Lonely PlanetOct 23, 2026
The 12 Best Things to Do in Cambodia
From the temples of Angkor Wat and cooking lessons in Phnom Penh to the dreamy southern beaches, here are the 12 best things to do in Cambodia.
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- Kampi dolphin poolSightNatural basin on the Mekong River to see dolphins
- Elsewhere
- Angkor WatSightSiem Reap, CambodiaSupreme example of Khmer genius, take in the sunrise
- BayonAttractionSiem Reap, CambodiaFantastical collection of towers adorned with enormous faces
- Ta ProhmAttractionSiem Reap, CambodiaOvergrown wonder with chapels strangled by tree roots
- Koh RongNeighborhoodSihanoukville, CambodiaIsland fringed by some of the country's most beautiful beaches
- Bassac LaneTrailPhnom Penh, CambodiaEclectic alley with a dozen or more boozers
- Koh KerSightSiem Reap, CambodiaPyramid temple inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Preah VihearSightKrong Preah Vihear, CambodiaMountain ruins atop a ridge in the Dangrek Mountains
- Elephant Valley ProjectPlaceMondulkiri, CambodiaEthical sanctuary for rehoming overworked or injured elephants
- Tuek Chhou RiverSightKampot, CambodiaPaddleboard past islands, mangroves, and traditional hamlets
- Bokor National ParkSightKampot, CambodiaForested ridge with spectacular sunsets on the South Coast
- Phnom Penh Yacht ClubRestaurantPhnom Penh, CambodiaOccupies a strategic corner on St 308, good for people-watching
- White Rabbit speakeasyRestaurantPhnom Penh, CambodiaImpressive cocktails
- The LibraryRestaurantPhnom Penh, CambodiaFor studious drinkers
- Casa DiegoRestaurantPhnom Penh, CambodiaSpanish-flavored for tapas treats
- Phare the Cambodian CircusPlaceSiem Reap, CambodiaPerformance art and social commentary, no animals
- Long BeachSightSihanoukville, CambodiaIsland's longest unbroken beach, a 7km stretch
- Long Set BeachSightSihanoukville, CambodiaStunning stretch of sand on the south coast
- Koh TonsaySightKep, CambodiaKnown as "Rabbit Island" to locals, quiet island
- Prek ToalSightSiem Reap, CambodiaBest-known bird sanctuary in Cambodia, wetland beside Tonle Sap
- Preah Khan Kompong SvaySightSiem Reap, CambodiaRemotest of all Cambodian temples, reached via rough roads
- Cambodia Landmine MuseumMuseumSiem Reap, CambodiaDisplays on the curse of landmines, proceeds fund campaigns
- Nature BeachSightSihanoukville, Cambodia
- Koh Tuch BeachSightSihanoukville, Cambodia