Cambodia
Most travelers come to Siem Reap to see the Angkor temples, while Phnom Penh has a more urban feel. Some itineraries also add Sihanoukville for a beach getaway.
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Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is Cambodia's capital and largest city, serving as the center of administration, economy, and culture. It makes an excellent starting point for a trip through Cambodia.
20 sights 9 guides Phnom Penh Techo International Airport (KTI)
Angkor
Angkor is an archaeological site north of Tonlé Sap Lake in northwestern Cambodia, once the capital of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th century. Walking among its magnificent temples, visitors can sense the traces of the ancient kingdom.
45 sights 9 guides Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI)
Siem Reap
Siem Reap is the gateway city for exploring the Angkor temple complex, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Bayon. South of the city lies Tonlé Sap, Southeast Asia's largest lake, which is also worth visiting.
44 sights 9 guides Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI)
Battambang
Battambang is a city in northwestern Cambodia and the country's second largest. It's a pleasant place to stroll around at a relaxed pace and enjoy the charm of a modest provincial town.
13 sights 9 guides Battambang Airport (BBM)
Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville is a beach city on the Gulf of Thailand in southwestern Cambodia, where sandy beaches and wetlands line the coast. It's also a great base for visiting the small islands nearby.
2 sights 9 guides Sihanouk International Airport
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Temples & religious sites
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is the best-preserved temple among the Angkor ruins in Siem Reap, Cambodia, built in the 12th century during the Khmer Empire. Its intricate architecture blending Hindu and Buddhist culture has made it a world-famous destination.
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Angkor Thom
The remains of the last capital of the Khmer Empire, located within the Angkor archaeological site in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Walking through the grand ruins built by Jayavarman VII in the 12th century, visitors can feel the presence of the ancient dynasty.
Temples & religious sites
Bayon
The Bayon is a Khmer temple at the heart of Angkor Thom in Cambodia, built in the late 12th century on the order of Jayavarman VII. Once regarded as the foremost temple of the Khmer Empire, it exudes grandeur at every turn.
Temples & religious sites
Baphuon
Baphuon is a three-tiered temple mountain located inside Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon. Built in the mid-11th century to honor Shiva, it showcases distinctive arched architecture.
Heritage & monuments
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm is a temple within the Angkor complex, built as a Buddhist temple in the late 12th century and later converted to Hindu worship. It was founded by the Khmer king Jayavarman VII.
Temples & religious sites
Banteay Kdei
A Buddhist temple within the Angkor complex, built in the Bayon style during the reign of Jayavarman VII in the 12th–13th centuries. Near Ta Prohm, it offers a quiet, unassuming atmosphere steeped in Angkor's old-world charm.
Heritage & monuments
Preah Khan
Preah Khan is one of the Angkor temples in Cambodia, blending Buddhist and Hindu architectural styles. Located northeast of Angkor Thom, it's a great spot to explore like uncovering an ancient ruin.
Temples & religious sites
Baksei Chamkrong
Baksei Chamkrong is a Hindu temple within the Angkor site in Siem Reap, dedicated to Shiva and said to have once housed a golden statue of the god. It sits along the route into Angkor Thom, making it easy to visit together.
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