Must-see attractions in Cambodia

  • Prahoc Factory

    Battambang

    This factory is near the Sangker River bridge, about 7.5km north of Battambang. Visitors can see the bustling local industry behind Cambodian prahoc …

  • Tani Museum of Ceramics

    Cambodia

    This tiny museum located in Tani commune showcases a collection of Angkorian pottery from the days of the Khmer empire. Only pottery enthusiasts are…

  • Wat Kampheng

    Battambang

    Built in the early 19th century, Wat Kampheng was moved lock, stock and barrel to its present location in the 1920s. Most of the original has since been…

  • Royal Treasury

    Phnom Penh

    This small building holds a small exhibition of royal costumes and regalia.

  • Elephant Gate

    Angkor Wat

    This gate, which has no stairway, was used by the king and others for mounting and dismounting elephants directly from the gallery. North of the gate is a…

  • Ang Doung Stupa

    Cambodia

    Decorated with coloured tiles, Ang Doung was built in 1891 by King Norodom to house the ashes of his father, King Ang Duong (r 1845–59), although some say…

  • Wat Samathi

    Kep

    Sitting atop a hill overlooking Kep, this tranquil wat has gorgeous views over the coast. You can take the off-shooting 'Samathi Path' from the main Kep…

  • Wat Sampov Pram

    Kampot Province

    In the rare absence of fog, lichen-caked Wat Sampov Pram (Five Boats Wat) offers tremendous views over the jungle to the coastline below, including…

  • Wat Damrey Sar

    Battambang

    A good example of the fusing of Thai Buddhist and Cambodian Buddhist wat architecture during the Thai occupation, Wat Damrey Sar (built in 1904) features…

  • Tep Kao Sol Gallery

    Battambang

    This is the gallery space of local artist Loeum Lorn, who's known for creating works out of melting coloured ice and then photographing them. It's open…

  • Old French Bridge

    Kampot

    Destroyed during the Khmer Rouge period, Kampot's old French bridge was later repaired in a mishmash of styles. It is now open to motorbikes and…

  • Otres 2 Beach

    Sihanoukville

    The most southern section of Otres Beach, known as Otres 2, is mainly the domain of Chinese developers these days, with a few Western-oriented holdouts.

  • Psar Pailin

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Pailin's market is a good place to chow down on street food. A few stalls here still sell rubies and sapphires, but most are either fakes or semi-precious…

  • Run Ta Dev

    Temples of Angkor

    Head down below the walls in the southwest corner of Angkor Thom to see the water outlet of Run Ta Dev. In its heyday this once powerful city was criss…

  • Damrei Sam Poan Stupa

    Cambodia

    The northwesternmost of the three stupas at Udong, built by King Chey Chetha II (r 1618–26) to hold the ashes of his predecessor, King Soriyopor.

  • Wat Langka

    Phnom Penh

    A colourful Buddhist temple in the heart of the city (near Independence Monument) that was established as a sanctuary for holy writings.

  • Wat Preah Inkosei

    Siem Reap

    This wat north of town is built on the site of an early Angkorian brick temple, which still stands today at the rear of the compound.

  • Mondapa

    Phnom Penh

    This building once housed richly decorated sacred texts written on palm leaves (now moved to the safety of air-conditioned storage).

  • Banquet Hall

    Phnom Penh

    This building was traditionally used for royal dining; today it is used for ceremonial apsara (nymph) dances and training.

  • Building with Elephant Dock

    Phnom Penh

    This small structure was used by the king and other royal family members to mount and dismount the royal elephants for ceremonies.

  • Wat Kandal

    Battambang

    On Battambang's east bank, Wat Kandal features interesting vihear (temple) paintings and wooden decorative carvings.

  • Independence Monument

    Northwestern Cambodia

    This large, dusky-red monument is a replica of the mother ship in Phnom Penh and marks the centre of Kompong Chhnang.

  • Wat Preah Prohm Roth

    Siem Reap

    A traditional Buddhist temple in the heart of Siem Reap, this is the easiest one to explore for the casual visitor.

  • Psar Leu

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Kompong Chhnang's central market has plenty of cheap and cheerful food stalls and is a bustling hub of local life.

  • Wat Phiphétaram

    Battambang

    Dating from 1888, Wat Phiphétaram shows definite Thai influence in the style of its decorative architecture.

  • Bell Tower

    Phnom Penh

    The bell of this tower is rung to order the gates of the Royal Palace compound to be opened or closed.

  • Wat Kor

    Battambang

    This temple is the central feature of the village of Wat Kor.

  • Wat Kompuong

    Northwestern Cambodia

    This beautiful wat has a colourful and eclectic merging of old and new Buddhist architecture.

  • Khmer Rouge–Era Dam

    Northwestern Cambodia

    This dam, built during the Khmer Rouge era, is now a popular local fishing and bathing spot.

  • King's Residence

    Phnom Penh

    The official residence of King Sihamoni and his family is not open to the general public.

  • Psar Nath

    Battambang

    Battambang's central market is a notable piece of art deco modernist architecture.

  • Wat Sangker

    Battambang

    This substantial wat sits along the east bank of the Sangker River.

  • North Gate

    Phnom Penh

    North gate of the Royal Palace compound.

  • East Gate

    Phnom Penh

    East gate of the Royal Palace compound.

  • Victory Beach

    Sihanoukville

    Not the best beach in town due to the looming backdrop of the Sihanoukville Port development, which has closed off part of Victory Beach. But the part…

  • French Governor's Residence

    Northwestern Cambodia

    About 500m west of Kompong Thom bridge is the dilapidated old French governor’s residence (no entry), chiefly interesting as being next to three old…

  • Pol Pot's House

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Surrounded by a cinder-block wall, the late Khmer Rouge dictator's jungle hideout has been comprehensively looted, though you can still see a low brick…

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