Top 10 Attractions in Cambodia (2018)

📁 Ancient Ruins, Architecture, Monument
📍 Angkor, Siem Reap

Angkor Wat – Highlights

• Magnificent classical Khmer architectures
• The largest religious monument in the world
• Extensive bas-reliefs and majestic sculptures
• Cambodia’s World Heritage Site

Opening Hours

• Daily: 05:00 – 17:30

Angkor Pass

• 1-Day Pass: 37 USD
• 3-Day Pass: 62 USD
• 7-Day Pass: 72 USD

📁 Ancient Ruins, Architecture, Monument
📍 Angkor, Siem Reap

Angkor Thom – Highlights

• Remarkable ancient city ruins
• Exquisite bas-reliefs all around
• Massive statues with faces on 4 sides
• Cambodia’s World Heritage Site

Opening Hours

• Daily: 07:30 – 17:30

Angkor Pass

• 1-Day Pass: 37 USD
• 3-Day Pass: 62 USD
• 7-Day Pass: 72 USD

📁 Ancient Ruins, Architecture, Monument
📍 Angkor, Siem Reap

Bayon Temple – Highlights

• Extraordinary structure inside Angkor Thom
• Hundreds of mysterious giant stone faces
• Bas-reliefs depicting historical scenes
• Cambodia’s World Heritage Site

Opening Hours

• Daily: 07:30 – 17:30

Angkor Pass

• 1-Day Pass: 37 USD
• 3-Day Pass: 62 USD
• 7-Day Pass: 72 USD

📁 Ancient Ruins, Architecture, Monument
📍 Angkor, Siem Reap

Ta Prohm – Highlights

• Ancient ruins with outgrown trees
• Featured in the Tomb Raider movie
• Intricate apsara bas-reliefs
• Cambodia’s World Heritage Site

Opening Hours

• Daily: 07:30 – 17:30

Angkor Pass

• 1-Day Pass: 37 USD
• 3-Day Pass: 62 USD
• 7-Day Pass: 72 USD

📁 Palace, Architecture, Historic
📍 Phnom Penh

Royal Palace – Highlights

• Massive palace complex in Phnom Penh
• Numerous majestic Khmer style buildings
• 59m-tall spire of the Throne Hall

Opening Hours

• Daily: 08:00 – 11:00 / 14:00 – 17:00

Entrance Fee

• General: ~7 USD
• Guide: 10 USD / hour
• Includes admission to Silver Pagoda

📁 Religious Site, Architecture
📍 Phnom Penh

Silver Pagoda – Highlights

• Magnificent Khmer architecture
• Gallery of national treasures
• Thousands of silver floor tiles
• Home to The Emerald Buddha of Cambodia

Opening Hours

• Daily: 08:00 – 11:00 / 14:00 – 17:00

Entrance Fee

• General: ~7 USD
• Included in admission to Royal Palace

📁 Memorial, Burial Site, Historic
📍 Phnom Penh

Choeung Ek Genocidal Center – Highlights

• One of The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
• Memorial Stupa built for the victims
• Audio guide on Cambodian tragic history

Opening Hours

• Daily: 08:00 – 17:00

Entrance Fee

• General: 6 USD
• Includes audio tour

⚠ Warning

• There are mass graves and human skulls in the premises
• It may not be suitable for little children or the faint-hearted

📁 Museum, Historic, Memorial
📍 Phnom Penh

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum – Highlights

• Former prison and torture chambers
• Information on Cambodian tragic history
• Photographs of past prisoners and victims

Opening Hours

• Daily: 07:00 – 17:30

Entrance Fee

• General: 3 USD
• Audio Tour: 3 USD
• Guide: 6 USD

⚠ Warning

• There are horrific and gruesome displays in the premises
• It may not be suitable for little children or the faint-hearted

📁 Museum, Architecture, Archaeology
📍 Phnom Penh

National Museum of Cambodia – Highlights

• Magnificent Khmer architecture
• Cultural traditions of Cambodia
• Gallery of religious artefacts
• Exhibits of archaeological materials

Opening Hours

• Daily: 08:00 – 17:00

Entrance Fee

• Adults: 10 USD
• Children (10 – 17): 5 USD
• Children (under 10): Free

🌐 Main Website

📁 Beach, Panorama
📍 Sihanoukville

Sihanoukville’s Beaches – Highlights

• Tranquil & scenic beaches
• Beautiful white sands
• Panoramic sunset views
• Delicious seafood restaurants