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Cambodia

Angkor temples, river life and island beaches.

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Cambodia is a Southeast Asian country best known for the temples of Angkor. It suits travellers interested in history, culture and good value. It is known for Angkor Wat, the riverside capital Phnom Penh and quiet islands in the Gulf of Thailand. The country is still healing from the Khmer Rouge era, and people are welcoming.

Where to start

Top 15 things to do

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  1. Angkor Wat is a vast 12th-century temple and the symbol of Cambodia. Its towers and carved galleries are best seen at sunrise.

    Half dayTime needed
    Angkor pass USD 37 for 1 day, 62 for 3 days, 72 for 7 days (2026, quoted by a travel site that checked the official Angkor ticket office)Cost
    no, but buy the passBook ahead
    Tip. Buy your Angkor pass at the official ticket centre or online.
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  2. Angkor Thom is a walled royal city with the Bayon temple at its centre. Bayon is known for its many smiling stone faces.

    Half dayTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Visit Bayon in the morning before the crowds.
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  3. Ta Prohm is a temple overgrown by giant tree roots. It shows how the jungle reclaimed Angkor.

    1 to 2 hoursTime needed
    Included in the Angkor passCost
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Go early or late for photos without crowds.
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  4. Banteay Srei is a small pink sandstone temple with very fine carvings. It lies outside the main Angkor area.

    2 hoursTime needed
    Included in the Angkor passCost
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Combine it with Kbal Spean waterfall.
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  5. Tuol Sleng was a school turned into the S-21 prison by the Khmer Rouge. It is now a memorial museum.

    2 hoursTime needed
    USD 5 adult, audio guide USD 5 (2026)Cost
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Use the audio guide; it is sobering.
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  6. Choeung Ek is a memorial site where many prisoners were killed. A stupa holds the remains of victims.

    2 hoursTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Visit with the audio guide for context.
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  7. The Royal Palace complex has gilded halls and the Silver Pagoda with its silver floor tiles. It is the king's residence.

    2 hoursTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Dress modestly to enter.
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  8. These islands have white beaches, clear water and simple resorts. Ferries run from Sihanoukville.

    3 daysTime needed
    yes, in high seasonBook ahead
    Tip. Bring cash as cash machines are limited.
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  9. Kampot is a relaxed riverside town known for pepper farms. Bokor National Park is nearby.

    2 daysTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Visit a pepper farm.
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  10. Kep is a seaside town famous for its crab market. Rabbit Island lies offshore.

    1 to 2 daysTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Eat Kep crab with green pepper.
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  11. Battambang has colonial buildings, the bamboo train and countryside rides. It is known for its arts scene.

    2 daysTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. See a Phare circus show in Siem Reap or local arts here.
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  12. Tonlé Sap is a huge lake whose size swells in the rainy season. Floating villages line its shores.

    Half dayTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Choose community-based tours.
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  13. Koh Ker was a short-lived Khmer capital with a seven-tiered pyramid temple. It is remote and quiet.

    Full dayTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. Combine it with Beng Mealea.
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  14. Preah Vihear is a cliff-top temple on the border with Thailand. Views stretch across the plains.

    Full dayTime needed
    noBook ahead
    Tip. It lies on the Thai border, where US advice is currently do not travel, so check the latest advisory before considering it.
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  15. Phare is a social enterprise circus with acrobatics and theatre. It supports young artists.

    EveningTime needed
    USD 18-38 (2026)Cost
    yesBook ahead
    Tip. Book ahead in high season.
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Not on the map: Tonlé Sap Lake.
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Pick your bases

Cities to visit

Each city with a guide opens its own page: map, where to stay, what to eat.

Siem ReapWilluconquer, CC BY-SA 4.0
3 nights suggested

Base for Angkor.

history, gateway · Open the city guide
Phnom PenhLooppty, CC BY-SA 4.0
2 nights suggested

Capital and history.

culture, history · Open the city guide
BattambangMilei.vencel, Hungary, CC BY-SA 3.0
2 nights suggested

Countryside and arts.

culture · Guide coming
KampotMarcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0
2 nights suggested

River town and pepper.

food, nature · Guide coming
KepKiensvay, CC BY-SA 3.0
1 nights suggested

Seaside and crab.

food · Guide coming
SihanoukvilleKiensvay, CC BY-SA 3.0
1 nights suggested

Island gateway.

gateway · Guide coming
KratieJakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0
1 nights suggested

Mekong dolphin viewing.

wildlife, river · Guide coming
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Know the map

Regions

Angkor and the northwest

Temples and lake life.

Angkor Wat, Tonlé Sap, Battambang

Phnom Penh and centre

Capital on the rivers.

Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng

South coast

Islands, pepper and beaches.

Kampot, Kep, Koh Rong

North

Remote temples.

Koh Ker, Preah Vihear

Siem Reap and Angkor

The temple heartland of the Khmer Empire.

Angkor Wat, Bayon, Tonle Sap

Phnom Penh and the Mekong

The capital region and the river.

Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng, Kratie

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  1. Siem Reap, 3 nightsAngkor temples.
  2. Phnom Penh, 2 nightsPalace and memorials.
  3. Kampot, 2 nightsRiver and pepper.
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Seasons and weather

Best: November to March. The cool, dry season is best for temples.

The monsoon runs about May to October with afternoon rain and green landscapes; April is very hot.

Busy and pricey. December to February. High season: crowds and the highest hotel prices. Book ahead.
Shoulder. November, March. Good weather with fewer people and better prices.
Quiet and cheaper. April to October: hot then rainy, fewer visitors. Low season: lowest prices and few crowds, but shorter days and some places closed.

January. Busy season. Higher prices, bigger crowds.

Usual weather in Siem Reap

Temperature

32°50°68°86°104°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecDaily highAverage

Rain

0.00.81.62.43.13.94.75.56.37.17.98.79.4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

January

92°F daily high, 81°F average, 0.5 in

  • Warmest month March (97°F)
  • Coolest month December (79°F)
  • Wettest month September (9.1 in)
  • Driest month December (0.3 in)

Average of past years from NASA POWER, worked out at each city's position. A place far from these cities can be quite different.

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At a glance

3/5
Safety

US State Department Level 2 (exercise increased caution) for crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance, with a do not travel warning for areas along the border with Thailand.

3/5
Getting around

Buses and minivans link towns; tuk tuks and ride apps work in cities.

5/5
Value

Very good value overall.

Good to know

Entry with your passport

Entry rules depend on your passport. Members see the rules for their own passport here.

Passport and visa rules change often and without notice. Always check the official pages before you book and again before you travel.

EntryCheck current visa and entry rules on the e-visa page of the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in London (cambodiaembassyuk.org) or the embassy in your country, and your own government's travel advice, before you book, as rules change.
PlugsType A, C, G; 230 V, 50 Hz
Tap waternot safe
TippingSmall tips are appreciated.
PaymentsUS dollars are widely used alongside riel; carry small notes.
Emergency117 police, 119 ambulance, 118 fire
EtiquetteDo not touch people's heads and remove shoes in temples. Greet with a sampeah, palms together.
What to wearCover shoulders and knees at temples, including Angkor.
DrivingOn the right
Between citiesBuses and minivans connect main towns, with some domestic flights. Tuk tuks and ride apps like Grab and PassApp work in cities.
Main airportsKTI, SAI, KOS
Ride appsGrab
Taste it

What to eat

Fish amokLok lakNom banh chokKampot pepper crabNum pangBai sach chroukKuy teav noodle soupNum banh chok

A short history

The Khmer Empire ruled much of mainland Southeast Asia from about the 9th to 15th centuries, building Angkor. Cambodia became a French protectorate in 1863 and gained independence in 1953. From 1975 to 1979 the Khmer Rouge regime killed an estimated 1.5 to 2 million people. Peace returned slowly in the 1990s, and tourism is now vital.

Researched 2026-10-13. Check official sources and recent changes before you go.

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