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.
Spectacular temples, including Angkor Wat and Bayon.
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- Angkor WatSightWorld's largest religious building.
- BayonAttractionUnique temple with enigmatic carved stone faces.
- Ta ProhmAttractionTemple where wild nature has run riot.
- Banteay SreiAttractionExquisitely carved outlying temple site.
- AngkorSightSpectacular temples, including Angkor Wat and Bayon.
- Beng MealeaSightOvergrown ruins of an outlying temple.
- Elsewhere
- 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.
- 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