Popular destinations in Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. Some highlights can be listed such as Wat Phnom Pagoda, famous for its sacredness; Royal Palace of Cambodia, where the King of Cambodia lives and works or Silver Pagoda which is covered with 5 tons of gleaming silver. Visiting historical landmarks as Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as S-21) – a place that fully recreates the fierce Khmer Rouge war in history or The Killing Fields, a place to preserve the painful past of the Khmer people will also widen your knowledge about their culture and history.

Siem Reap (Angkor Complex)

Angkor Complex is one of the world’s wonders and also a very famous destination in Cambodia. The Angkor Complex contains over 1,000 magnificent temples and monuments of different sizes and shapes with bold Khmer Empire architectural style, which flourished from the 9th to the 15th centuries. Angkor Complex is the “must-see” destination for travelers when taking any trip to Cambodia and this is the reason why UNESCO has designated this unique site as a world heritage.

Tonle Sap Lake

Tonle Sap Lake is known as the biggest freshwater lake in Asean and is situated in Siem Reap Province. Both the depth and size of the lake will abruptly vary due to the changing shifts in the dry and wet seasons in Cambodia: During the dry season (December to April), the water level will drop, and vice versa. Coming here, you will see a fishermen’s “floating village” with floating schools, floating market, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake and the “village” moves from place to place following water levels and current.

Kratie

Kratie is a great stop for those who love tranquility, wild nature and want to immerse themselves in the simple rhythm of village life. Lying on the banks of the Mekong River, Kratie is predominantly known as the shelter of the rare Irrawaddy dolphins so spotting Irrawaddy this dolphin species is a definite highlight for tourists. Besides that, a visit to Koh Trong Island is great for those in search of a little adventure. This island is also known as the ‘Market Garden’ due to various local fruits growing here. Travelers can take a bike around the island to see fishing villages, green rice fields, etc.

Battambang

Battambang, a place that is full of artistic people and a calm atmospher. Home to the famous bamboo train and French colonial architecture. Coming here, you must ride on a bamboo train and take a landscape view of the countryside: vast rice fields, local people working there and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Colonial architectures will also make you feel overwhelmed and surprised by how well they were preserved through hundreds of years.

Kampong Thom

Kampong Thom, located in central Cambodia, is home to several historical monuments, including Pre-Angkorian temples. The most renowned is Sambor Prei Kuk, a historic metropolis with around 200 brick temples that served as the Khmer Empire’s capital for many decades. It is worthwhile to see this place before exploring the magnificent Angkor temples since its architecture and style served as the inspiration for the Angkor civilization.

Koh Rong Island (Sihanoukville)

The Gulf of Thailand, southwest of Sihanoukville, is home to Koh Rong Island, the second-largest island in Cambodia. Due to the island’s long-standing isolation, the beautiful natural setting has been perfectly preserved. Coral reefs, tropical palm trees, jungles, waterfalls, brilliant blue seas, and 28 beaches with only pure white sand are just a few of the natural features of Koh Rong Island. This is definitely a relaxing spot after exploring Cambodia for any tourists who want to discover this Kingdom.