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Cambodia spans about 181,035 km² of low-lying plain, and water sets its shape: the Mekong meets the Tonlé Sap, the largest lake in Southeast Asia, near the middle of the country. Around 17 million people live here, most of them Khmer. Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city and Siem Reap the second, which matters, because Siem Reap is the town Angkor Wat is reached from — the most famous of the works the Khmer Empire began after Jayavarman II took the throne in 802. The coastline is short and faces the Gulf of Thailand.
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia. Constructed in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II, it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu before gradually transforming into a Buddhist site.
Bayon stands as the central temple of Angkor Thom, the walled city built during the Khmer Empire.
Ta Prohm is a temple within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries during the reign of King Jayavarman VII.
Banteay Srei is a 10th-century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Located roughly 25 kilometres northeast of the main Angkor complex, it stands apart from the grand state temples commissioned by kings.
Preah Khan is a major Angkorian temple complex located northeast of Angkor Thom in the Siem Reap province. Built in the late twelfth century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, it served as a Buddhist monastery and educational centre.
Phnom Bakheng is a Hindu and Buddhist temple constructed in the late ninth to early tenth century during the reign of King Yasovarman I.
Baphuon is a 11th-century Hindu temple-mountain within Angkor Thom, northwest of Bayon. Constructed under Udayadityavarman II, it was dedicated to Shiva. The temple underwent a massive, decades-long anastylosis restoration by École française d'Extrême-Orient, completed in 2011.
The Terrace of the Elephants is a monumental platform in Angkor Thom, the walled royal city of the Khmer Empire near Siem Reap.
The Terrace of the Leper King is an ancient platform within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.
Pub Street is a compact central thoroughfare in Siem Reap, Cambodia, renowned as the city's primary nightlife and dining district. The street and its immediate surrounds concentrate numerous restaurants, bars, and retail establishments catering predominantly to international visitors.
Ta Keo is an unfinished Khmer temple-mountain within the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Banteay Kdei is a Buddhist temple within the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Srah Srang is a baray, or reservoir, situated within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Constructed during the Khmer Empire, it forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.
Pre Rup is a Hindu temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built as the state temple of Khmer king Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or early 962.
East Mebon is a 10th-century temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built during the reign of King Rajendravarman. It stands on an artificial island at the center of the now-dry East Baray reservoir.
Neak Pean is a Buddhist temple within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Ta Som is a small Buddhist temple built in the late 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It sits within the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Prasat Kravan is a 10th-century Hindu temple complex located east of Angkor Wat in the Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia. Built during the reign of Harshavarman I, the temple consists of five brick towers aligned on a north-south axis.
Bakong is a Khmer temple mountain and the first temple mountain of sandstone constructed by rulers of the Khmer Empire.
Preah Ko is a Hindu temple in the Roluos group, located east of Siem Reap in Cambodia. Built in the late ninth century during the reign of King Indravarman I, it represents one of the earliest Khmer temple mountains.
Lolei is a Hindu temple located in the Roluos group northeast of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Built in the late ninth century during the reign of King Indravarman I, it represents one of the earliest Khmer temple sites in the region.
Kbal Spean is an archaeological site in the Kulen Hills northeast of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Known as the River of a Thousand Lingas, it features Hindu and Buddhist stone carvings on the riverbed and surrounding rocks.
Angkor National Museum is a museum in Siem Reap dedicated to the history, art, and culture of the Khmer Empire and the Angkor period.
The Cambodia Landmine Museum is a memorial and educational facility near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Founded by Aki Ra, a former child soldier who later became a deminer, the museum documents the legacy of landmines in Cambodia.
Artisans Angkor is a Cambodian social enterprise and craft workshop in Siem Reap, dedicated to preserving traditional Khmer artisanal techniques.
Angkor Thom is a vast walled city complex and former capital of the Khmer Empire, located within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap.
Phimeanakas is a Hindu temple located within the Angkor Thom complex near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Constructed during the Khmer Empire, it stands as a three-tiered pyramid temple representing Mount Meru in Hindu cosmology.
Prasat Suor Prat is a row of twelve laterite and sandstone towers situated opposite the Terrace of the Leper King and adjacent to the Royal Palace enclosure within Angkor Thom, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia.
Preah Palilay is a Buddhist temple within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.
Tep Pranam is a Buddhist site within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.
The Preah Pithu Group is a cluster of five small Hindu temple ruins located within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. These temples are part of the broader UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.
Victory Gate stands among the monumental entrances of Angkor Thom, the walled city that served as the last great capital of the Khmer Empire.
Ta Nei is a lesser-known Angkorian temple situated within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Thommanon is a Khmer temple ruin located in the Angkor archaeological park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was constructed during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, contemporaneous with Angkor Wat.
Chau Say Tevoda is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It stands east of Angkor Thom's Victory Gate, across the modern road from Thommanon.
Spean Thma is an ancient stone bridge located in the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Its name translates to 'Stone Bridge' in Khmer.
Krol Ko is a Buddhist temple within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.
Prasat Prei is a small Angkor-period temple ruin located within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. The temple forms part of the broader UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 1992.
East Baray is a vast ancient reservoir constructed during the Khmer Empire period, forming part of the broader Angkor archaeological landscape. This monumental water engineering work represents the sophisticated hydraulic infrastructure that sustained the medieval city of Angkor.
West Mebon is a temple ruin situated on an artificial island in the West Baray, a vast ancient reservoir near Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Ak Yum is an ancient temple ruin located in the Angkor archaeological region near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It represents one of the earlier temple structures in the Angkor area, predating many of the more famous monuments.
Phnom Bok is a hilltop temple site located northeast of Siem Reap in Cambodia. The temple sits atop Phnom Bok mountain, one of three hilltop temples built during the reign of King Yasovarman I in the late 9th century.
Chau Srei Vibol is a Khmer temple ruin situated in the Siem Reap region of Cambodia. The site forms part of the broader Angkor archaeological heritage area, which UNESCO recognizes as World Heritage site 668.
Prasat Bat Chum is a historical temple site located in the Siem Reap region of Cambodia. The structure forms part of the broader Angkorian archaeological landscape that draws visitors from across the world.
Prasat Top West is a temple structure within the Angkor archaeological zone near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It forms part of the vast UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.
Koh Ker is a remote Khmer temple complex located northeast of Siem Reap in Cambodia. It served briefly as the capital of the Khmer Empire during the 10th century under King Jayavarman IV.
Mangalartha is a Buddhist temple monument situated within the Angkor archaeological zone near Siem Reap, Cambodia. The structure forms part of the broader UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 1992, encompassing the ancient Khmer capital and its surrounding temple complexes.
Prasat Leak Neang is a Khmer temple ruin situated within the broader Angkor archaeological zone near Siem Reap, Cambodia. The structure forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992 under reference 668.
Prasat Trapeang Phong is a historical temple site in the Siem Reap region of Cambodia. The name references a small prasat, or sanctuary tower, situated near a trapeang, meaning reservoir or pond.
Tonle Sap is a seasonally inundated freshwater lake in Cambodia, connected to the Mekong River system. It is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia by volume during the wet season.
The Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity is a wildlife rescue and conservation facility near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It focuses on rehabilitating endangered native species and educating visitors about regional biodiversity threats.
Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum is a cultural institution in Siem Reap, Cambodia, dedicated to preserving and presenting artefacts connected to the Angkor World Heritage site.
Phare, The Cambodian Circus is a contemporary performing arts venue in Siem Reap. It serves as a social enterprise supporting disadvantaged Cambodian youth through professional training in circus arts, theatre, music, and dance.
War Museum Cambodia is a military history museum located in Siem Reap province. The institution collects and displays weaponry, vehicles, and equipment from Cambodia's prolonged periods of conflict, including the Khmer Rouge era and subsequent civil war.
Angkor Night Market is an evening commercial destination in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Ta Prohm Kel is a small Angkor-period temple ruin located within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Seven to ten days can combine three full Angkor days from Siem Reap with two or three days in Phnom Penh. Battambang or the southern coast needs extra nights; Angkor is a landscape of sites, not one stop to squeeze between intercity transfers.
Cambodia’s official eVisa service states which passports and border points can use electronic permission. Check the intended crossing before applying, since acceptance at an airport does not prove acceptance at every land border, and match the dates to the actual itinerary.
Phnom Penh and Siem Reap are the principal air gateways for a first visit. Coaches and private transfers carry most intercity trips, rail serves limited routes, and some waterways are seasonal; arrange Angkor transport locally with a licensed driver or tour.
The drier months from November to March are practical for temple days, though midday heat still matters. Wet-season travel brings greener landscapes and possible road or boat changes, so confirm regional access rather than treating rain as a simple nationwide closure.
Cambodian riel is the official currency, while some visitor transactions may also be quoted in US dollars. Check which currency a price uses and the condition of any notes offered in change; keep riel for small purchases instead of assuming every vendor accepts foreign cash.
Cambodia records 117 for police, 118 for fire and 119 for ambulance, with Type A, C and G sockets at 230 V. Tap-water status is Not recorded; request local guidance, and carry the address of the accommodation for transport or emergency communication.
