Ba Phnom District (Khmer: ស្រុកបាភ្នំ sometimes spelled “Ba Phnum”) is a district located in Prey Veng Province, in south eastern Cambodia. The hills surrounding the town are the highest elevation points in Prey Veng province. In Khmer, Ba means “ancestor” and Phnom means “hill.” When combined, the town is known as “Hill of the Ancestors.” … Read more
Sok San Beach (ឆ្នេរសុខសាន), also known as Long Beach, is a 7km long sandy white beach located on the western coast of Koh Rong Island. People may have seen this beach before as it has featured on the Survivor series and the Sok San Resort was actually constructed for the purpose of housing staff and … Read more
Kep Beach (ឆ្នេរកែប) is a sandy 500m beach facing the Chhak Kep Bay. At one end is the White Lady Statue (រូបសំណាកស្រីស). Also, see our article on Cambodia’s top beach destinations.
Pulong Village is village located 10 km from Sen Monorom (សែនមនោរម្យ), the capital of Mondulkiri Province. It is home to the Phnong ethnic minority (ជនជាតិព្នង) .
Located in the south of the city of Kratie, Wat Rokar (វត្តរការកណ្តាលចាស់) was built in the 18th century and, which is rare to see today, it features beautiful wooden pillars and internal frame with a tiled roof. It has been restored in recent times and functions as a local crafts center during tourist season. It’s … Read more
Tuol Tompoung Market (ផ្សារទូលទំពូង), or Russian Market as it is known by foreigners, is a traditional Cambodian marketplace which I guess you could call them the Walmarts of Cambodia. Replace the fancy building with a sweltering barn and some wooden tables, add the hundreds of independent traders and you have everything you could possibly need … Read more
The Royal Palace of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is not only the Royal Residence but also one of the capital’s most popular attractions. The site was founded in the 1860s and served the monarchy ever since with continual development and restoration over time. It features grand pavilions, pagoda, gardens, small museums, art galleries, and more. The … Read more
The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (Khmer: សារមន្ទីរឧក្រិដ្ឋកម្មប្រល័យពូជសាសន៍ទួលស្លែង) is a museum in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, chronicling the Cambodian genocide. The site is a former secondary school which was used as Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge regime from its rise to power in 1975 to its fall in 1979. From 1976 … Read more
Wat Botum (Khmer: វត្តបទុម), or Temple of the Lotus Blossom or officially, Wat Botum Watey Reacheveraram (Khmer: វត្តបទុមវតីរាជវរារាម) which literally means The temple of lotus which was built by the king. It is a Buddhist pagoda located on Oknha Suor Srun Street 7 to the south of the Royal Palace on the western side of … Read more
Also known as the Golden Temple and Mongkol Serei Kien Khleang Pagoda, it is located by the river some 15km north from central Phnom Penh. The large grounds feature a large pagoda, often called the Golden Temple for its lavish use of gold paint, the original pagoda which at a guess must be getting on … Read more
Preah Ang Dorngkeu Shrine is located in Phnom Penh near the Royal Palace on Sisowath Quay. Locals believe that prayer here will bring good luck. The shrine contains a 12-13th century-style statue of a radiating Avolokiteshvara covered in black lacquer, but, it is actually an ancestral spirit that people come here to worship relating to … Read more
Phnom Penh Safari is a zoo located in Phum Prek Tarath District of Phnom Penh. Covering 60 hectares the zoo offers several themed areas with a large range of local and international wildlife. They also offer live performances including orangutans, tigers, bird shows and also feeding stations where you can really get up close and … Read more
The Statue of King Sisowath is located on the southern foothill of Wat Phnom Daun Penh in Phnom Penh. In front is the famous Giant Clock of Phnom Penh, and across the road to the southwest is the statue of Yeay Penh. Background Sisowath was king of Cambodia from 1904 to 1927. He was born in … Read more
Dak Dam Waterfall (Khmer: ទឹកធ្លាក់ដាក់ដាំ) is located 25 km from Sen Monorom, the capital of Moldulkiri Province. There are several waterfalls in the area. Map
Located at the southern end of Pailin city, around 70 km southwest of Battambang city, Wat Phnom Yat is located atop the small mountain of the same name. It overlooks the city and plains below with a grand stupa, pagoda, hermitages, and shrines. What we see today was constructed in the mid to late 1900s … Read more
Located in the Cardamom Mountains near the Pailin are several small pristine waterfalls among the natural rainforest. Barhouy Waterfall (Khmer: ទឹកធ្លាក់ បរហ៊ុយ), Kbal Damrey, O’Eb rapids, Butterfly Waterfall, Phnom Khiev Waterfall (Blue Mountain or Otavao Waterfall Khmer: ទឹកធ្លាក់ ភ្នំខៀវ) and others. The most visited are Barhouy and Phnom Khiev which has Khmer style visitor facilities … Read more
Udong Mountain is located around 40 km north of Phnom Penh in Kampong Speu Province. Oudong became the capital of Cambodia after it shifted from nearby Longvek in 1618 and was the seat of power for over two centuries until around 1863 when it shifted to Phnom Penh. The ancient capital once radiated out around … Read more
Angkor Chey Pagoda (Khmer: វត្ត អង្គជយ័) is located in Kien Svay District of Kandal Province about 29 km from Phnom Penh.
Located on the southern side of the city of Kampong Cham, Koh Paen Island (or Koh Pen) sits in the middle of the Mekong River and was once very famous for its 1km long bamboo bridge linking the island to the mainland. The famed Bamboo Bridge of Kampong Cham is a seasonal construction, from December … Read more
Cheung Kok Ecotourism Village, also known as Amica Village, is located near the city of Kampong Cham. Supported by an NGO he village aims to be self-sustainable through the efforts of the local farmers and craftspeople along with ecotourism. You can also stay at the village and be hosted by one of the local families … Read more
Wat Moha Leap (វត្តមហាលាភ), or Wat Maha Leap, is a very special pagoda for being one of the last remaining traditional wooden pagodas, or at least the most well-known of those remaining. It was originally constructed in 1894 (consecrated in 1906 AD), and built atop a raised platform to protect it from floodwaters which were … Read more
Koh Trong (កោះទ្រង់) is a small island in the Mekong River located opposite of the riverfront of Kratie (or Krong Kracheh) in Kratie Province. You can take a ferry to the island and hire a bike to ride the 9km loop around the island taking in traditional villages, rice fields, and daily life in small traditional … Read more
Located in Sambor district of Kratie province, Wat Sasar Muoy Roy is also known as the “100 columns pagoda” and Wat Sambor. It is a very beautifully kept monastery featuring a grand and very beautiful pagoda. At the pagoda’s northern end sits a grand and sacred stupa. The site, and the greater area, are very … Read more
Kampi is located 15km from Kratie and is popular as a location to see the rare Irrawaddy dolphins and at Kampi Rapids (ទឹកជួរកាំពី) you can enjoy swimming in the clear water, a range of Cambodian foods, lush green surrounds, Mekong River views, and relaxing in the hammocks under the cool of the bamboo huts. … Read more
Located on the Cambodia-Laos border, in Preah Vihear province, is a spectacular feature of the majestic Mekong River known as Preah Nimith or Sopheakmit waterfall, and also known by some locals as Lbak Khoun. It is quite a sight, where the power and sheer volume of the Mekong river meet a grand limestone plateau and … Read more
Prasat Angkor Wat, or Angkor Wat Temple, is one of the largest religious monuments in the world, featuring a spectacular moat that encloses temple grounds with grand entrances and causeways leading to the massive multi-level, multi-towered ornate sandstone temple. It’s the main attraction of the massive Angkor Archaeological Park of Siem Reap and the nation … Read more
Siem Reap Art Center Night Market (Khmer: មជ្ឈមណ្ឌល សិល្បៈ ខេត្តសៀមរាប) is a tourist market located on the riverfront opposite Old Market (Psar Chas). Here you can find lots of cheap western style clothing, in particular, sportswear along with local crafts such as handmade wooden crafts, silverware, and jewelry. It opens in the late afternoon and … Read more
Preah Vihear Temple (Khmer: ប្រាសាទព្រះវិហារ Prasat Preah Vihear) is an ancient Hindu temple built during the period of the Khmer Empire, that is situated atop a 525-metre (1,722 ft) cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains, in the Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. In 1962, following a lengthy dispute between Cambodia and Thailand over ownership, the International Court … Read more
A small boutique market featuring locally handmade goods including crafts and local foods. It’s not huge, but well worth a visit for the interesting handmade items that you won’t see at the other major markets. This market was formerly located at Kings Road Angkor. Address: Oum Khun St, Oknha Oum-Chhay St, Krong Siem ReapOpen: Some … Read more