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Cambodia
Angkor and the Khmer legacy.
Cambodia holds the Angkor temple complex — the largest religious monument on earth — alongside Phnom Penh, the Mekong and a still-quiet Gulf coastline.
Best time to visit
November – March
Time zone
GMT +7
Currency
KHR (៛) & USD
Visa
E-visa available
Flight time
1 – 2 hrs
from Vietnam
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Cambodia pairs naturally with Vietnam or Thailand on a multi-country routing. Siem Reap is the base for Angkor, Phnom Penh carries the modern history, and Koh Rong and Kep the coast.
Cambodia at a glance
Population
17
million people
Area
181,035
km²
Capital
Phnom Penh
Currency
KHR (៛)
USD used alongside
Language
Khmer
Climate
Tropical
monsoon
Visa
E-visa
or visa on arrival
Driving side
Right
Power socket
Type A, C, G
230V – 50Hz
Cambodia destination location
5 mapped locations
Angkor Wat
The largest religious complex on earth, a UNESCO site.
Siem Reap
The Angkor gateway, with night markets and the Tonlé Sap floating villages.
Phnom Penh
The Royal Palace, museums and recent history.
Sihanoukville & Koh Rong
Gulf beaches and still-undeveloped islands.
Battambang
French colonial architecture and traditional craft villages.
Best time to visit Cambodia
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Very good
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Weather overview
Average temperature
25°C – 35°C
Annual average
Rainfall
1,400 mm
Annual average
Humidity
70% – 85%
Average
Sea temperature
27°C – 30°C
Sihanoukville, Koh Rong
Travel styles in Cambodia
Signature experiences
Heritage
Sunrise at Angkor
Culture
Apsara dance
Nature
Tonlé Sap lake
Food
Amok & Khmer food
Islands
Koh Rong
City breaks
Phnom Penh
Resorts
Siem Reap resorts
Shopping
Night markets & silk
Sample itineraries
View allFrequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Cambodia?
ASEAN nationals enter visa-free for up to 30 days. Others apply for an e-visa online, usually issued within three working days.
How long do I need for Angkor?
Two days covers the main temples (Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm) without rushing. Three lets you add outlying sites such as Banteay Srei.
What currency should I bring?
USD is used for almost all significant transactions; riel is mainly small change. Bring clean, small-denomination US dollars.
Does Cambodia combine well with Vietnam?
It does. The HCMC–Phnom Penh–Siem Reap leg works by road or air, and we handle all border formalities.
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What travellers say about Cambodia
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Quick facts (citation box)
- Destination
- Cambodia
- Region
- Southeast Asia
- Capital
- Phnom Penh
- Currency
- KHR (៛) and USD
- Language
- Khmer
- Best time to visit
- November – March
- Visa
- E-visa for most nationalities; ASEAN exempt
- Core services
- Tours, Transport, Hotels, Guides, Visa
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