Things to Do in Cambodia

Mar 30, 2026

Spot the rare irrawaddy dolphins kratie along the Mekong River with tours costing $10-$15. Best sightings occur Nov-May; buses from Phnom Penh take 6-7 hours at $10-$15 fare.

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Phnom Kulen National Park is 50 km from Siem Reap with a $20 entrance fee. Highlights include waterfall swimming, hiking trails, and ancient carvings. Travel time is 1.5 hours by tuk-tuk or motorbike.

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Kulen Mountain, located 50 km from Siem Reap, features sacred river carvings and waterfalls within Phnom Kulen National Park ($20 entry). A day trip here has cooler temperatures and a mix of cultural history and nature.

Mar 30, 2026

Phnom Bokor, a former French hill station 37 km from Kampot, features colonial ruins and cooler climates. Entrance is $5, and the drive takes 1.5 hours through Bokor National Park.

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Bokor National Park, about 140 km from Phnom Penh, features colonial ruins and waterfalls at 1,080m elevation. Access via Kampot with motorbike rentals around $5-10/day. Best visited Nov-Feb for cool weather and clear roads.

Mar 30, 2026

Kampot River has kayaking rentals for $8-12, sunset cruises at $12-20 per person, and nearby pepper farm tours for $5. Easily accessible by bike or tuk-tuk, with best visits in dry season Nov-Feb.

Mar 30, 2026

Visit the National Museum Cambodia in Phnom Penh to see Khmer art and sculpture with tickets at $10. Open daily 8 AM–5 PM, near the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.

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The Independence Monument Phnom Penh, completed in 1958 and standing 37 meters tall, commemorates Cambodia's 1953 independence from France. Located at a key city intersection, it hosts national ceremonies and reflects Khmer architectural heritage.

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Phnom Penh night market runs from 5pm to 11pm near Sisowath Quay, with street food dishes priced $1-$3 and souvenirs from $3. Easily reached by tuk-tuk ($3-4).

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The Russian Market Phnom Penh is a local shopping hub with goods from $1 to $20, located 3 km from downtown. Tuk-tuks cost $3-$5, and it’s open 7 AM to 7 PM daily.

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Central Market Phnom Penh features iconic Art Deco architecture and a wide variety of local goods, from jewelry to fresh produce. Entry is free; tuk-tuks cost $3-5 from town, making it a convenient stop in Cambodia’s capital.

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Wat Phnom, a Buddhist temple on a man-made hill in Phnom Penh, marks the city's origin. Free entry, located 2 km from the riverside, and open 7 AM to 6 PM daily.