From the temples of Angkor to quiet islands, colonial towns and remote waterfalls — here is a clear overview of where to go in Cambodia. Click any destination for a full guide.
Major Destinations
Siem Reap & Angkor
Gateway to the Angkor temples — Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm. Lively markets, good food and easy countryside trips.
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Phnom Penh
The capital: Royal Palace, National Museum, riverside life, markets and important modern-history sites.
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Sihanoukville & Islands
Mainland gateway to Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem — white-sand beaches, snorkeling and island time.
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Kampot
Riverside town with colonial streets, famous pepper farms, salt fields and day trips to Bokor Mountain.
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Kep
Quiet coastal town known for its crab market, seafood, relaxed beaches and boat trips to Rabbit Island.
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Battambang
Charming colonial town with bamboo train, hilltop temples, bat caves and beautiful countryside.
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Preah Vihear
Dramatic clifftop UNESCO temple on the Dangrek Mountains, with sweeping views and remote atmosphere.
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Koh Kong
Cardamom foothills, mangroves, waterfalls and eco-lodges — one of Cambodia’s wildest coastal regions.
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Mondulkiri
Cool highland province of waterfalls, pine hills, ethical elephant experiences and Bunong culture.
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Ratanakiri
Remote northeast with Yeak Laom volcanic lake, waterfalls, jungle and indigenous communities.
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Kratie
Best place to see rare Irrawaddy dolphins on the Mekong, plus quiet riverside life and island cycling.
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Kampong Cham
Mekong town with Wat Nokor, rubber plantations and a relaxed riverside atmosphere.
Full guideOther Provinces & Areas
Kampong Thom
Gateway to Sambor Prei Kuk (UNESCO) — one of Southeast Asia’s oldest temple cities, plus quiet countryside.
Kampong Chhnang
Pottery villages and floating communities on the Tonle Sap — authentic rural life close to the capital.
Kampong Speu
Palm sugar production, Kirirom National Park pine forests and easy waterfall day trips from Phnom Penh.
Takeo
Phnom Chisor hilltop temple, Angkor Borei archaeological sites and classic Cambodian rice-field scenery.
Kandal & Oudong
Former royal capital of Oudong with stupas and mountain views — popular half-day trip from Phnom Penh.
Pursat
Access to the Cardamom Mountains and Tonle Sap floating villages; known for marble carving.
Stung Treng
Northern gateway where the Mekong and Sekong meet — rivers, waterfalls and remote border scenery.
Pailin
Former gem-mining area near the Thai border with scenic countryside and a quiet small-town feel.
Banteay Meanchey
Northern border province with markets, rural landscapes and access routes toward Thailand.
Oddar Meanchey
Remote northern province with rural temples, border markets and off-the-beaten-path landscapes.
Tboung Khmum
Eastern agricultural province of rubber plantations, villages and authentic rural experiences.
Prey Veng
Quiet eastern province of rice fields, pagodas and local markets — genuine rural Cambodia.
Svay Rieng
Border province with Bavet crossing to Vietnam, countryside scenery and local markets.