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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Cambodia [2025]
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Angkor Wat
4.8
/5
3322 reviews
9.0
From TWD 986
Based on 49,311 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +85563965414
Address: Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Admire the magnificent Buddhist complex of Angkor Wat
Explore ancient Khmer legends' mysteries
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Perhaps what truly strikes you about Angkor is the desolation left behind by the fading prosperity—the power of time.
The silhouette of history in the fading afterglow of the setting sun is a truly breathtaking beauty.
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Royal Palace of Cambodia
4.5
/5
901 reviews
5.9
From TWD 330
Based on 8,294 reviews
Khan Daun Penh | >100 km from downtown
Phone +85512721915
Address: Samdach Sothearos Blvd (3), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.2 of Night Attractions in Cambodia
Highlights:
Experience local vibes at dusk
Khmer-style spires & religious colors
Saved by 299 users335 positive reviews
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The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, with its magnificent interior, is well worth a visit in Cambodia. It's small, so two hours is plenty for exploring and making for some stunning photos.
Please be sure to wear long pants or a long skirt when visiting.
$10.25 Entrance fee as of today. Intended to visit after 2 pm as most information online mentioned that 11:00-2:00 was their lunch break. However, my tuktuk driver for the day insisted that it's open. So he dropped me off at around 1:30, and was actually allowed to enter. Strolled around for around 40 mins. Unfortunately some areas are under construction at the moment. Still enjoyed the other areas, nonetheless. Ended the visit with fresh fruit smoothie ($2) by the exit. Free water bottles are also provided before you leave.I regret not taking more photos.
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Angkor National Museum
4.7
/5
1082 reviews
5.7
From TWD 347
Based on 3,432 reviews
Angkor | >100 km from downtown
Phone +85563966601
Address: 968 Vithei Preah Sihanouk Ave, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Stroll through beautiful surrounding gardens
Angkor Wat & modern architecture fusion
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It's good to preview the background and history of Angkor Wat before going to Angkor Wat. There are also Chinese video explanations, which are very good. The route design of the entire tour is also very good, and you will not walk the same way or walk around without direction.
It's worth a visit. You can take a quick look and listen to the guide for 2-3 hours. After all, it's too hot outdoors, so it's quite comfortable to do indoor activities. There are basically Angkor stone artifacts inside. The guide is 5USD for rent, which is paid on site.
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Tonle Sap River
4.8
/5
177 reviews
5.3
Khan Russey Keo | >100 km from downtown
Phone +85577357361
Address: Cambodia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
No.3 of Night Attractions in Cambodia
Highlights:
Riverbank stroll with Royal Palace Museum views
Witness the spectacle of the Tonle Sap's reversing flow
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Lake Tonrisa is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, and its sunset is a famous landscape in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The following introduction for you: Watching experience when the sun sinks, the sky is dyed orange red, the beautiful sunset dyes the lake gold, the water and the sky are the same color, the return fishing boat is dragging the cockroach, and the silver scale and embers on the fishing net are intertwined and twinkling. There are high-footed houses floating around, schools, shops, churches, orange sunsets on fishermen's wooden houses, as if breaking into the magic scene, the atmosphere is full. The best time and place to watch ● season: dry season (December - March the next year) no wind and waves, safer, suitable for viewing. However, the lake is large in the rainy season (May-October), and you can also see the unique water forest and the sunset. ● Location: You can take a boat to the center of the lake or go to Kerong Temple. It overlooks the lake with the hills, which is an ideal place to watch; You can also choose the water restaurant on the shore of the lake, enjoy the scenery while dining. Some travel companies in the related travel projects have launched a private sunset tour of Donglisa Lake, which lasts about 2 hours. It provides transportation, drivers and guides, as well as cold water and beer, but the ferry tickets need to be purchased separately. Visitors can enjoy the sunset and the local fishing industry during the boat ride.
The following is a three-day play guide for Donglisa Lake with Siem Reap as its foothold: Prepare for the best travel time: If you want to enjoy the unique landscape of Donglisa Lake like "Venice of the East" and experience the lively life of the water people, it is recommended to choose the rainy season (May - October) to go; If you like dry weather, dry season (November - April the next year) is also a good choice. ● Tickets: about $15. ● Transportation: ○ You can reach Lake Donglisa by motorcycle or bicycle. A motorcycle with a driver is 12-20 dollars a day. The locals are called "TUTUK". A car can take up to 6 people. It is recommended to take 2-5 people. ○ If there are many people, you can charter a car. ○ You can also choose to drive a motorcycle, but beware of car thieves. First day of the itinerary: Siem Reap city experience and first exploration of Donglisa Lake ● Morning: After arriving in Siem Reap, take a break at the hotel to relieve the fatigue of the journey. After walking to the old market, the houses are low, the shops are dense, and the goods are sold. Here you can feel the local market atmosphere and buy some special souvenirs. You can also go to the vegetable market to see the local fresh ingredients and authentic Aboriginal life. ● Afternoon: Take the transportation to Donglisa Lake. Upon arrival, buy tickets and board the cruise ship and start visiting Lake Cavelisa. Enjoy the unique scenery of the water village, the residents here live on the water all year round, most of the houses are built on the water, except for a few high-foot houses, most of the boat houses are built on a platform made of multiple large gasoline barrels, which can migrate at any time with the lake. Village middle school, shops and other facilities are all available. ● Night: Return to the downtown area of Siem Reap and dine at the Red Piano Restaurant. The environment is elegant and there are many foods. It is a good place to relax. Second day: Deep tour around Donglisa Lake ● Morning: Go to Donglisa Lake again, choose to visit some niche water areas, and observe the daily life of water residents up close, such as fishing, laundry, and picking up children to school. You can also communicate with local residents to learn about their unique culture and lifestyle. ● Afternoon: Find a specialty restaurant by the lake to taste local cuisine such as fresh lake fish. After that, you can take a break in the lounge area by the lake and enjoy the lake view. If you are interested, you can also participate in some water activities, such as boating. ● In the evening: enjoy the sunset view by the lake, the afterglow of the sunset is sprinkled on the lake, sparkling and beautiful. After returning to the city, stroll around the night market in the city and taste a variety of local snacks. Day 3: Tour of surrounding cultural attractions ● Morning: Visit the Rolos site near Donglisa Lake. Rolos site is the original capital site of the Angkor Dynasty, with a long history and unique architectural style, where you can feel the charm of ancient Cambodian civilization. ● Afternoon: After the tour of the Rolos site, pack your bags and prepare for the return trip. Before leaving, you can buy some Cambodian special gifts such as spices and silk products in the city.
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Angkor Thom
4.8
/5
696 reviews
5.1
Based on 8,669 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +85563965414
Address: Angkor Archaeological Park, Krong Siem Reap 17000
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Moat surrounds & adds mystery
54 Khmer-smiling Buddha statues
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【Angkor Thom】
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom, also known as Angkor Thom, was built in the 9th century and covers an area of nearly 9 square kilometers. It was the capital built by King Jayavarman VII and the last capital before the end of the glorious era of Angkor civilization. According to the description of "Records of Cambodia" by Zhou Daguan, an envoy of the Yuan Dynasty, Angkor Thom was prosperous and bustling at the end of the 13th century, with magnificent buildings, which was no less impressive than the cities of the Yuan Dynasty in China at that time.
Angkor Thom has a total of five gates, with Buddha statues carved on all four sides of the gates. There is a long row of stone statues on both sides of the gates, which is a famous attraction in itself. There are many Angkor ruins scattered in Angkor Thom, the more famous ones are Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King.
At the south gate of Tsurugi Castle, the path leading to the gate crosses the moat. The bridge is crowded with people. From afar, you can see the iconic stone-carved human-faced tower smiling at the four directions above the gate of Tsurugi Castle. As soon as you step onto the path, you can see the head of the Naga snake god standing tall. The long rope-like body of the Naga snake god runs through the entire path. There are two rows of stone statues evenly distributed on both sides, each with 27 2.5-meter-high kneeling stone busts lined up in a row. On one side are the gods, and on the other side are the Asuras, and the two sides are wrestling fiercely. The most interesting thing is that the facial expressions of the statues on both sides of the path are completely different. The statue on the left is a good god, with kind eyes and a smile on his face; the statue on the right is an Asura, with eyes wide open and a fierce look. Because of his ferocious face, he is called the evil god.
Angkor Thom is the name of the temple complex to the north of Angkor Wat. It includes, most famously Bayon, but also other dozens of other smaller gates and temples. You could spend days exploring around in here.
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Tonle Sap Lake
4.4
/5
905 reviews
5.0
Based on 2,334 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +85512832812
Address: Cambodia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.2 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Cambodia
Highlights:
Experience local fishermen's life
Unique lake culture & charm
182 positive reviews
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Tonglisa Lake can see the Khmer water family, feel the life of the local poor, you can also take a boat to visit the mangrove forest, explore the water world, of course, the most beautiful is the sunset on the lake, feel the sunset process on the lake!
I went to the floating village and felt that the people here really had a hard life. There were many children running around naked on the street. In an open and dilapidated classroom, the children were very enthusiastic when they saw tourists. They would ask you what your name is and where you are from. They might only know a few words in English but would keep talking to you. The sunset at Tonle Sap Lake is so beautiful. Because the lake is so big, it looks like a sunset on the sea. It was the first time I saw the sun set so clearly.
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Phnom Penh Night Market
4.2
/5
102 reviews
4.9
Based on 846 reviews
Khan Daun Penh | >100 km from downtown
Phone +85523222839
Address: HWFG+JV8, Preah Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.4 of Night Attractions in Cambodia
Highlights:
Taste Cambodian cuisine & crafts
Rich stalls & themed shops
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Plenty of foods available for all local and international tourists. Near the market, you can enjoy sightseeing along the Mekong river with vibrant bars and pubs
Phnom Penh Night Market is located by the Tonle Sap River, between Road 102 and Road 106. It is an open-air night market, rebuilt from a street garden. The original grass was replaced by a cement brick floor, covering an area of about 2,000 square meters, surrounded by iron pipe railings. There is a constant stream of people every night, especially during the peak tourist season. There are many kinds of goods in the night market, including clothing, shoes and hats, flowers, food, jewelry, cosmetics, daily necessities, and a large number of stone carvings, bamboo and wood products, and Khmer-style Buddha statues and other handicrafts. It is also close to the Tonle Sap River and the bar street with many foreigners, so you can also go there for a stroll.
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Phare, The Cambodian Circus
4.6
/5
52 reviews
4.8
From TWD 547
Based on 13,259 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +85592225320
Address: Intersection, Ring Road, south of the, Sok San Rd, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.5 of Night Attractions in Cambodia
Highlights:
High-level acrobatics & dance
Circus show by Angkor Wat
75% positive reviews
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It definitely was an experience! They have different stories to showcase. I was able to witness "Sokha". A mix of drama and comedy play, while showcasing their acrobatic skills. It tells a story about a young girl who experienced the dark times during the rogue and was able to heal through expressing her love for art and also encouraged other affected children to do the same. You'll definitely have a great time. Most importantly, profits will be used to fund their art school.
Worth to visit. The shows starts is very good. Although the shows starts at 8pm, the food stores are opened from 5.30pm onwards. There are also some performances at 7pm by the local kids performing the traditional dances.
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Ta Prohm Temple
4.7
/5
858 reviews
4.7
Based on 19,478 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +85563765577
Address: Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1.5-2 hours
Highlights:
Temple entwined with giant roots
Tomb Raider real-life adventure
Saved by 170 users176 positive reviews
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【Ta Prohm Temple】
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm Temple was built in 1186. It is a temple dedicated by the ancient Angkor king to his mother. Its architectural style is the same as Bayon Temple. "In the Mood for Love" and "Tomb Raider" both chose this place as a filming location. The main feature is the tree-wrapped tower. The whole temple is surrounded by dense trees, entangled for thousands of years. The roots of the ancient trees penetrate into the stone texture of the temple and merge with the temple.
Ta Prohm is a mausoleum built by Jayavarman VII in memory of his mother. It faces east and west, is large in scale, has a moat, and has many pagodas and corridors. Ta Prohm is located in the core area of Angkor Thom, not far from Angkor Wat and Greater Angkor Thom. It is characterized by years of disrepair and is not as well preserved as Angkor Wat and Bayon Temple, providing a foundation for the growth of large trees. Entering from the west gate, you can see from afar the dilapidated ancient temple covered with shade and birds singing. Many corridors and pagodas have collapsed into piles of rocks, and some are tilted and crumbling. Moss appears everywhere, giving it a sense of vicissitudes. From east to west, the first large tree grows on the vault of the tower and the cross corridor. The roots fork and then fall straight down along the wall, leaving two door frames. Going further inward, you can pass through the Sutra Library, through a corridor, and climb the wooden plank road on the stone pile between the corridor and the pagoda. You can see the roots of the second big tree split into two forks, sliding down the corridor wall like a snake; then go around to the other side of the corridor, and the big tree falls neatly like a waterfall on this side. This place is already under the shade of the big tree. The forked branches converge into a trunk behind the pagodas and fall down. It is not visible until you pass through a corridor and reach an open space between the pagoda and the corridor. You can see the roots of the big tree falling like a scattered waterfall, leaving a door frame in the middle. In "Tomb Raider", Laura fell into the hall here. Enter the pagoda on the right to visit the urn. Go around the pagoda through the vertical and horizontal corridors to see another big tree, the shape of which is free to imagine. There is an open space on the other side, and then you can walk out of the temple.
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Independence Monument
4.4
/5
363 reviews
4.7
Based on 1,821 reviews
Sangkat Chakto Mukh | >100 km from downtown
Phone +855965638118
Address: Norodom Blvd, 41, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
No.6 of Night Attractions in Cambodia
Highlights:
King's grand celebration on National Day
Landmark at Phnom Penh's intersection
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Cambodia🇰🇭Phnom Penh【Independence Monument】
The Independence Monument was built to commemorate Cambodia's independence from French colonial rule on November 9, 1953. It was completed in March 1958, 37 meters high, with 7 floors, and 100 snake gods (symbols of Cambodian culture) on it. Every year during Independence Day, the Cambodian king or the king's representative holds a grand celebration here. Many visiting foreign heads of state also come here to lay wreaths.
In 1863, Cambodia was invaded by France and occupied by Japan in 1940. After Japan surrendered in 1945, the French colonists returned and invaded Cambodia again
Address: Norodom Blvd, 41, Phnom Penh
Considered the center of Phnom Penh, the independence Monument is iconic. It's te city's heartbeat- people exercise, dance, relax or shop.
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