What are the tourist attractions in Cambodia？

Planning a trip to Cambodia requires the following preparations in advance:

1. Visa: Citizens of most countries need to apply for a tourist visa for Cambodia. You can apply for a visa at the Cambodian embassy or consulate in your country, or choose to apply for an electronic visa online. Make sure to know the visa requirements and required materials in advance, and leave enough time to process the visa application.

2. Air tickets and transportation: Book air tickets to and from Cambodia and plan your transportation mode in Cambodia. The main cities in Cambodia have airports, so you can choose to fly there. In Cambodia, you can choose to take a taxi, motorcycle, bus or boat for transportation.

3. Accommodation: Book accommodation in Cambodia in advance, and you can choose different types of accommodation such as hotels, inns, homestays or youth hostels. Choose the right place to stay according to your budget and needs.

4. Itinerary planning: Make detailed itinerary planning, including the attractions, activities and experiences you want to visit. Cambodia has many famous scenic spots, such as Angkor Wat, Siem Reap Ancient City, Phnom Penh, etc. Make sure you have enough time to visit these places.

5. Health and insurance: Ask your doctor about the vaccines you need and the preventive measures you need. Buy travel insurance to ensure medical security and emergency assistance during travel.

6. Currency and payment: Know the currency unit and exchange rate in Cambodia, and bring enough cash or credit card for payment. In Cambodia, you can pay in US dollars, but you'd better bring some local currency with you in case of emergency.

7. Culture and etiquette: Learn some Cambodian culture and etiquette in order to better integrate into the local society. Respect local customs and beliefs, and abide by local regulations and laws.

8. Language: Khmer is the official language of Cambodia, but English is usually widely used in tourist areas. Learning some basic Cambodian will help you communicate with local people.

9. Luggage and equipment: Prepare appropriate luggage and equipment according to your itinerary and season. The climate in Cambodia is usually hot and humid, so bring light and breathable clothes and comfortable shoes. At the same time, bring sunscreen, mosquito bite protection products and other necessary personal items.

I know this! I have worked and lived in Cambodia for three years and know it very well. Now I will share the information of the top ten must-see attractions in Cambodia with the needy friends ~

1. Angkor Wat Temple

brief introduction

Angkor Wat, also known as Little Angkor Wat, is one of the most famous scenic spots in Angkor's historic sites and the best-preserved building among them. In a narrow sense, Angkor Wat refers to this place.

This is a representative building in the heyday of Angkor's art, which was founded in the middle of the 12th century to worship the Hindu god Vishnu, and turned into a Buddhist temple in the late 13th century.

It is large in scale, perfectly symmetrical in shape and exquisite in relief, which embodies the peak of Khmer classical architectural art and is printed on the national flag as a symbol of Cambodia.

The shocking sunrise here is also a attraction for tourists, and it is often possible to shoot touching movies. The lotus pond on the north side of the temple is one of the best places to watch the sunrise.

Angkor Wat Temple used to be a big temple with many monks and strong incense. Now there are some relatively new Buddhist temples and monasteries in the northeast corner of the main building, and many monks still practice here.

Time reference

More than 3 hours

traffic

Can ride a bike, rent 1-2 dollars/day; You can also take a three-wheeled motorcycle within 4 people. If there are many people, you can also take a taxi.

entrance ticket

One-day ticket: $37; Three-day ticket: $62; Seven-day ticket: $72 (from January 1st to December 31st, Monday to Sunday).

Free of charge: Free of charge for people under 12.

tips:

The ticket is a joint ticket, including some scenic spots in Angkor Wat.

opening hours

05: 00-17: 30 (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)

tips:

For reference only, please refer to the actual opening status.

Location of scenic spots

Angkor Wat Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia

2. beng mealea

brief introduction

Beng mealea, which means "Lotus Pond", is a Hindu temple and one of the most mysterious and difficult temples in Angkor's historic buildings.

The temple collapsed seriously, and was shaded by trees. There was no way to go. There was originally a wide moat around the temple, but now it has dried up.

Due to poor protection, many sculptures here have been stolen. The primitive and dilapidated atmosphere makes it unique and attracts photographers all over the world.

There are some wooden plank roads next to the main hall, which were built when filming the movie "Brother Tiger". You can climb the tallest stone tower and get a glimpse of the general pattern of the main hall from a height.

telephone

+855-63-760079; +855-023-88-49-2

Time reference

1-3 hours

traffic

Charter tour with the scenic spots in the outer ring, about 65 dollars for four cars and 75 dollars for 12 minibuses; Beng mealea's toll is 5 dollars.

entrance ticket

Ordinary ticket: 5 dollars (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)

tips:

On the way, each car will be charged a toll of $5.

opening hours

07: 00-17: 30 (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)

tips:

For reference only, please refer to the actual opening situation.

Location of scenic spots

Prasat Beng Mealea，Siem Reap, Cambodia

3. Banteay Srei

brief introduction

Banteay Srei, which means "women's castle", is famous for its gorgeous colors and exquisite reliefs. It is one of the most unique and exquisite buildings in Angkor.

This Hindu temple is dedicated to Shiva, one of the three great gods of Brahmanism. It uses red sandstone as the building material and is known as the "Angkor Art Gem".

Its walls, columns, etc. are almost all covered with reliefs, among which the elegant posture of the fairy Abumulo is particularly attractive, which is as famous as the relief of Abumulo in Angkor Wat.

telephone

+855 93 633 030

Time reference

1-3 hours

traffic

Can ride a bike, rent 1-2 dollars/day; You can also take a three-wheeled motorcycle within 4 people. If there are many people, you can also take a taxi.

entrance ticket

Scenic spot pass: USD 37 for one-day tour/USD 62 for three-day tour/USD 72 for seven-day tour (Monday-Sunday from January 1st to December 31st).

opening hours

07: 30-17: 30 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)

tips:

For reference only, please refer to the actual opening situation.

Location of scenic spots

Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17000Cambodia

4. bayon temple

brief introduction

Bayon temple is located in the center of Angkor Wat. Its cloister is 160 meters long from east to west and 140 meters long from north to south. There used to be wooden roofs above the cloisters, but due to the age, only the ruins and huge stone pillars are left for future generations to mourn.

It is worth mentioning that rich and vivid sculptures are still preserved on the walls of the temple, and all the ancient war accounts, the life of ordinary people and the lakeside scenery of Tonle Sap Lake fully reveal the scene at that time, which is definitely a precious historical relic that must be seen. The vivid murals seem to tell distant stories.

The famous Khmer smile is located on the top floor of bayon temple, with 54 pagodas, each with four faces, each with a different expression, and a total of 216 different Khmer smiles.

telephone

+855-12-229884

Time reference

1 day

traffic

When you go to bayon temple, you can rent a bicycle for 1-2 USD/day. You can also take a three-wheeled motorcycle within 4 people. If there are many people, you can also take a taxi.

entrance ticket

Pass to Angkor Scenic Area: 20 USD for one-day tour, 40 USD for three-day tour and 60 USD for seven-day tour;

You don't need tickets to enter the scenic spot after 17:00, and you can visit it for free.

opening hours

06: 00-17: 00 (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Location of scenic spots

Angkor Thom Angkor Archeological Park, Krong Siem Reap, 17000 Cambodia

5. Tabulong Temple

brief introduction

-Tabulong Temple, built in 1186, is a temple dedicated by the ancient Angkor King to his mother. Its architectural style is the same as that of bayon temple, and it is the most mysterious attraction in Angkor Wat.

-the whole temple is surrounded by dense trees, which have been entangled for thousands of years, just like the scene where gods and nature fought fiercely.

-With its unique romantic temperament, In the Mood for Love and Tomb Raider both chose this place as the filming location, and tourists can also pursue a memory of light and shadow when visiting here.

-The tour route is suggested to enter from the east gate and exit from the west gate, so that you can see the "dancers' corridor" carved with rows of fairy reliefs.

telephone

+855-12-406929

Time reference

1-3 hours

traffic

Tabulong Temple is located not far from Angkor Wat. There are two ways to visit this scenic spot:

① renting a car

There are many bicycle rental points in Siem Reap, where you can rent bicycles for sightseeing at a rent of $ 1-2 per day.

② chartered car

If the number of people is 4 or more, it is recommended to take a taxi or motorcycle tour.

entrance ticket

Pass to Angkor Scenic Area: 20 USD for one-day tour, 40 USD for three-day tour and 60 USD for seven-day tour;

After 17:00, you don't need tickets to enter the scenic spot of Tabulong Temple, but you can visit it for free.

opening hours

06: 00-17: 00 (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Location of scenic spots

Angkor Archaeological Park, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

6. Sword Temple

brief introduction

Sword Temple, a major temple in Angkor Wat, was built in the 12th century during the Jaya Varman VII period. It is close to the northeast of Angkor Wat. According to legend, the temple was built by Jaya Varman VII in memory of his father.

Sword Temple was renovated from 1927 to 1932. It was built in the 12th century by Kuye Pomo VII to honor his father. It is said that Angkor Wat was being built at that time, and it became the temporary residence of the king, where he held worship and studied. There is an inscription in the temple, which was written by the son of Kuoye Pomomo VII.

Sword Temple is large in scale, and its rectangular wall is 800 meters long and 700 meters wide. There are four roads leading to the temple. At the entrance of the temple, there are several Shura and Asura holding long snakes to stir the milk sea. On the east and west sides, there is a long sandstone stone lotus wall. There used to be Buddha statues on the lotus, but they were destroyed when Shiva hosted them. There is a two-story building at the east entrance of the Sword Temple. According to legend, this house is used to store Rapier, and its circular pillars are very similar to the Mediterranean architectural style. Starting from the central Santa Tower, four long and narrow corridors extend in all directions with vaults. On the west and back of the Sword Temple are shrines dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva respectively.

telephone

+855-96-8688355

Time reference

1-3 hours

traffic

You can walk to the Sword Temple or rent a bicycle for 1-2 USD/day. You can also take a three-wheeled motorcycle within 4 people. If there are many people, you can also take a taxi.

entrance ticket

Pass to Angkor Scenic Area: 20 USD for one-day tour, 40 USD for three-day tour and 60 USD for seven-day tour.

opening hours

07: 30-17: 00 (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Location of scenic spots

AngkorCambodia

7. Phnom Penh Palace

brief introduction

The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, also known as the Four Arms Bay Grand Palace, is named after its location at the intersection of the Upper Mekong River, the tonle sap river River, the Lower Mekong River and the Bassa River. It was built by King Norodom from 1866 to 1870 and designed by top Cambodian architects. It is the royal palace of the King of Cambodia.

The architecture of the palace has the traditional Khmer architectural style and religious color, and the palaces all have minarets, representing prosperity; The temple body is painted in yellow and white, with yellow representing Buddhism and white representing Brahmanism. The palace was originally a wooden structure, and later it was converted into a cement structure, but it maintained its original style. The murals in the cloisters around the palace are Indian fairy tales carefully drawn by 40 artists.

telephone

+855-12-721915

Time reference

1-3 hours

traffic

The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh is located in the center of Phnom Penh. You can go there on foot or by train.

entrance ticket

Tickets for the Palace are 10 dollars (40,000 riels), including the license fee for photography and video recording;

Chinese tour guide is 10 dollars/hour.

opening hours

09: 00-17: 00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)

tips:

For reference only, please refer to the actual opening situation.

Location of scenic spots

Samdach Sothearos Blvd(3), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

8. Bakken Temple

brief introduction

Phnom Bakheng is a hill 1.5 kilometers northwest of Angkor Wat, from which you can look down at Angkor Wat.

Mount Bakken is 65 meters high and surrounded by trenches, symbolizing the Aral Sea surrounding Mount Sumi in the center of the world in Indian mythology. The Bakken Temple was built on a flat top. Bakken Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Angkor Wat, Cambodia. It is a temple built on Mount Bakken in the 9th century after the Angkor King Yesso Bamo I established Angkor as the capital. Miaoshan is a steep five-step platform, square, 13 meters high, 76 meters long at the bottom, and gradually reduced to 47 meters long at the top; The steep Temple Mountain symbolizes Xumi Mountain. The five pagodas at the top of the Temple Mountain symbolize the five peaks of Mount Sumi. In the center of the four sides of the abutment, there are five steep stone steps, each with ten steps, leading directly to the platform at the top of the temple. About each stone step guards a pair of sitting lions, some of which are damaged and can't be seen as lions.

telephone

+855-87-771030

Time reference

1-3 hours

traffic

You can rent a bicycle when you go to Bakken Mountain, and the rent is $ 1-2/day. You can also take a three-wheeled motorcycle within 4 people. If there are many people, you can also take a taxi.

entrance ticket

Pass to Angkor Scenic Area: 37 dollars for one-day tour, 62 dollars for three-day tour and 72 dollars for seven-day tour. Tickets are included in Angkor tickets. Buy tickets after 3 pm, and you can enter for free that evening.

opening hours

All day (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Location of scenic spots

Mount Bakken, Angkor Wat, Cambodia

9. Angkor National Museum

brief introduction

Angkor National Museum covers an area of 10,000 square meters, of which 5,000 square meters is an exhibition hall for artistic relics and pictures: the cultural relics collected in the museum are masterpieces of the artistic achievements of the Khmer Dynasty in various periods, all of which are authentic. The shape design of Angkor Wat National Museum highlights the characteristics of macro-reference and micro-change. From a distance, the top cover of the museum has the charm of Angkor Wat ancient tower. On the other hand, although the details such as the promenade, the gate square and the inlaid windows are all inspired by the design of Angkor Wat, they all incorporate modern factors, attracting many tourists to explore and inspect the rich heritage left by Khmer culture.

telephone

+855 63 966 601

Time reference

1-3 hours

traffic

Can ride a bike, rent 1-2 dollars/day; You can also take a three-wheeled motorcycle within 4 people. If there are many people, you can also take a taxi.

entrance ticket

$12 for adults and $6 for children or students;

Chinese interpreter $5/set.

opening hours

08: 30-18: 00 (April 1-September 30, Monday-Sunday)

08: 30-18: 30 (October 1st-Monday-Sunday of March 31st of the following year)

Location of scenic spots

Charles De Gaulle Krong Siem ReapCambodia

10. Bar Street

brief introduction

The Bar Street in Siem Reap is a landmark in the downtown area of Siem Reap. There are restaurants and bars on both sides of the street, and it becomes a pedestrian street at night, which is very lively. Every night, almost all tourists come here for dinner and recreation.

Time reference

1-3 hours

traffic

Siem Reap Bar Street is located in the center of Siem Reap, next to the old market. You can take the Tug bus or walk there.

entrance ticket

(Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)

opening hours

All day (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Location of scenic spots

Street 08, Krong Siem Reap