Phnom Penh – starting from the Royal Palace, the National Museum to the saffron-clad monks, this city is located on the banks of the River Mekong. In the ancient era, this city was called as the Pearl of Asia but was destroyed by years of war. Today the capital city of Cambodia is completely westernized with cafe culture, top-notch dining options, and premium bars. The city still bears glimpses of the French colonial days.
Angkor – the capital during the Khmer rule, the place is filled with archaeological sites. More than 1000 ruined temples occupy the entire city. Though the government has restored some of the temples, must-see sites here include the Angkor Wat Temple, Ta Prohm, and the Bayon Temple.
Koh Ker is another temple town in Cambodia. The famous Prasat Thom, a temple 30 meter tall is one of the main attractions here.
Siam Reap is a major tourist hub. The town is covered with many premium and budget hotels and is one of the most visited places for different cuisines.
Sihanoukville is a beach town on the Gulf of Thailand. This is the place where the US fought the last battle during the Vietnam War.
Kratie is a tiny little town on the banks of the Mekong River. The town is filled with French colonial structures. The Irrawaddy Dolphins can be sighted here. There is a central market here which offers good shopping options to visitors.
Kampot is a chef’s paradise. The place is famous for black peppercorns and is also a gateway to the Bokor National Park. Boating and rafting are different activities to indulge in along with beautiful waterfalls and the famous Kampot Kompong Trach caves.
he Tonle Sap Lake is a freshwater body. It is surrounded by many floating villages and is the ideal place for bird watching and having glimpses of freshwater marine life.
Poipet is the border town between Cambodia and Thailand and it is filled with casinos and karaoke bars.
The Virachey National Park is for nature and wildlife lovers. Filled with bamboo bushes, waterfalls, mountains, fountains and timberlands, this place is marked with rich biodiversity.
Things to do:
a. The unique experience of watching Planktons Glow at the beaches of Koh Rong at night.
b. Watching the land of Temples from high up in the air by taking a micro-light flight above Cambodia.
c. Scuba dive to watch the great coral reefs and marine life at Koh Rong, Koh Koh, Koh Tang, and Koh Prins.
d. Kayaking over River Mekong and Tonle San River. And if you are looking for ocean kayaking, then try the same at one of the beach towns.
e. For the daring, a field visit to the adjoining areas of Phnom Penh to watch the place filled with skulls and skeletons of those who were killed by the Khmer Rouge is a must-do activity.
f. Biking along with the country – adventure enthusiasts can bike through paddy and rice fields and tracks in the jungles. The view that awaits tourists here is breathtaking with cascading waterfalls and dense forests.
g. Watching the sunrise at the temple complex of Angkor Wat.
h. Quad biking through the beautiful countryside, villages, temple ruins and paddy fields is another great activity to indulge in.
