12 must visit attractions in Cambodia
ANGKOR WAT
This UNESCO heritage contains hundreds of temples and structures dating back to the Khmer Empire era. |
NATIONAL MUSEUM
Home to the world’s greatest collection of Khmer artifacts and is well worth a visit ahead of a trip to Angkor Wat |
THE ROYAL PALACE
Unmissable thanks to its glittering golden roofs, the Royal Palace serves as the official royal residence of King Sihamoni. |
PHNOM KULEN
The sacred site serves as a national park and, during religious holidays, offerings are left at the hilltop temple. |
PHNOM TAMAO
WILDLIFE CENTER Nature lovers will be in their element at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center, where animals rescued from the clutches of poachers and illegal traders are nursed back to health by Wildlife Alliance. |
SAMBOR PREI KUK
This collection of 50 pre-Angkorian temples recently received the coveted title of Cambodia’s third UNESCO World Heritage site. The ancient capital of Sambor Prei Kuk pays testament to some of the country’s earliest architecture. |
PHARE
Dubbed Cambodia’s Cirque du Soleil. These jaw-dropping performances blend theatrics, music, dance, acrobatics, and modern circus art to retell Khmer folktales. Daily performances take place in Siem Reap |
BOKOR MOUNTAIN
The Bokor's peak, accessible by motor bikes and carsm is home to the Popokvil waterfall, a giant Buddhist statue, an abandoned Bokor Hill Station, a giant casino, derelict church, and a refreshingly cool climate. |
PREAH VIHEAR
Cambodia’s lesser known UNESCO site is well worth a visit. The stunning temple complex, boasts fewer crowds and a more authentic taste of the Khmer kingdom. |
KRATIE
Observe rare Irrawaddy dolphins swimming in stretches of the Mekong River, or admire the Cantor’s giant softshell turtles at the Mekong Turtle Conservation Centre. |
BASSAC LANE
The place to be for drinks, live music, and bites. The almost-hidden alley is packed with a collection of boutique bars, restaurants, and stores, with the energy spilling into the early hours. |
THE RUSSIAN MARKET
Stalls flogging everything from souvenirs, clothes, and jewelry to fruit, vegetables, and bike parts, a morning or afternoon can easily be spent wandering around the rabbit’s warren inside |