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
Wat Preah Prom Rath (Khmer: វត្តព្រះព្រហ្មរតន៍) is located in the central area near to Pub Street and the Old Market. It is a functioning Buddhist monastery featuring a typical Khmer-style pagoda, a courtyard with statues depicting different Buddhist beliefs, and a hall surrounded by hand-painted picture walls containing a giant statue of seated Buddha and a … Read more
[This attraction is currently closed] Angkor Panorama Museum, located adjacent the Angkor Visitor Center (and ticket office) presents the millennium-old contemporary aspects of life in the Khmer era through the 360 degree oil painting “Angkor – the Age of Prosperity” (123m × 13m). There are also several paintings and a scale model of the Angkor … Read more
Mechrey Floating Village is located on the northern edge of the Tonle Sap Lake, east of Siem Reap city. It is an alternative destination to the well-visited Chong Kneas for those who want to admire this unique and traditional way of life living on the water. The site is reached by tour boats which depart … Read more
Khmer Ceramics & Fine Arts Centre, formerly known as National Centre for Khmer Ceramics Revival (NCKCR), is an organization aiming to rediscover and reintroduce Khmer ancestral pottery techniques and support the development of contemporary Khmer ceramics art. In the process, the centre creates economic opportunities, helping to decrease poverty in Cambodia. It is located in … Read more
The museum is a joint establishment between Apsara Authority and Sophia University with funding from AEON (Japan) in order to exhibit and preserve the artifacts discovered at Banteay Kdei Temple. Its collection has since expanded to include the exhibition of interesting artifacts from several other sites in the Siem Reap area. The museum is well … Read more
The Peace Museum of Mine Action supports Peace and Development through Landmine/UXO Clearance in Cambodia. This Museum is the first under the direction of CMAC (Cambodian Mine Action Center) the authority responsible for clearing UXO in Cambodia. The museum contains a huge selection of Explosive Remnants of War and offers guided tours on the history … Read more
MIRAGE Contemporary Art Space is a creativity incubator, art gallery and an independent art and design consultancy. Our mission is that of re-discovery, presentation and preservation of Khmer art and culture, operating in a multicultural and inclusive manner, promoting artists and performers that fully reflect the cultural diversity of Cambodia. MIRAGE offers this kind of … Read more
At Siem Reap Exhibition Hall, the association offers 3 permanent exhibitions, aiming at raising awareness among Khmer and foreign audiences on different themes. This exhibition traces the history of the association, born in 1991 in the Site II refugee camp in Thailand. It presents the progress made and the programs developed for more than 20 … Read more
The Nature Discovery Center of Cambodia is a fun, interactive center for visitors to learn about wildlife, nature, and conservation in Cambodia. Come and experience the wildlife cinema, discover a miniature world under the microscope, and explore the beautiful butterfly garden, orchids or model organic farm. 100% of funds raised at the center support free … Read more
Water Park Khnar is a popular place with local families as a day out to relax. Here, kids can enjoy the water park’s features including water slides and swimming while the rest of the family can relax in the shelter of private bamboo huts and enjoy freshly prepared meals from the onsite kitchen. It’s best … Read more