Awesome Sightseeing Destinations In Cambodia

Pictured: Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia.

Angkor Wat temple is an old ruin of a large temple complex and a fantastic example of old architecture within this region of Asia. The spectacular ruins are overgrown with tree roots as it slowly gets consumed by the surrounding wilderness and the jungle. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pictured: The iconic Ko Paen bamboo bridge of Kampong Cham in the Tonle Sap River.

The bridge is one of the province’s most popular tourist attractions and a sustainable feat of engineering. It is claimed that this is the longest bamboo bridge in the world.

Pictured: A person walking in the sun on the pristine white sand beach along the blue coastline on Koh Rong Island.

This is a large island of 78 square kilometres and there are 7 bays and 28 beaches making this a beach lover’s paradise.

Pictured: the intricate golden decor on the rooftops of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The palace is a splendid architectural achievement and is a golden example of Khmer architecture.

Pictured: The ruins featuring the mysterious smiling faces of the Bayon temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

The Bayon is a mountain temple situated in the centre of the capital city Angkor Thom (Angkor Thom was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire). The temple is best known for the massive stone faces on the towers looking in four directions. This is a great place for travellers to sample Cambodia’s Buddhist historical architecture.

Pictured: Koh Tonsay Island Beach.

The island is known as a gem of coastal Cambodia and its great for chilling out in between the coconut trees.

Pictured: The view from Phnom Sampeau.

Phnom Sampeau is the name given to a small mountain approximately 10km west of Battambang. This is a good spot for sunsets.

Pictured: Chrey Thom Waterfall in Mondulkiri province, Cambodia.

This is a natural waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and it’s well worth spending a day by the waterfall to really immerse in nature. Apparently, during the dry season the waterfall is 15 metres high and 2 metres wide. During the rainy season, the waterfall is 11 metres high and 8 metres wide. That’s like a four floor building!

Pictured: a floating village in Cambodia.

There are a few floating villages in Cambodia. The most popular ones are Kampong Phluk in Sien Reap and a (very very very touristy) village of Chong Khneas.

For an experience of a larger scale you can visit Kampong Khleang approximately 35km south east of Siem Reap and explore a much larger population that lives in a floating village. These villages are situated on Tonle Sap lake.

Pictured: Seaside sunset in Sihanoukville, Cambodia.

Sihanoukville is a coastal city and a popular beach holiday destination.