HomeAsiaSoutheast AsiaCambodia 13 Places to Visit in Cambodia + Things To Do for First-Timers By Marcos Detourista. Updated on January 2, 2019. Where to go in Cambodia? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, what to do in Cambodia, best places to visit, Cambodia tourist spots, attractions & more. Do not miss Cambodia, if you love to go on temple runs. This country to home to Southeast Asia’s grandest archaeological site — the ancient city of Angkor. Most travelers only go to Siem Reap to see Angkor Wat. Hopefully, this list will inspire you to visit the country longer and see to other destinations that are worth a peek. Read on to discover must-visit places and top things to do for first-time travelers. Follow me on Instagram 1. Siem Reap Apsara Dancers, in Siem Reap, Cambodia Siem Reap-Pub Street, Cambodia Siem Reap riverside, Cambodia Angkor Wat is a good reason to wander into this part of the world. It is but one temple in the ancient city of Angkor, which is filled with many other ruined structures worth visiting as well. Travelers arrive by way of Siem Reap, the tourist hub to Angkor and busiest international gateway to Cambodia. How to go — Siem Reap International Airport (REP) is Cambodia’s busiest airport. This airport serves direct flights from Kuala Lumpur (2h flight duration), Bangkok (1h), Singapore (2H), Hong Kong (2H 40m), Seoul and other cities in Southeast and East Asia. Popular airlines include AirAsia, Cambodia Angkor Air, SilkAir, Sky Angkor Airlines, Thai Airways & Vietnam Airlines. Siem Reap is a popular route along the Thailand-Cambodia-Vietnam “Banana Pancake” trail. It is possible to travel by land to Siem Reap from Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) via several border crossings. Travel time to Siem Reap from Bangkok is 10 to 12 hours. Meanwhile travel time from Ho Chi Minh may take 12 hours. From the Philippines, direct Manila to Siem Reap flights are operated by Cebu Pacific Air. Flight duration is around 3 hours. Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Angkor Wat & Little Circuit Guided Join-In Tour 17% OFF Banteay Srei & Angkor Grand Circuit Guided Join-In Tour Siem Reap Private Car Charter Places to see + things to do Angkor Wat View of Angkor Wat (temple) from the lotus-filled reflecting pond, in Siem Reap, Cambodia Angkor Wat wall relief – The Churning of the Ocean of Milk, in Siem Reap, Cambodia Sunrise at Angkor Wat, in Siem Reap, Cambodia Top discounts Angkor Wat & Little Circuit Guided Join-In Tour 9% OFF Siem Reap Bike Angor Temples Tour Angkor Small Circuit Ta Prohm (temple), in Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia Bayon Temple, in Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia Sunset at Phnom Bakheng (temple), in Siem Reap, Cambodia Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom & more Top discounts 9% OFF Siem Reap Uncovering Angkor Tour Angkor Grand Circuit Banteay Srei in Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia Preah Khan (temple), in Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia Neak Pean (temple), in Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia Banteay Samre (temple), in Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia Banteay Srei & more Top discounts 17% OFF Banteay Srei & Angkor Grand Circuit Guided Join-In Tour Koh Ker & Beng Mealea Koh Ker-Thom Temple near Siem Reap, Cambodia Beng Melea Temple, near Siem Reap, Cambodia Bakong Temple in Rolous Temple Group, Siem Reap, Cambodia Koh Ker-Pram Temple near Siem Reap, Cambodia Top discounts Koh Ker and Beng Mealea Day Tour Phnom Kulen Phnom Kulen Waterfall near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Photo by Narith5. Kbal Spean, Cambodia. Photo by eric yeargan. Top discounts 5% OFF Siem Reap-Kulen Mountain Motorbike Adventure See more 9 Places To Visit in Siem Reap Siem Reap Travel Guide 2. Phnom Penh National Museum, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Angkor Wat replica at the Royal Palace, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Central Market in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Choeung Ek Genocidal Center (Killing Fields), in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city, is a popular spot on the famous Thailand-Cambodia-Vietnam Indochina trail. This city is home to the Royal Palace, found on the riverside along with the impressive National Museum. Phnom Penh is also a jump-off point to several sites of the infamous Killing Fields. How to go — Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) is Cambodia’s second busiest airport. This airport serves direct flights from Kuala Lumpur (1h 45m), Bangkok (1h), Singapore (2H), Hong Kong (2H 40m), Taipei, Seoul and other cities in Southeast, East Asia and the Middle East. Popular airlines include AirAsia, Cambodia Angkor Air, SilkAir, Sky Angkor Airlines, Thai Airways & Vietnam Airlines. Flight duration between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh is 1 hour. Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Phnom Penh half-day join-in city tour Phnom Penh – Ho Chi Minh, Kampot, or Kep Bus by Giant Ibis Global WiFi + Powerbank (Global Pickup) Skyroam 4G See more 9 Places To Visit in Phnom Penh 3. Sihanoukville Otres Beach in Sihanoukville, Cambodia Sokha Beach in Sihanoukville, Cambodia Ochheuteal Beach in Sihanoukville, Cambodia This seaside resort town on the southern coast of Cambodia boasts of some of mainland Southeast Asia’s best white sand beaches. If Thailand’s islands are too touristic for you, the off-shore islands of Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem, near Sihanoukville, might be a more worthwhile visit. How to go — The quickest way is to go by flight. Sihanouk International Airport (KOS) serves flights from Kuala Lumpur (1.5 hours flight duration), Ho Chi Minh (1h 20m), Siem Reap (1h) and Phnom Penh (30m). Flights are operated by AirAsia, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cambodia Bayon Airlines & JC International Airlines. Sihanoukville is also popular reached by bus or car. The land trip from Phnom Penh take between 3.5 and 6 hours. Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Sihanoukville-Koh Rong Sanloem ferry Sihanoukville-Koh Rong Island ferry 4. Koh Rong Sanloem Long Beach in Koh Rong (island), Cambodia Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Sihanoukville-Koh Rong Sanloem ferry Koh Rong Samloem Snorkeling and Diving Experience from Sihanoukville Koh Rong Samloen Snorkeling with Bioluminescent Plankton from Sihanoukville 5. Koh Rong Saracen Bay Beach in Koh Rong Samloem (island), Cambodia Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Sihanoukville-Koh Rong Sanloem ferry Sihanoukville-Koh Rong Island ferry 6. Kampot Kampot Lotus Pond, Cambodia Kampot riverside, Cambodia The provinces of Kampot and Kep are situated on Cambodia’s southern coast. They are popular destinations among Cambodians for weekend getaways and foreign travelers who want to get away from the tourist crowds at Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. Though only under an hour’s travel apart, each has distinct attractions to offer. Kampot, popular for trips to Bokor National Park, has a riverside setting, while Kep, is known for sandy beaches and upscale resorts. How to go — Kampot and Kep are about a 4 to 5-hour drive south of Phnom Penh. You can go by bus, mini-bus, taxi or private car charter. Kampot and Kep are located close to each other. Travel time between the two towns usually takes 35 to 45 minutes. Top discounts Phnom Penh – Ho Chi Minh, Kampot, or Kep Bus by Giant Ibis 7. Kep Kep Beach, Cambodia Top discounts Phnom Penh – Ho Chi Minh, Kampot, or Kep Bus by Giant Ibis 8. Kratie Sunset at the Mekong River, in Kratie, Cambodia Kratie is a small riverside city in North Cambodia that is a popular stopover on the long overland journey from Cambodia to Laos. It is the place to go if you want to see Irrawaddy dolphins and enjoy blissful sunsets along the Mekong River. How to go — Kratie is 6 to 7 hours north of Phnom Penh or eight hours from Siem Reap. Buses from Pakse, Laos to Kratie take around 8 hours. 9. Tonle Sap Tonle Sap-Kampong Phuk in Cambodia. Phnom Krom Temple near Chong Khneas floating village, in Tonle Sap, Cambodia On My Bucketlist 10. Mondulkiri Mondulkiri, Cambodia. Photo by Tom Curt. 11. Koh Kong Koh Kong, Cambodia. Photo by Rich. 12. Preah Vihear Preah Vihear Temple. Photo by Tom Curt. 13. Battambang Battambang-Wat Ek, Cambodia. Photo by Jacques Beaulieu. Places to visit in Cambodia 1. Siem Reap Angkor Wat Angkor Small Circuit Angkor Grand Circuit Koh Ker & Beng Mealea Phnom Kulen 2. Phnom Penh 3. Sihanoukville 4. Koh Rong Sanloem 5. Koh Rong 6. Kampot 7. Kep 8. Kratie 9. Tonle Sap On My Bucketlist 10. Mondulkiri 11. Koh Kong 12. Preah Vihear 13. Battambang Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. Don’t Stop Here Click below for more travel inspiration: 7 Places To Visit in Sihanoukville & Koh Rong Islands 9 Places To Visit in Phnom Penh 9 Places To Visit in Siem Reap Siem Reap Travel Guide Bangkok Travel Guide 7 Places To Visit in Sihanoukville & Koh Rong Islands 10 Places To Visit in Kampot & Kep Share your travel goals with #detourista 🏠💙There's no place like home Happy Holidays my home, the Philippines' CITY OF L♥️VE . #ilo 🧘♂️ stretching is the new flex loving th Duyan with a view 🍃 . 😍 Mizpah Garden, Alimo Monday view 💚 exploring central Iloilo highland 'Tis the Season of Joy in the City of Love 🎄❤ Follow on Instagram Pin on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/detourista/best-of-detourista/ Don’t leave yet. 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Margauz says December 24, 2018 at 12:45 pm I love temple and one of my dream place ti visit is cambodia to see angkok wat. Glad I cam across to your blog. We’ll list down this place to visit in cambodia. Thank you. Reply