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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- Koh Sdach ArchipelagoNeighborhoodLargely undiscovered islands along the coast.
- Koh KongNeighborhoodLarge, almost undeveloped island.
- Koh RusseyNeighborhoodSmall island with upscale resorts.
- Koh Ta KhievNeighborhoodSmall island with low-key backpacker bungalows.
- Koh RongNeighborhood
- Koh Rong SanloemNeighborhood
- 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.
- 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.
- National MuseumMuseumPhnom Penh, Cambodia