Top 22 Tourist Attractions In Cambodia | How To Reach | Best Time To Visit | Main Festivals
The Cambodian tourism is an interesting combination of historical heritage, natural landscapes, and rich culture. The Angkor Wat is a UNESCO world heritage site, the largest religious structure globally and the greatest tourist attraction site in the country.
In the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, there are the French colonial buildings and endless markets, as well as the Royal Palace that works in Angkoria. The tourists, also, discuss the Cambodian tragic history in the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Killing Fields, where they get the profound understanding of the Cambodian past. Sihanoukville with its crystal beaches, the serene Koh Rong islands and the scenic Cardamom mountains all make ideal getaways to nature lovers.
The largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, the Tonle Sap Lake, is the place where the floating villages are unique, and the biodiversity is also very high. Hot hospitality, old Khmer food and colorful festivals contribute to the beauty. Cambodia, with its history, culture and sceneries, is an intriguing tourist spot to all travellers.
Here’s a guide to the top tourist places to visit in Cambodia and how to reach them:
1. Phnom Penh (Capital City)
Main Attractions :
Royal Palace
Silver Pagoda
Tuol Sleng
Genocide Museum
How to Reach : Phnom Penh has International Airport. To travel in the city Taxis and Buses and Tuk Tuk are easily available. Siem Reap is about 6 hour away by Bus and 1 hour by flight from Phnom Penh.
2. Angkor Wat (Siem Reap)
Main Attractions :
The World’s Largest Religious Monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
How to Reach : Siem Reap International Airport has direct flights from Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. From Airport to Angkor Wat, Taxis and Tuk Tuk are available which is 6 km away.
3. Preah Vihear Temple
Main Attractions :
Stunning Cliff Top Temple and UNESCO World HeritageSite
How to Reach : The nearest airport is Siem Reap and from there you can take a private taxi or organised tour by road which take 5 to 6 hour to reach Preah Vihear Temple.
4. Bayon Temple (Angkor Thom)
Main Attractions :
Massive Stone Faces
How to Reach : Siem Reap International Airport is the nearest airport and from their Tuk Tuk, bike or guided tour are easily available to reach the temple.
5. Ta Prohm Temple (Siem Reap)
Main Attractions :
“Tomb Raider” Temple With Tree Roots Covering Ruins
How to Reach : It is located inside the Angkor archaeological Park which is about 15 minutes away from Angkor Wat and you can reach by Tuk Tuk or bike.
Main Attractions :
Largest Freshwater Lake In Southeast Asia With Floating Villages
How to Reach : It is about 15 km away from Siem Reap. Tuk Tuk, Bikes and Boats are easily available from Siem Reap to Tonle Sap Lake.
7. Sihanoukville
Main Attractions :
White Sandy Beaches
How to Reach : Sihanoukville has International Airport. By road Buses are available from Phnom Penh, which take 4 to 5 hours to reach Sihanoukville.
8. Koh Rong Islands
Main Attractions :
Island Getaways
How to Reach : Fly to Sihanoukville International Airport and from their Speed Boats or Ferries are available to Koh Rong Island and Koh Rong Samloem Island.
9. Battambang
Main Attractions :
French Colonial Charm
Bamboo Train
Countryside Tours
How to Reach : Take a flight to Siem Reap or Phnom Penh and from there 3 to 4 hour travel by Bus to Battambang. Trains are also available to Battambang but are less frequent.
Main Attractions :
Pepper Farms
Riverside Charm
Bokor National Park
How to Reach : Nearest airport is Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville and from there by road Buses are available which take 4 to 5 hours to reach Kampot.
Main Attractions :
Seafood
Crab Markets
Tranquil Beaches
How to Reach : Phnom Penh is nearest Airport. By Bus from Phnom Penh to Kep, it takes 4 to 5 hours to reach. Kep is 30 km from Kampot. Take Tuk Tuk or Taxi which take 40 minutes to reach Kep.
12. Cardamom Mountains
Main Attractions :
How to Reach : Take a flight to Phnom Penh or Sihanoukville. From there take a bus or meaning then to nearby Town or villages to the mountain range such as Andong Teuk, Chi Phat or Koh Kong. Local Buses, Bikes and Taxi service is available from these villages to Mountain or Jungle Area is easily available.
Best Time To Visit
November to April : During this time the weather is pleasant and dry with comfortable humidity.
This is best season for sightseeing in Angkor Wat, exploring, visiting beaches and trekking in mountain. This is the peak season for tourist to enjoy in Cambodia.
Main Festivals :
1. Khmer New Year (Choul Chnam Thmey)
Significance : This festival is celebrated in the mid of April month.
This is the main importance festival in Cambodia which month the end of harvest season and welcoming of Cambodian Traditional New Year. During this festival families gather clean their homes visit to temples and Pagoda. People are came to their villages from different cities to celebrate festival and play games specially water fights on the final day of the festival.
2. Water Festival (Bon Om Touk)
Significance : This festival usually celebrated in October or November. This festival marks the reversal of Tonle Sap River's flow. This festival is celebrated at the end of monsoon season and welcoming of a more productive agricultural year. This Festival is celebrated with colourful boat races on rivers specially in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Fire works, music and cultural programs are performed on the river side.
3. Ancestor's Day (Pchum Ben)
Significance : This festival is celebrated in the September or October based on the Buddhist lunar calendar. Is 15 day festival in which cambodian honour there ancestor with offerings at the temple. They respect there seven generation of ancestors. This is one of the most spiritual festivals in the country.
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