Cambodia Travel Guide — Visas, Climate & Attractions

Cambodia Travel GuideThe mighty temples of Angkor, the riverside capital Phnom Penh, floating villages on Tonle Sap, and palm-fringed coastline along the Gulf of Thailand.Key Facts

Capital: Phnom Penh

Currency: KHR / USD

Language: Khmer

Time Zone: UTC+7

Top Places to Visit

Angkor Wat — The iconic 12th-century temple complex — sunrise over the five lotus-bud towers is one of the most photographed moments in Southeast Asia.

Bayon Temple — Over 200 massive stone faces smile serenely from 54 towers at the heart of the ancient Khmer capital Angkor Thom.

Ta Prohm — Massive silk-cotton trees engulf the ruins of this 12th-century monastery — left largely unrestored for atmospheric effect. Famous from Tomb Raider.

Royal Palace, Phnom Penh — The gleaming royal residence and Silver Pagoda complex on the Tonle Sap riverfront — the ceremonial heart of the Cambodian monarchy since 1866.

Tonle Sap Lake — A vast freshwater lake with floating and stilted villages, seasonally swelling to five times its dry-season size. Boat tours from Siem Reap or Battambang.

Local Food

Fish Amok — Cambodia's national dish — a delicate coconut curry of freshwater fish steamed in banana leaf with kroeung spice paste and slok ngor leaves.

Lok Lak — Stir-fried marinated beef cubes served on a bed of fresh vegetables with a tangy lime-and-pepper dipping sauce. A Phnom Penh staple.

Nom Banh Chok — Khmer noodles — fresh rice noodles topped with a green fish-based curry sauce, raw vegetables, and banana flower. Eaten at dawn from street vendors.

Kampot Pepper Crab — Whole crab stir-fried with fresh green Kampot peppercorns — the region's famous pepper makes this dish uniquely aromatic and fiery.

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