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Cambodia

A photograph of Cambodia
Photograph · Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0

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.

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information
Language spoken
Khmer
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+855
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Cambodian riel (KHR)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
117 police · 118 fire · 119 ambulance
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A, C and G · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded

Planning a visit

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  8. August: no seasonality data recorded — this month
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  12. December: no seasonality data recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Category

Historic monuments 306 Museums 17 Places of worship 467 Nature sites 33 Viewpoints 38 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 44 Entertainment 5 Nightlife 97 Family attractions 9 Art and culture 28 Activities 1

Typical visit duration

1 to 2 hours 97

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  3. Cambo Beach
    03 2 hours

    Cambo Beach

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  5. Grandir Grandir
    05 2 hours

    Grandir

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  6. Happy Bar
    06 2 hours

    Happy Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  7. Infusion bar
    07 2 hours

    Infusion bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  9. Moringa
    09 2 hours

    Moringa

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  12. The Corner
    12 2 hours

    The Corner

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  19. Angkor What
    19 2 hours

    Angkor What

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  22. Asana
    22 2 hours

    Asana

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  24. Banana Leaf
    24 2 hours

    Banana Leaf

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  25. Beatnik
    25 2 hours

    Beatnik

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  27. Beer Battle
    27 2 hours

    Beer Battle

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  28. Beergarden
    28 2 hours

    Beergarden

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  29. Bora Home
    29 2 hours

    Bora Home

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  31. Charlie's
    31 2 hours

    Charlie's

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  32. Cheers
    32 2 hours

    Cheers

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  34. Dialogue
    34 2 hours

    Dialogue

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  35. Drynk
    35 2 hours

    Drynk

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  36. Elephant Bar
    36 2 hours

    Elephant Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  38. Factory
    38 2 hours

    Factory

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  39. Family café
    39 2 hours

    Family café

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  41. Hammock Bar
    41 2 hours

    Hammock Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  42. H&DB
    42 2 hours

    H&DB

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  44. hub club
    44 2 hours

    hub club

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  45. Island Bar
    45 2 hours

    Island Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  46. Island Bar
    46 2 hours

    Island Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  50. Last Call
    50 2 hours

    Last Call

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  51. Laundry
    51 2 hours

    Laundry

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  52. Laundry
    52 2 hours

    Laundry

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  53. Linga Bar
    53 2 hours

    Linga Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  55. Long's Bar
    55 2 hours

    Long's Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  56. Lotus Bar
    56 2 hours

    Lotus Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  57. Lub D
    57 2 hours

    Lub D

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  59. Marleys
    59 2 hours

    Marleys

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  60. Menaka Bar
    60 2 hours

    Menaka Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  61. MIA Bar
    61 2 hours

    MIA Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  62. Mickeys Bar
    62 2 hours

    Mickeys Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  63. Miss Wong
    63 2 hours

    Miss Wong

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  65. Pomme
    65 2 hours

    Pomme

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  66. pub street
    66 2 hours

    pub street

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  69. Relax Bar
    69 2 hours

    Relax Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  71. Score
    71 2 hours

    Score

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  74. Silk Garden
    74 2 hours

    Silk Garden

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  75. Sky Bar
    75 2 hours

    Sky Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  76. small ktv
    76 2 hours

    small ktv

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  77. small ktv 1
    77 2 hours

    small ktv 1

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  78. small ktv 2
    78 2 hours

    small ktv 2

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  79. small ktv 3
    79 2 hours

    small ktv 3

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  80. small ktv 4
    80 2 hours

    small ktv 4

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  81. small ktv 5
    81 2 hours

    small ktv 5

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  82. Sok San
    82 2 hours

    Sok San

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  85. Temple
    85 2 hours

    Temple

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  86. Temple Pub
    86 2 hours

    Temple Pub

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  92. Tree
    92 2 hours

    Tree

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  94. Up2u
    94 2 hours

    Up2u

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  95. X-Bar
    95 2 hours

    X-Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap
  96. Yolo
    96 2 hours

    Yolo

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Siem Reap

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

Common questions

How long should a first trip to Cambodia be?

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.

What entry documents are needed for Cambodia?

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.

What is the best way to travel around Cambodia?

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.

When is a practical time to visit Cambodia?

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.

What money and payment basics apply in Cambodia?

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.

What practical safety details should I save for Cambodia?

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.