilometres north of Kampong Thom.
A UNESCO-listed archaeological site predating Angkor, located about thirty kilometres north of Kampong Thom.
Senmonorom
The town in eastern Cambodia serves as a base for discovering the culture and traditions of the surrounding populations.
The town in eastern Cambodia serves as a base for discovering the culture and traditions of the surrounding populations.
Siem Reap
This is the city that houses the famous UNESCO-listed Angkor site. As the base for visiting the country’s most important attraction, it has a lively atmosphere.
This is the city that houses the famous UNESCO-listed Angkor site. As the base for visiting the country’s most important attraction, it has a lively atmosphere.
Sihanoukville
Cambodia’s top beach resort, with beautiful beaches and diving, plus several small islands and natural areas nearby.
Cambodia’s top beach resort, with beautiful beaches and diving, plus several small islands and natural areas nearby.
Natural Heritage
Tonlé Sap Lake
In the heart of Cambodia, the vast lake with its floating villages offers beautiful landscapes where many bird species nest.
In the heart of Cambodia, the vast lake with its floating villages offers beautiful landscapes where many bird species nest.
Cardamom Mountains
This is a vast mountainous area near Thailand with tigers and elephants. It offers opportunities for hiking or cycling, birdwatching, or boat trips through stunning landscapes.
This is a vast mountainous area near Thailand with tigers and elephants. It offers opportunities for hiking or cycling, birdwatching, or boat trips through stunning landscapes.
Kirirom National Park
You can hike in this Cardamom Mountains park, which is quite popular with Phnom Penh residents on weekends due to its proximity to the capital.
You can hike in this Cardamom Mountains park, which is quite popular with Phnom Penh residents on weekends due to its proximity to the capital.
Virachey National Park
In the far north-east of the country, this remote spot offers beautiful wild landscapes of mountains, jungles, and savannahs perfect for hiking.
In the far north-east of the country, this remote spot offers beautiful wild landscapes of mountains, jungles, and savannahs perfect for hiking.
Must-see & highly recommended
Angkor
★★★★ A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this famous complex of temples partly reclaimed by the jungle is one of Southeast Asia’s most visited…
Recommended
Cardamom Mountains
★★★ This is a vast mountainous area near Thailand with tigers and elephants. It offers opportunities for hiking or cycling, birdwatching, or…
Phnom Penh
★★★ Beyond its Khmer heritage, Cambodia’s capital still boasts many buildings from its French period, as well as several museums and…
Worth a look / Other
Banteay Chhmar
★★ This is an archaeological site somewhat similar to Angkor, near the Thai border.
Battambang
★★ Cambodia's second-largest city. It boasts numerous colonial buildings, a renowned market, and various temples and statues in the…
Kep
★★ A seaside resort near Vietnam where you can still see around a hundred villas from the French-era "Kep-sur-Mer", beautiful beaches, and…
Koh Ker
★★ Many temples are still visible in this major archaeological site north of Angkor.
Koh Kong
★★ A small border town with Thailand offering beautiful beaches, diving opportunities, and trekking, all set in stunning landscapes.
Tonlé Sap Lake
★★ In the heart of Cambodia, the vast lake with its floating villages offers beautiful landscapes where many bird species nest.
Kirirom National Park
★★ You can hike in this Cardamom Mountains park, which is quite popular with Phnom Penh residents on weekends due to its proximity to the…
Preah Vihear
★★ A UNESCO-listed site, this towering temple perched on a cliff is a regular source of conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Located on the…
Sambor Prei Kuk
★★ A UNESCO-listed archaeological site predating Angkor, located about thirty kilometres north of Kampong Thom.
Sihanoukville
★★ Cambodia’s top beach resort, with beautiful beaches and diving, plus several small islands and natural areas nearby.
Banlung
★ This small town in the northeast is a great base for discovering the cultures and traditions of the surrounding communities, as well as the…
Kampong Cham
★ Cambodia's third-largest city, on the banks of the Mekong, is still relatively untouristed. It retains French colonial architecture and…
Kampong Thom
★ On the road from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the town mainly serves as a stopover between the two or as a base for visiting the nearby Sambor…
Kampot
★ This small coastal town mainly serves as a starting point for exploring the nearby Bokor National Park.
Kratie
★ On the banks of the Mekong, this town with its few temples and French colonial buildings is also a great base for spotting Irrawaddy…
Bokor National Park
★ More than its natural beauty, the park's main attraction is the imposing ruins of the French-built hill station from the 1920s. The small…
Virachey National Park
★ In the far north-east of the country, this remote spot offers beautiful wild landscapes of mountains, jungles, and savannahs perfect for…
Phnom Chisor
★ South of the country, not far from the capital, these are the ruins of a temple and its complex atop a hill.
Senmonorom
★ The town in eastern Cambodia serves as a base for discovering the culture and traditions of the surrounding populations.
Siem Reap
★ This is the city that houses the famous UNESCO-listed Angkor site. As the base for visiting the country’s most important attraction…