Must-see attractions in Cambodia

  • Colourful Buddhist wall paintings inside main pagoda of Wat Thmei.

    Wat Thmei

    Siem Reap

    Wat Thmei has a small memorial stupa containing the skulls and bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. It also has plenty of young monks eager to practise…

  • Chhlong

    Kratie

    The main attraction in this somnolent riverside town, 31km south of Kratie, is the old governor’s residence, a gorgeous yellow-and-white French colonial…

  • Pol Pot's Cremation Site

    Northwestern Cambodia

    As you arrive at Choam border village, look for a sign for Pol Pot's cremation site on the east side of NH67 (it's 50m south of and opposite the Sangam…

  • Yeay Peau

    Cambodia

    What little remains of Yeay Peau temple, named after King Prohm’s mother, can be found 150m north of Ta Prohm in the grounds of a modern pagoda.

  • Crocodile Protection Sanctuary

    South Coast

    Some 13km south of Osoam village lies this protected crocodile habit, where about 40 to 60 Siamese crocodiles reside. Visitors have the best chance of…

  • Kirivong Waterfall

    South Coast

    Gentle Kirivong Waterfall is a popular bathing and picnic spot for locals just west of Kirivong. No booming cascade, but plenty of local colour and it can…

  • Ta Mok’s Grave

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Ta Mok’s Angkorian-style mausoleum was built by a rich grandson in 2009. The cement tomb of the Khmer Rouge military enforcer bears no name or inscription…

  • Tek Chhouu Rapids

    Kampot

    Popular with locals, these modest rapids at the end of Tek Chhouu Rd northwest of Kampot are surrounded by food stalls and picnicking platforms. A tuk tuk…

  • Lolei

    Temples of Angkor

    The four brick towers of Lolei, an almost exact replica of the towers of Preah Ko (although in much worse shape), were built on an islet in the centre of…

  • Ta Mok's Lake

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Swampy Ta Mok’s Lake was created on Brother Number Five’s orders, but the water killed all the trees; their skeletons are a fitting monument to the…

  • Anlong Veng Peace Centre

    Northwestern Cambodia

    The small Anlong Veng Peace Centre is an initiative from the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-CAM; www.dccam.org) in Phnom Penh to build…

  • Kbal Chhay Cascades

    Sihanoukville

    Thanks to their appearance in Pous Keng Kong (The Giant Snake; 2000), one of the most successful Cambodian films of the post-civil-war era, these cascades…

  • Miniature Replicas of Angkor’s Temples

    Siem Reap

    One of the more quirky places in town is the garden of local master-sculptor Dy Proeung, which houses miniature replicas of Angkor Wat, the Bayon, Banteay…

  • Prasat Yeay Ten

    Northwestern Cambodia

    In the village of Sneng, 20km southwest of Battambang, Prasat Yeay Ten is dedicated to Shiva. Although dating from the end of the 10th century and in a…

  • Peuy Ta Mok

    Northwestern Cambodia

    For spectacular views of Cambodia's northern plains head up to Peuy Ta Mok (Ta Mok's Cliff). The access road is behind the ramshackle smugglers' market,…

  • Bokheo

    Eastern Cambodia

    Given that Ratanakiri means ‘hill of the precious stones’, it's hardly surprising that gem mining is big business in the province. Bokheo is a gem mining…

  • Catholic Church

    Kampot Province

    The squat belfry of the Romanesque Catholic church still holds aloft its cross, and fragments of glass brick cling to the corners of the nave windows; one…

  • Eco Global Museum

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Don't be put off by the overlong name, 'Eco Global Museum Samdech Techo Hun Sen Preah Vihear', as this is actually a very informative little museum put…

  • Thala Boravit

    Eastern Cambodia

    This crumbling temple is across the Mekong from Stung Treng. It's hardly worth the effort for the casual visitor, but temple fiends may want to tick it…

  • Otres 1 Beach

    Sihanoukville

    Otres 1 is the first stretch of sand along Otres Beach. It's changing fast as Chinese companies take over from predominantly Western-owned businesses and…

  • Kep Butterfly Garden

    Kep

    This small and beautifully kept flower-filled garden is home to myriad butterflies. You can cycle or motorbike here – drive about 300m past the Rabbit…

  • Prasat Damrei

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Prasat Damrei (Elephant Temple) lies at the eastern end of a 3km-long baray (reservoir) and is the first temple on the Preah Khan access road. On the…

  • Pheam Ek

    Battambang

    The speciality industry of the village of Pheam Ek is making rice paper for spring rolls. All along the road, in family workshops, you’ll see rice paste…

  • Khmer Rouge–Era Statues

    Northwestern Cambodia

    About 2km before the Choam frontier the road splits to avoid a house-sized boulder. A group of statues hewn entirely from the boulder by the Khmer Rouge…

  • Lumkut Lake

    Eastern Cambodia

    Lumkut is a large crater lake hemmed in by dense forest on all sides, similar to the more illustrious and accessible Boeng Yeak Lom. To get to the lake,…

  • Bayon Information Centre

    Siem Reap

    This exhibition introduces the visitor to the history of the Khmer empire and the restoration projects around Angkor through a series of short films and…

  • Old French Lighthouse

    Eastern Cambodia

    Looming over the Mekong River opposite town is an old French lighthouse. For years it was an abandoned shell, but it's been renovated and features an…

  • Koh Tuch Beach

    Koh Rong

    The wide sweep of Koh Tuch Beach extends for about 1km northeast from Koh Tuch village pier and gets lovelier the further out you go. We do not recommend…

  • Angkor Panorama Museum

    Siem Reap

    Donated by the North Korean government, this stylish building conceals an incredible panoramic painting that is 13m high and 123m around. The detail is…

  • Le Bokor Palace

    Kampot Province

    Bokor's most iconic building, Le Bokor Palace opened in 1925 as a hotel before being abandoned in the 1960s. In 2018 it was brought back to life and today…

  • Train Station

    Battambang

    Here at Battambang's disused train station, it is always 8.02 according to the stopped clock. Just along the tracks to the south, you can explore a…

  • Bei Srok

    Eastern Cambodia

    Bei Srok is a popular waterfall with seven gentle tiers. It’s about 20km east of Lumphat. You can also get here on a rough road that leads south/southwest…

  • Vishnu Conquers the Demons

    Angkor Wat

    The northern section of the east gallery shows a furious and desperate encounter between Vishnu, riding on a garuda, and innumerable devils. Needless to…

  • Kinchaan

    Eastern Cambodia

    Kinchaan is impressively set against jungle foliage and offers some swimming holes.The turn-off to Kinchaan is on the left (south) side of NH78 200m west…

  • Popokvil Falls

    Kampot Province

    From the junction at the top of the access road, take a right and head east/northeast for about 4km along a sealed road to two-tiered Popokvil Falls,…

  • Police Beach

    Koh Rong

    Named because the island's police station is located here, Police Beach, just south of Koh Tuch, hosts wild all-night parties on Wednesdays and Saturdays,…

  • Tep Pranam

    Temples of Angkor

    Tep Pranam, an 82m by 34m cruciform Buddhist terrace 150m east of Preah Palilay, was once the base of a pagoda of lightweight construction. Nearby is a 4…

  • Brick Sanctuaries

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Tucked away at the back of a contemporary wat compound in Sneng, 20km southwest of Battambang, three brick sanctuaries have some beautifully preserved…

  • Wat Khaong Kang

    Northwestern Cambodia

    At the base of Phnom Yat hill, an impressive gate dating to 1968 leads to Wat Khaong Kang, an important centre for Buddhist teaching before the Khmer…

  • Wat Athvea

    Siem Reap

    South of the city centre, Wat Athvea is an attractive pagoda on the site of an ancient temple. The old temple is still in very good condition and sees far…

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