Lonely PlanetSep 23
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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- Tuol Sleng prisonMuseumHarrowing museum of Cambodian history.
- Bassac LaneNeighborhoodAlleyway packed with eclectic bars.
- Cardamom MountainsTrailRemote mountains with natural sites and biodiversity.
- Stung Areng ValleyNeighborhoodIsolated valley within the Cardamom Mountains.
- National MuseumMuseum
- 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.
- Bokor Hill StationSightKampot, CambodiaAtmospheric mountain retreat.
- Koh RongNeighborhoodSihanoukville, Cambodia
- Koh Rong SanloemNeighborhoodSihanoukville, Cambodia