Places To Visit in Cambodia

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Here are the top 24 tourist places in Cambodia

1. Siem Reap

4.3 /5

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Siem Reap in Cambodia is a paragon of ancient glory and timeless grandeur; proudly being the gateway to one of the most astonishing architectures in world history- Angkor Wat. Although the main reason to stay in Siem Reap is to get yourself ready to explore several ancient temples, the city itself c...

Best Time: November to March

2. Phnom Penh

4.3 /5

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Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia. Serviced by Phnom Penh International Airport, the city is also well connected to other parts of the country by regular buses and taxis. This ever-growing city contains in it all at once - the ancient Khmer glory, the unfortunate recent past, and a progressive f...

Best Time: October to May

3. Kep

3.7 /5

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Kep is a sleepy and charmig coastal area towards the South of Cambodia. The south side faces the Gulf of Thailand. Kep is not a very bustling sea town but it's filled with history, peacefulness and some spectacular scenery.

Best Time: November to January

4. Kampot

4.1 /5

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Kampot is a city located in SouthWest of Cambodia and is a prominent historical and coastal town along the Gulf of Thailand. Kampot town is the capital of a province with the same name and is located on the Tuk Chhou River. Surrounded by Elephant mountains, Bokor Hills and a series of beaches and is...

Best Time: October to January

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5. Sihanoukville

4.1 /5

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Sihanoukville is a coastal city in southwest Cambodia, about five hours by road from Phnom Penh. Serviced by Sihanoukville International Airport, it is the most popular seaside destination in the country. The city is known for its vast coastline, home to untouched and magnificent beaches, restaurant...

Best Time: October to January

6. Kratie

3.7 /5

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Kratie is one of the provinces in eastern Cambodia. The capital of this province is Kratie town. Although located on the riverbanks of the Mekong, which stretches for over 140 km along the city line from north to south, it is surprisingly one of Cambodia's least populated provinces.

Best Time: October to January

7. Battambang

3.9 /5

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One of the largest cities in Cambodia, Battambang is situated in the northwest part of the country and is also the capital of Battambang province. Serviced by Battambang airport, the city is about 6 hours and 30 minutes from Phnom Penh by road. Brimming with olden colonial architecture and know...

Best Time: October to January

8. Koh Rong

3.7 /5

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Koh Rong is an island located in the Sangkat Koh Rong commune of the Mittakpheap district in Sihanoukville Province. It is the second-largest island of Cambodia off the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. It is known for its 43km coastline consisting of white sand beaches. These beaches are home to Cambo...

Best Time: October to January

9. Banteay Chhmar

4.1 /5

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Banteay Chhmar is a commune located in Thma Puok District in Banteay Meanchey province in northwest Cambodia and contains 14 villages. It is about 4 hours away from Siem Reap. The region is popular among the tourists for Banteay Chhmar, the fourth largest Angkorian complex, nine other satellite temp...

Best Time: October to January

10. Poipet

4.1 /5

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Poipet is a city located in Ou Chrov district in Banteay Meanchey Province in western Cambodia. It is on the border with Thailand and is a popular city for tourists crossing the border by land and also a transport hub for travellers moving between Cambodia and Thailand. The city is extremely famous ...

Best Time: October to January

11. Sambor Prei Kuk

3.9 /5

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Sambor Prei Kuk is an archaeological site located in Kampong Thom province in Cambodia. It is known for the pre-Angkorian ruins, which are clusters of temple complexes located in the premises, surrounded by forests.

Best Time: October to January

12. Kirirom National Park

4.1 /5

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The Kirirom National Park is located in Kampong Speu in southwest Cambodia in the Cardamom mountain range. The park offers excellent cold weather as it is situated above 700 meters from the sea level. It is surrounded by cliffs, pine trees, wooded hills, Buddhist shrines and splendid views of Cardam...

Best Time: October to February

13. Cardamom Mountains

3.6 /5

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The Cardamom Mountains are a mountain range located in southwest Cambodia and eastern Thailand and covers the provinces including   Kampot, Kep, Battambang, Sihanoukville, Koh Kong, Pursat, Kampong Speu and Pailin. It is one of the largest mountain areas and is home to Cambodia's vibrant ecosys...

Best Time: October to February

14. Ratanakiri

4.1 /5

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Ratanakiri is a province located in the northeast region of Cambodia. It is a diverse region abundant in nature and is home to remote tribal communities including Jarai, Tompuon, Brau and Kreung. It is known for its unique terrain, which was affected by the active volcano at Yeak Laom lake, which ha...

Best Time: October to February

15. Pailin

3.7 /5

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Pailin is a city in Pailin Province, located to the north of Cardamom and Elephant Mountains in Cambodia, bordering Thailand. It is mainly known for natural resources like timber and gemstones that are procured, processed and sold in various forms. Pailin is relatively a newer destination to tourist...

Best Time: October to February

16. Oudong Mountains

3.8 /5

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Oudong, also known as Udong, is one of the most popular day trips from the capital Phnom Penh, which is about 40km. The town is located in the north-western part of Kampong Speu Province in Cambodia. The city is located at the foot of Phnom Udong or Oudong Mountain, which is a popular attraction amo...

Best Time: December to March

17. Koh Ker

5.0 /5

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Koh Ker is an ancient capital city of the Khmer empire, located about 3 hours away from Siem Reap in northern Cambodia. This old city is home to many temples, buildings and other monuments, and was a thriving town home to over 20,000 people. Surrounded by thick jungles, many of these monuments have ...

Best Time: October to February

18. Mondulkiri

3.7 /5

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Mondulkiri is a province located in the far east of Cambodia. It is the largest province in the country. But it is the least sparsely populated region, with more than half the area consisting of forests, preventing any human inhabitation.

Best Time: October to February

19. Preah Vihar

3.7 /5

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Preah Vihear is an ancient Angkor Hindu temple, located in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. Located on the top of a 525-meters cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains, the temple offers magnificent views of the countryside and is known for its exquisite architecture along with its beautiful location. The com...

Best Time: October to February

20. Virachey National Park

4.3 /5

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Virachey is a national park located across Ratanakiri and Stung Treng Provinces in north-eastern Cambodia.  It is one of the two Cambodian ASEAN Heritage Parks, rich in an ecosystem comprising of marshlands, deciduous rainforests, rivers and wildlife. 

Best Time: October to February

21. Stung Treng

3.7 /5

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Stung Treng is a quiet town located in the northeast of Cambodia. It is a popular stopover town for tourists heading to Laos in the north, Preah Vihear and Kampong Thom in the west,  Ratanakiri in the east and Mondulkiri and Kratie to the south.

Best Time: December to March

22. Kampong Thom

3.9 /5

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Kampong Thom is a province in Central Cambodia, which is the second largest in area. Stung Saen is the capital of this province located on the banks of the Stung Sen River. Kampong Thom translates to 'great port' in Khmer.

Best Time: October to February

23. Koh Kong

3.9 /5

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Koh Kong is a province in southwest Cambodia comprising of a part of the beautiful Cardamom mountain range. It is known for its rich landscape including both mountains and beaches.

Best Time: October to February

24. Kampong Cham

3.9 /5

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Kampong Cham is the capital of a province of the same name located on the banks of the Mekong River in southeastern Cambodia. It is the third-largest city of the country known for a few Angkorian temples and beautiful countryside life on the riverbanks in villages.

Best Time: October to February

FAQs on Cambodia

What is the currency of Cambodia?

Cambodian Riel is the national currency. A 100 Riel note is the smallest denomination, and this goes up to 500 Riel, 1,000 Riel, 5,000 Riel, 10000 Riel and even 20,000 Riel. US Dollars are widely accepted in the country. However, if the note is even slightly torn or soiled, it will not be accepted by the people. It is safer and more convenient to carry hard cash, as the country functions on the same. Cards are accepted, but only in major cities.

What is the history of Cambodia?

Not much is known about the prehistoric period of the country. It is said that the lands were rich in minerals, which is why it became ideal for farmers. The Khmer empire thrived on agriculture. Cambodia was invaded many times - by the Chams, by the Thais and was then shuttled between Thailand and Vietnam. This tug of war led to the King seeking protection from the French, in the 1850s. The French rule saw a slight rise in the status of Cambodia, at least economically. After that, Cambodian history turned tragic. The Japanese invaded it, the Americans bombed it, and then, it was captured by Pol Pot of the Khmer Rouge. He was tyrannical, and this saw the worst period in Cambodia's history. When Pol Pot died in 1998, Cambodia was free and began to develop, eventually becoming what it is today.

What is unique about culture of Cambodia?

Cambodia is, indeed, rich in terms of culture due to its long history. Family ties are strong and interreligious marriages have been happening since years. People have deep respect for their culture and traditions. Theravada Buddhism is religiously followed by 95% of the people. Apart from that, Islam, Christianity and other tribal sects make up the other religions followed in Cambodia. Khmer is the official language of the Cambodia. A rough estimate of 13 million people speakÊKhmer here. Other languages spoken here are English,ÊFrench, and Mandarin.

How is Cambodia divided into regions?

Generally and most commonly, Cambodia is divided into Phnom Penh and its surroundings, Battambang and the North-western area, Siem Reap, Eastern Cambodia, Sihanoukville and the Southern area. Visit Banlung in the North if you love the great outdoors. Go South to explore the beautiful architecture of Kampot. Eastern Cambodia is rife with ecotourism opportunities, while the Northwest is known for Siem Reap, the largest city and the gateway to the famous Angkor Wat.
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