Battambang
This little, two-storey art space runs regular exhibitions by local artists and also promotes a city art tour from 2pm to 6pm. Cost depends on the number…
Must-see attractions in Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Home to Cambodia's national parliament, this elaborate building is finished with traditional Khmer motifs. The access road is sometimes closed off to the…
Kep
This 'beach' has dining platforms and food shacks, but not really any sand as such. It begins a few hundred metres southeast of Kep Beach, just past the…
Cambodia–Vietnam Friendship Monument
Phnom Penh
This optimistically named monument was built to a Vietnamese (and rather communist) design in 1979. Concerts are often held in the park, which springs to…
Siem Reap
South of the city centre, Wat Athvea is an attractive pagoda on the site of an ancient temple. The old temple is still in very good condition and sees far…
Battambang
This factory is near the Sangker River bridge, about 7.5km north of Battambang. Visitors can see the bustling local industry behind Cambodian prahoc …
Cambodia
This tiny museum located in Tani commune showcases a collection of Angkorian pottery from the days of the Khmer empire. Only pottery enthusiasts are…
Battambang
Built in the early 19th century, Wat Kampheng was moved lock, stock and barrel to its present location in the 1920s. Most of the original has since been…
Kratie
This small hill with an active wat offers the best views across the Mekong on this stretch of the river. Located on the road from Kratie to Kampi, a visit…
Kampot Traditional Music School
Kampot
During set hours, visitors are welcome to observe traditional music and dance training sessions and/or performances at this school that teaches children…
Angkor Wat
This gate, which has no stairway, was used by the king and others for mounting and dismounting elephants directly from the gallery. North of the gate is a…
Cambodia
Decorated with coloured tiles, Ang Doung was built in 1891 by King Norodom to house the ashes of his father, King Ang Duong (r 1845–59), although some say…
Kep
Sitting atop a hill overlooking Kep, this tranquil wat has gorgeous views over the coast. You can take the off-shooting 'Samathi Path' from the main Kep…
Temples of Angkor
Prasat Chrung, one of four identical temples marking the corners of the Angkor Thom, rarely sees a soul, making for an atmospheric place to seek solitude…
Kep
This very modest Buddhist temple sits at the beginning of a trailhead into Kep National Park that leads past some small pagodas, a nunnery and onto the…
The Southern Islands
This idyllic swath of sand is home to just a few resorts that are all quite lovely. It's a 30-minute hike (sneakers necessary) here from Saracen Bay, or…
South Coast
Lined with barbecue shacks, this is not Ream's prettiest beach but this is the main jumping-off point for boats to Koh Ta Kiev. It's the first beach you…
Battambang
A good example of the fusing of Thai Buddhist and Cambodian Buddhist wat architecture during the Thai occupation, Wat Damrey Sar (built in 1904) features…
Battambang
This is the gallery space of local artist Loeum Lorn, who's known for creating works out of melting coloured ice and then photographing them. It's open…
Phnom Penh
This impressive statue shows the legendary former king/prime minister/statesman King Father Norodom Sihanouk, who died a national hero in 2012.
Cambodia
Mak Proum is the final resting place of King Monivong (r 1927–41). Decorated with garudas (mythical half-man, half-bird creatures), floral designs and…
Kampot
Destroyed during the Khmer Rouge period, Kampot's old French bridge was later repaired in a mishmash of styles. It is now open to motorbikes and…
Siem Reap
The official royal residence for King Sihamoni and family when they travel to Siem Reap is an austere building that has long since been overshadowed by…
Sihanoukville
The most southern section of Otres Beach, known as Otres 2, is mainly the domain of Chinese developers these days, with a few Western-oriented holdouts.
Temples of Angkor
The causeway at the west gate of Angkor Thom has completely collapsed, leaving a jumble of ancient stones sticking out of the soil, like victims of a…
Kampot
Kampot's Old Market building, with its art-deco-style concrete facade, was constructed during the 1930s. Various shops, travel agencies and cafes rim both…
Temples of Angkor
South of Prasat Thom is a 1185m-by-548m baray (reservoir) known as the Rahal. It is fed by the Sen River, which supplied water to irrigate the land in…
Temples of Angkor
Head down below the walls in the southwest corner of Angkor Thom to see the water outlet of Run Ta Dev. In its heyday this once powerful city was criss…
Phnom Penh
Performances of classical Cambodian dance were once staged in this pavilion, which is sometimes lit up at night to commemorate festivals or anniversaries.
Shrine of King Norodom Suramarit
Phnom Penh
This is the shrine of King Norodom Suramarit, the father of King Sihanouk who reigned from 1955 to 1960 following his son's abdication from the throne.
Cambodia
The northwesternmost of the three stupas at Udong, built by King Chey Chetha II (r 1618–26) to hold the ashes of his predecessor, King Soriyopor.
Temples of Angkor
One of two gates in the eastern walls of Angkor Thom, the Victory Gate was used by the Khmer kings of old upon their successful return from battle.
Sihanoukville
The highly garish and impossible-to-miss Golden Lions Roundabout sits at the top of the hill where Serendipity Beach Rd heads down to the sea.
Phnom Penh
A colourful Buddhist temple in the heart of the city (near Independence Monument) that was established as a sanctuary for holy writings.
Phnom Penh
This Buddhist temple with saffron-coloured robes flapping in the wind is particularly photogenic. It's located opposite Wat Botum Park.
Siem Reap
This wat north of town is built on the site of an early Angkorian brick temple, which still stands today at the rear of the compound.
Phnom Penh
This building once housed richly decorated sacred texts written on palm leaves (now moved to the safety of air-conditioned storage).
Phnom Penh
This building was traditionally used for royal dining; today it is used for ceremonial apsara (nymph) dances and training.
Phnom Penh
This small structure was used by the king and other royal family members to mount and dismount the royal elephants for ceremonies.
