Things to Do in Cambodia

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.

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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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Sisowath Quay stretches along Phnom Penh’s Tonle Sap River offering a 3 km riverside walk with street food stalls and river cruises from $5. Easily accessible by tuk-tuk ($1-3) or bike rental ($2-3/day).

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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.

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Choeung Ek, the Killing Fields Cambodia site near Phnom Penh, charges $6 entry and is 17 km from the city. Tuk-tuk rides cost $10-15 round trip, with audio guides at $3 for a 45-minute tour.

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Visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh costs $5 and offers a profound insight into Cambodia's history under the Khmer Rouge. Located 2 km from the city center, it opens daily from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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The Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh features over 5,000 silver tiles, a $10 entrance fee, and houses priceless Buddha statues. It's a short tuk-tuk ride costing $3-5 from downtown Phnom Penh.

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Visiting the Royal Palace Phnom Penh costs $10 with daily hours from 8am to 5pm. Key sites include the Silver Pagoda and Throne Hall, located centrally near the Tonle Sap River.