
Top 10 Attractions in Cambodia (2018)
1. Angkor Wat
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📁 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
2. Angkor Thom
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📁 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
3. Bayon Temple
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📁 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
4. Ta Prohm
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📁 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
5. Royal Palace
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📁 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
6. Silver Pagoda
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📁 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
7. Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
📁 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
8. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
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📁 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
9. National Museum of Cambodia
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📁 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
10. Beaches in Sihanoukville
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📁 Beach, Panorama
📍 Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville’s Beaches – Highlights
- Tranquil & scenic beaches
- Beautiful white sands
- Panoramic sunset views
- Delicious seafood restaurants
Map of Top 10 Attractions in Cambodia
Author: Jeutravel.com
Date Published: 7 August 2017
Last Updated: 7 February 2018