Discover Cambodia
Cambodia smiles through five centuries of history at once.
Angkor at sunrise, Mekong rivers and a culture defined by remarkable warmth.
Capital
Phnom Penh
Currency
Cambodian Riel (KHR), USD also used
Best Time
November to March
Vibe
Spiritual, warm, humbling
Budget
$$$Why Cambodia
Cambodia is humbling and beautiful — the temples of Angkor are unmatched, and the people you meet leave a deeper impression than any monument.
Must Try
- Beef lok lak with a fried egg
- Num pang sandwich for street breakfast
- Sugar-palm wine in the countryside
Must Visit
- Angkor Wat at sunrise (yes, do it once)
- Phnom Penh's Russian Market
- Battambang's bamboo train
Before You Go
- US dollars circulate alongside Cambodian riel
- Visit Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek with respect
- Tuk-tuk negotiation is part of the day
Local Legend
Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world by area, and the only national flag in the world to feature a building. Cambodians say if the temple ever truly falls, the country falls with it.
Explore by Category
What to Visit in Cambodia
Cities
- Phnom Penh
Landmarks
- Angkor Wat at sunrise (yes, do it once)
- Phnom Penh's Russian Market
- Battambang's bamboo train
Stories from Cambodia
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Local insight
A monk at Angkor blessed travellers' hands at sunrise with a red thread and a few drops of cold water. He said nothing for the rest of the ceremony. The thread stayed on a traveller's wrist for months.
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A local legend
Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world by area, and the only national flag in the world to feature a building. Cambodians say if the temple ever truly falls, the country falls with it.
sunset
The one line that stays
Cambodia smiles through five centuries of history at once.
4 Quizzes about Cambodia
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Destination Quiz
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Culture Quiz
Test your Cambodia ritual know-how.
Adventure Quiz
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