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Places to visit in Cambodia — page 3

Cambodia spans about 181,035 km² of low-lying plain, and water sets its shape: the Mekong meets the Tonlé Sap, the largest lake in Southeast Asia, near the midd...

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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Cambodia spans about 181,035 km² of low-lying plain, and water sets its shape: the Mekong meets the Tonlé Sap, the largest lake in Southeast Asia, near the middle of the country. Around 17 million people live here, most of them Khmer.

Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city and Siem Reap the second, which matters, because Siem Reap is the town Angkor Wat is reached from — the most famous of the works the Khmer Empire began after Jayavarman II took the throne in 802. The coastline is short and faces the Gulf of Thailand.

Checked 2026-08-25

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information

Language spoken
Khmer
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+855
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Cambodian riel (KHR)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
117 police · 118 fire · 119 ambulance
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A, C and G · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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54 places match

Category

Historic monuments 36 Museums 4 Places of worship 11 Nature sites 0 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 2 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 0 Activities 1

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 48 1 to 2 hours 6

Interests

History 6 Art 2 Museums 1 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. Victory Gate Victory Gate
    32 45 min

    Victory Gate

    Victory Gate stands among the monumental entrances of Angkor Thom, the walled city that served as the last great capital of the Khmer Empire.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Siem Reap
  2. Ta Nei Ta Nei
    33 45 min

    Ta Nei

    ប្រាសាទតានៃ

    Ta Nei is a lesser-known Angkorian temple situated within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Siem Reap
  3. Thommanon Thommanon
    34 45 min

    Thommanon

    ប្រាសាទធម្មនន្ទ

    Thommanon is a Khmer temple ruin located in the Angkor archaeological park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was constructed during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, contemporaneous with Angkor Wat.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Siem Reap
  4. Chau Say Tevoda Chau Say Tevoda
    35 30 min

    Chau Say Tevoda

    ប្រាសាទចៅសាយទេវតា

    Chau Say Tevoda is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap. The compact sandstone monument stands east of Angkor Thom's Victory Gate, directly across the modern road from Thommanon.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Siem Reap
  5. Spean Thma Spean Thma
    36 45 min

    Spean Thma

    ស្ពានថ្ម

    Spean Thma is an ancient stone bridge located in the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Its name translates to 'Stone Bridge' in Khmer.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Siem Reap
  6. Krol Ko Krol Ko
    37 45 min

    Krol Ko

    ប្រាសាទក្រោលគោ

    Krol Ko is a Buddhist temple within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Siem Reap
  7. Prasat Prei Prasat Prei
    38 2 hours

    Prasat Prei

    Prasat Prei is a small Angkor-period temple ruin located within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. The temple forms part of the broader UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 1992.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Siem Reap
  8. East Baray
    39 45 min

    East Baray

    Thnal Baray (Ancient Reservoir)

    East Baray is a vast ancient reservoir constructed during the Khmer Empire period, forming part of the broader Angkor archaeological landscape. This monumental water engineering work represents the sophisticated hydraulic infrastructure that sustained the medieval city of Angkor.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Siem Reap
  9. West Mebon West Mebon
    40 30 min

    West Mebon

    Prasat Mebon Khang Lech

    West Mebon is a temple ruin situated on an artificial island in the West Baray, a vast ancient reservoir near Siem Reap, Cambodia.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Siem Reap
  10. Ak Yum Ak Yum
    41 30 min

    Ak Yum

    ប្រាសាទអកយំ

    Ak Yum is an ancient temple ruin located in the Angkor archaeological region near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It represents one of the earlier temple structures in the Angkor area, predating many of the more famous monuments.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Siem Reap
  11. Phnom Bok Phnom Bok
    42 45 min

    Phnom Bok

    Phnom Bok is a hilltop temple northeast of Siem Reap, reached by climbing Phnom Bok mountain.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Siem Reap
  12. Chau Srei Vibol
    43 45 min

    Chau Srei Vibol

    Chau Srei Vibol is a Khmer temple ruin situated in the Siem Reap region of Cambodia. The site forms part of the broader Angkor archaeological heritage area, which UNESCO recognizes as World Heritage site 668.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Siem Reap
  13. Bat Chum Bat Chum
    44 45 min

    Bat Chum

    ប្រាសាទបាទជុំ

    Prasat Bat Chum is a historical temple site located in the Siem Reap region of Cambodia. The structure forms part of the broader Angkorian archaeological landscape that draws visitors from across the world.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Siem Reap
  14. Prasat Top West
    45 30 min

    Prasat Top West

    Prasat Top West is a small Khmer temple ruin within the Angkor archaeological zone near Siem Reap. It belongs to the wider Angkor landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site whose temples and remains extend well beyond Angkor Wat and Bayon.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Siem Reap
  15. Mangalartha Mangalartha
    46 45 min

    Mangalartha

    មង្គលាថ៌

    Mangalartha is a Buddhist temple monument within the Angkor archaeological landscape near Siem Reap. It belongs to the later phases of Angkorian religious building and offers a smaller-scale encounter with Khmer heritage than the celebrated central temples.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Siem Reap
  16. Prasat Leak Neang Prasat Leak Neang
    47 45 min

    Prasat Leak Neang

    Prasat Leak Neang is a minor Khmer temple ruin within the Angkor archaeological zone near Siem Reap. It forms part of the UNESCO-listed cultural landscape associated with the Khmer Empire’s long period of temple building and urban development.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Siem Reap
  17. Prasat Trapeang Phong
    48 45 min

    Prasat Trapeang Phong

    Prasat Trapeang Phong is a small historical temple site in the Siem Reap region of Cambodia. Its name combines prasat, referring to a sanctuary tower, with trapeang, a Khmer term associated with a reservoir or pond.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Siem Reap
  18. Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity
    49 45 min

    Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity

    Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity is a wildlife rescue and conservation facility near Siem Reap. Its work centres on rehabilitating endangered and threatened native species while helping visitors understand Cambodia’s biodiversity.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Siem Reap
  19. Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum
    50 1 hr 30 min

    Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum

    Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum is a cultural institution in Siem Reap devoted to artefacts and interpretation connected with Angkor heritage.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Siem Reap
  20. Phare, The Cambodian Circus Phare, The Cambodian Circus
    51 45 min

    Phare, The Cambodian Circus

    Phare, The Cambodian Circus is a contemporary performing-arts venue in Siem Reap where circus, theatre, music, dance, and Cambodian storytelling meet.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Siem Reap
  21. War Museum Cambodia War Museum Cambodia
    52 1 hr 30 min

    War Museum Cambodia

    War Museum Cambodia is a military history museum located in Siem Reap province. The institution collects and displays weaponry, vehicles, and equipment from Cambodia's prolonged periods of conflict, including the Khmer Rouge era and subsequent civil war.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Siem Reap
  22. Angkor Night Market Angkor Night Market
    53 45 min

    Angkor Night Market

    Angkor Night Market is an evening shopping and food destination in Siem Reap. Its stalls give travelers a relaxed way to browse souvenirs, textiles, handicrafts, clothing, and refreshments after a day at the temples.

    • Must see
    • Market
    • Siem Reap
  23. Ta Prohm Kel Ta Prohm Kel
    54 45 min

    Ta Prohm Kel

    ប្រាសាទតាព្រហ្មកិល

    Ta Prohm Kel is a small Angkor-period temple ruin located within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Siem Reap

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Common questions

How long should a first trip to Cambodia be?

Seven to ten days can combine three full Angkor days from Siem Reap with two or three days in Phnom Penh. Battambang or the southern coast needs extra nights; Angkor is a landscape of sites, not one stop to squeeze between intercity transfers.

What entry documents are needed for Cambodia?

Cambodia’s official eVisa service states which passports and border points can use electronic permission. Check the intended crossing before applying, since acceptance at an airport does not prove acceptance at every land border, and match the dates to the actual itinerary.

What is the best way to travel around Cambodia?

Phnom Penh and Siem Reap are the principal air gateways for a first visit. Coaches and private transfers carry most intercity trips, rail serves limited routes, and some waterways are seasonal; arrange Angkor transport locally with a licensed driver or tour.

When is a practical time to visit Cambodia?

The drier months from November to March are practical for temple days, though midday heat still matters. Wet-season travel brings greener landscapes and possible road or boat changes, so confirm regional access rather than treating rain as a simple nationwide closure.

What money and payment basics apply in Cambodia?

Cambodian riel is the official currency, while some visitor transactions may also be quoted in US dollars. Check which currency a price uses and the condition of any notes offered in change; keep riel for small purchases instead of assuming every vendor accepts foreign cash.

What practical safety details should I save for Cambodia?

Cambodia records 117 for police, 118 for fire and 119 for ambulance, with Type A, C and G sockets at 230 V. Tap-water status is Not recorded; request local guidance, and carry the address of the accommodation for transport or emergency communication.