1. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap

Why Visit: UNESCO-listed temple complex, a spiritual and architectural marvel.
Nearby: Tonle Sap, Pub Street, Angkor Night Market.

🌟 Tip: Buy the 3-day Angkor Pass instead of the 1-day – the complex is huge and deserves time. Catch the sunrise at Angkor Wat and sunset at Pre Rup.

Where to Stay:

• Jaya House River Park – Luxury

• The Aviary Hotel – Mid-Range

• Onederz Hostel – Budget

 2. Phnom Penh

Why Visit: Royal palaces, Khmer Rouge history, vibrant riverfront.
Nearby: Wat Phnom, Russian Market, Mekong River.

Where to Stay:

• Rosewood Phnom Penh – Luxury

• TeaHouse Asian Urban Hotel – Mid-Range

• Sla Boutique Hostel – Budget

 3. Koh Rong

Why Visit: Pristine beaches, nightlife, snorkeling, and coral reefs.
Nearby: Sok San Beach, Long Set Beach.

Where to Stay:

• The Royal Sands Koh Rong – Luxury

• White Beach Bungalows – Mid-Range

• Smile Resort – Budget

4. Koh Rong Samloem

Why Visit: Quieter island for romantic and nature-centric escapes.
Nearby: Lazy Beach, Saracen Bay.

Where to Stay:

• The One Resort – Luxury

• Sara Resort – Mid-Range

• Mad Monkey Hostel – Budget

5. Kampot

Why Visit: Relaxed town with colonial charm and pepper farms.
Nearby: Bokor Hill, Kampot River, Salt Flats.

Where to Stay:

• Amber Kampot – Luxury

• Boutique Kampot Hotel – Mid-Range

• The Magic Sponge – Budget

6. Kep

Why Visit: Coastal town known for seafood, hills, and Rabbit Island.
Nearby: Kep National Park, Crab Market.

Where to Stay:

• Knai Bang Chatt Resort – Luxury

• Veranda Natural Resort – Mid-Range

• Rega Guesthouse – Budget

7. Battambang

Why Visit: Bamboo train rides, colonial buildings, and circus art scene.
Nearby: Phnom Sampeau, Wat Banan, rice fields.

Where to Stay:

• Maisons Wat Kor – Luxury

• Classy Hotel & Spa – Mid-Range

• Here Be Dragons Hostel – Budget

8. Mondulkiri

Why Visit: Jungle trekking, waterfalls, elephants, and ethnic villages.
Nearby: Bou Sra Waterfall, Elephant Valley Project.

Where to Stay:

• Mayura Hill Resort – Luxury

• Nature Lodge – Mid-Range

• Tree Lodge – Budget

9. Ratanakiri

Why Visit: Jungle, crater lakes, ethnic tribes, and hidden temples.
Nearby: Yeak Laom Lake, Virachey National Park.

Where to Stay:

• Terres Rouges Lodge – Luxury

• Ratanakiri Paradise – Mid-Range

• Family House Homestay – Budget

10. Preah Vihear Temple

Why Visit: Majestic mountaintop Hindu temple with panoramic views.
Location: Sra Em (closest town).

Where to Stay:

• Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel – Luxury

• Sokha Homestay – Budget

11. Sambor Prei Kuk

Why Visit: Ancient pre-Angkorian temples in a peaceful forest.
Location: Near Kampong Thom.

Where to Stay:

• Glorious Hotel & Spa – Mid-Range

• Sambor Village Hotel – Budget

12. Tonle Sap Lake

Why Visit: Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake with floating villages.
Best Base: Siem Reap (See #1 for stays)

Where to Stay:

• Jaya House River Park – Luxury

• The Aviary Hotel – Mid-Range

• Onederz Hostel – Budget

✈️ Travel Tips

• Best Time to Visit: Nov–March (dry season)

• Currency: Cambodian Riel (KHR), but USD is widely accepted

• Getting Around: Tuk-tuks, intercity buses (Giant Ibis, Mekong Express), ferries to islands

• Visa: E-visa available online

✅ Official Cambodia E-Visa Website

• 🌐 https://www.evisa.gov.kh

• What You Can Do: Apply for a Tourist E-Visa (T-type) online before arrival.

• Cost: $36 USD (including $6 processing fee)

• Validity: 30 days (Single entry)

• Processing Time: 3 working days

✈️ Visa on Arrival (VOA) Info

• Available at major airports and land borders (e.g. Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Poipet).

• Fee: $30 USD (Tourist Visa)

• Documents Needed:

  • Passport valid for 6+ months

  • Passport-size photo

  • Cash in USD

📢 Important Travel Advisory Links

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation – Cambodia

• Cambodia Immigration Department (General Department of Immigration)

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