Cambodia is dotted with an array of unforgettable views, people and experiences that will ensure you have a memorable time visiting the Kingdom of Wonder.
Travelers who are bored with the beaches of Thailand or the natural sights of Vietnam may be up for more ancient ruins viewing. In this case, Cambodia can satisfy these urges. While the larger cities are rapidly modernizing, a visit to the famous site of Angkor offers a chance to see temples unrivaled in scale and grandeur in southeast Asia. Among the best places to visit in Cambodia are also some smaller towns and villages that provide a chance to experience a more traditional way of life, including treks into the jungle and to see even more fascinating ancient ruins.
Phnom Penh
Royal Palace
Phnom Penh is the vibrant bustling capital of Cambodia. Situated at the confluence of three rivers, the mighty Mekong, the Bassac and the great Tonle Sap, what was once considered the ‘Gem’ of Indochina.
Here in the capital, are many interesting touristy sites. Beside the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, the Choeng Ek Killing Fields and Wat Phnom, there are several market places selling carvings, paintings, silk, silver, gems and even antiques. Indeed, an ideal destination for a leisurely day tour. For more travel guide and destinations VisitCambodia.asia.
Independence Monument
Wat Phnom
National Museum
Killing Fields
Tuol Sleng
Siem Reap
Kulen Mountain
Silk Farm
Angkor Temples
Most visitors to Siem Reap come with only one goal in mind: Seeing Angkor Wat and it’s archaeological park! If this is the case for you as well, then we are happy to provide you with some great information about this magical place. However, Siem Reap is not only Angkor Wat alone! So, don’t miss out on the other wonderful sightseeing spots listed in this section.
Siem Reap province is located in northwest Cambodia. It is the major tourist hub in Cambodia, as it is the closest city to the world famous temples of Angkor (the Angkor temple complex is north of the city). The provincial capital is also called Siem Reap and is located in the South of the province on the shores of the Tonle Sap Lake, the greatest sweet water reserve in whole Southeast Asia. The name of the city literally means Siamese defeated, referring to the victory of the Khmer Empire over the army of the Thai kingdom in the 17th century.
Cultural Village
Landmine Museum
Alligators Farm
Sihanoukville – Preah Vihear – Ratanakiri
Beaches
Preah Vihear
