Lonely PlanetSep 23, 2026
The 10 Best Places to Visit in Cambodia
These 10 places in the richly diverse and beautiful nation of Cambodia should be strong contenders for your next itinerary.
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- Bokor Hill StationSightAtmospheric mountain retreat.
- Elsewhere
- Angkor WatSightSiem Reap, CambodiaWorld's largest religious building.
- BayonAttractionSiem Reap, CambodiaUnique temple with enigmatic carved stone faces.
- Ta ProhmAttractionSiem Reap, CambodiaTemple where wild nature has run riot.
- Banteay SreiAttractionSiem Reap, CambodiaExquisitely carved outlying temple site.
- AngkorSightSiem Reap, CambodiaSpectacular temples, including Angkor Wat and Bayon.
- Beng MealeaSightSiem Reap, CambodiaOvergrown ruins of an outlying temple.
- Prasat Thom at Koh KerSightKoh Ker, CambodiaMayan-style pyramid temple.
- Koh Sdach ArchipelagoNeighborhoodSihanoukville, CambodiaLargely undiscovered islands along the coast.
- Koh KongNeighborhoodSihanoukville, CambodiaLarge, almost undeveloped island.
- Koh RusseyNeighborhoodSihanoukville, CambodiaSmall island with upscale resorts.
- Koh Ta KhievNeighborhoodSihanoukville, CambodiaSmall island with low-key backpacker bungalows.
- Kep National ParkTrailKep, CambodiaOffers hiking opportunities.
- Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island)NeighborhoodKep, CambodiaGreat spot to escape the hubbub.
- Tuol Sleng prisonMuseumPhnom Penh, CambodiaHarrowing museum of Cambodian history.
- Bassac LaneNeighborhoodPhnom Penh, CambodiaAlleyway packed with eclectic bars.
- Cardamom MountainsTrailPhnom Penh, CambodiaRemote mountains with natural sites and biodiversity.
- Stung Areng ValleyNeighborhoodPhnom Penh, CambodiaIsolated valley within the Cardamom Mountains.
- Koh RongNeighborhoodSihanoukville, Cambodia
- Koh Rong SanloemNeighborhoodSihanoukville, Cambodia
- National MuseumMuseumPhnom Penh, Cambodia