Tourist Attractions in Cambodia

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Cambodia

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About Cambodia

The Kingdom of Cambodia is located in Southeast Asia. The country has a mild climate, which depends on monsoons, the average annual temperature is 25°C. The rainy season lasts from September to mid-October. A trip to Cambodia will be interesting for lovers of picturesque nature, exotic beaches and ancient temples.

The local population is mainly Khmer. This is a friendly people who gladly welcomes tourists. Due to civil wars, Cambodia has recently become a tourist country, so the locals have a positive attitude towards foreigners. The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh. Here a tourist can visit many historical sights: Wat Phnom Monastery, Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace, Temple of Emerald Buddha, as well as museums.

Beach lovers should head to Sihanoukville. Here you can find a beach for every taste, from rough beaches with cafes and souvenirs to quiet deserted wild sands. Fans of active holidays will not get bored in Cambodia. The resort offers extreme activities on air, land and water. You can fly on a paraglider, dive into the depths of the sea with scuba diving and feel the speed on motorbike tracks. The local cuisine combines both products familiar to us and exotic ones. The main products are fish, meat, rice and vegetables. On the menu you can find a lot of soups. Exotic products include frogs, snakes and spiders.

Top-20 Tourist Attractions in Cambodia

Angkor Wat

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32573 reviews

Built in the 12th century, this temple complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The architecture epitomises the Khmer Empire and Angkor Wat is also the national pride of the Khmer people. The temple is built in honour of the god Vishnu. This place is interesting because the complex is surrounded on all sides by a moat filled with water and you can get into the temple only from two sides. The area of the temple is 2.5 km². It is the largest temple in the world, so tourists should visit this place.

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Hungarian Parliament Building

 4.8/5

19447 reviews

Located in Budapest on the banks of the Danube. Its construction, started in 1885, lasted almost 20 years. Its architecture intricately combines neo-Gothic and Parisian Bozar style with oriental motifs. The parliament building is the largest in Hungary. There are 691 rooms under the 27 metre high dome. The interior is lavishly decorated with mosaic panels, gilding and stained glass windows. There are guided tours for tourists.

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Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Ta Prohm Temple

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9418 reviews

One of the temples that make up the Angkor complex. Here, the majestic buildings and the forces of nature that enveloped the site are intertwined. The towers and terraces of Ta Prohm were pierced by vines and changed the original appearance of the temple. The temple was built in 1186 in honour of the mother of Emperor Jayavarman VII, it had 39 towers, 260 statues of Hindu gods, and servants’ dwellings. For tourists, this place is interesting because it was here that scenes from the film “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” were filmed.

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Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Angkor Thum

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It was built in the late XII – early XIII century and not all the buildings have survived to this day. The main attraction is Bayon, which is a temple mountain with faces carved on it. Also in the city you can admire the Royal Palace, Elephant Terrace with various figures carved in the walls, Bapuon Temple and many other temples.

Phnom Penh

The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh, which has now become a major metropolis. It is here that chic five-star hotels and large shopping centres are located. In the central market you can buy gifts and souvenirs, shoes and quality silk products, as well as almost everything that is produced in Cambodia. Among the attractions in Phnom Penh are the Wat Phnom Monastery, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda.

Preah Vihear

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This temple complex is located on the border with Thailand, and was long a point of contention between the two countries until it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008. The temple was begun in 893 to honour the god Shiva. There is a 78 metre high staircase leading to the beginning of the main complex, and the entire temple is arranged in four tiers as the hill rises. Majestic palaces and stone statues can be observed within the temple grounds.

Silver Pagoda

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1616 reviews

The name of this place is due to the fact that the floors there are lined with solid silver ingots. It was built in 1892 under King Norodom. At the centre of the pagoda is an emerald Buddha, opposite which are many other Buddhas. The 90-kilogram Buddha, decorated with glittering crystals, which was cast in 1907 by Norodoma’s order, attracts attention. An atmosphere of wealth and grandeur prevails in this place.

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Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wat Phnom Daun Penh

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6669 reviews

The temple is located in Phnom Penh and is sacred to the locals, many people come here to pray and you can also meet “fortune tellers”. The name translates as “Temple Mountain”, it is located on a hill 27 metres high. A special feature of this place is the presence of animals: a tourist can feed the monkeys that amuse the guests everywhere, as well as watch exotic birds and even ride an elephant.

Open time

Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

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9724 reviews

This terrifying site tells a sad page of Cambodia’s history. From 1975 to 1979, there was a Khmer Rouge regime that aimed to equalise all citizens. The museum, which is located in the S-21 prison building where the Khmer Rouge were executed, contains photographs of those painful tortures. During the regime, about 17,000 Cambodians who did not belong to the labouring and peasant class were exterminated.

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Fields of Death (Choeng Ek)

This place is a clear contrast to all the beauty of Cambodia and its visit evokes a completely different emotion in tourists. The Fields of Death is the burial place of the victims of the genocide regime and together with the Tuol Sleng Museum, they form a single complex. On the fields there are mass graves and still there can be found bones and skulls of innocent victims. The memorial stupa consisting of 8,000 skulls amazes tourists.

Royal Palace

 4.3/5

9700 reviews

In Phnom Penh, a tourist will easily spot this palace as it is the only tall building in the historic district. It was built in 1866 for the royal family, which is still housed in the palace, so not all the rooms are accessible to tourists, but this mystery is what attracts many people to this place. Nevertheless, there is a lot to admire here: historical frescoes, the Throne Hall which houses a 59 metre high tower, the Silver Pagoda, the Royal Treasury and many more luxurious royal treasures.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

National Museum of Cambodia

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5170 reviews

The museum was founded by historian Georges Groslier, who assembled unique collections of materials from pre-Angkorian times to the 15th century. In the museum there are the most ancient sculptures of the 5th-8th centuries, the statue of eight-armed Vishnu of the 6th century and statues of Shiva of the 9th-11th centuries are still preserved. It is worth paying attention to the collection of ceramics and bronzes, presented in chronological order from the 4th to the 14th century. The highlight of this museum is a 19th century casket in the form of a bird with a human head for storing betel leaves. After seeing the beauties, tourists can relax in the inner garden of the museum.

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Angkor National Museum

 4.4/5

4014 reviews

This new museum, opened in 2007, presents the history of the Khmer Empire in an interesting way. The use of the latest museum technology will surprise adults and young visitors alike. The museum building is divided into 8 galleries, each of which shows a certain period of Khmer life. You can soak up the history by looking at the exhibits, as well as watching the film that is shown at the beginning of the visit. Surprisingly, you are even allowed to touch some of the items, which is not common in all museums.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Cambodia-Vietnam Monument

This monument is located in Hun Se Park, next to the Mekong River. It was built in 1979 by the Vietnamese communists and symbolises the moment of liberation of Cambodia from the Khmer Rouge and the establishment of friendly relations between Cambodia and Vietnam. Near the monument, you can rest comfortably and admire the fountains.

Independence Monument

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This monument symbolises the most important fact in Cambodia’s history – the liberation of the country from French colonisation. The monument was designed by Cambodian architect Vann Molyvann, who was inspired by the image of the Main Tower of Angkor. The Independence Monument was inaugurated in Phnom Penh in 1962, later an exact replica was recreated in Siem Reap. The height of the tower is 20 metres. On holidays, it is decorated with coloured ribbons symbolising the Cambodian flag.

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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Sisowath Riverside Park

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1892 reviews

The most pleasant places to stroll in the resorts are the waterfronts. Sisowat Quay on the Tonle Sap River offers fresh air and a variety of bars and restaurants housed in historic 19th century buildings. Tourists are especially lucky if they come here during New Year’s Eve in April or the Water Festival in November, as this is where the city’s main celebrations take place. This wonderful place is located one kilometre from Wat Phnom.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Kirirom National Park

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2112 reviews

The park is located in Kampongspy, 112 kilometres from Phnom Penh. It is the country’s first state national park, covering an area of over 350,000 hectares. This expanse of hilly terrain is home to coniferous forests with relic pine trees and remnants of ancient vegetation. The diversity of flora and fauna amazes visitors to this place, they can enjoy hiking, horseback riding and water trips along the rivers.

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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Tonlé Sap

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597 reviews

Tonle Sap is both a lake and a river at the same time. At a certain point, the river becomes so wide that the standing water in it forms a lake. It is the main natural attraction of Cambodia and the largest lake in the country. It is here that you can observe the life of the locals, whose floating houses are located right on the water. Twice a year the river changes direction and if you get on the river during this period, you can fish successfully, as the fish will be on the surface.

Sihanoukville

Beach lovers should head to Sihanoukville, the most popular resort in Cambodia. It is here that various hotels, including five-star hotels, are located on the shores. The resort is still developing today, there are various bars and restaurants with almost any cuisine of the world, you can also find Russian cuisine. There is also Koh Poah beach, owned by Russian investors. Fans of wild beaches should go to the nearby uninhabited islands.

Kbal Chhay Waterfalls

 4.1/5

594 reviews

This waterfall is located in Sihanoukville. Its height is 25 metres, but the strength of the waterfall depends on the season: from August to October, the waterfall turns into a powerful torrent of energising force. The locals also come here to relax. Khmer people consider this place sacred, so you can find shrines with statuettes of gods at the waterfall.

Open time

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Phnom Kulen

 4.4/5

124 reviews

Phnom Kulen National Park is famous for its tropical landscapes and picturesque waterfalls. Usually two waterfalls are shown to everyone, but locals claim that there are actually three: the first is quite small, only three metres high, the second 18 metres high can be reached by a mountain path leading downhill, and the third 70-80 metres high lurks in the impenetrable jungle.