Destination guide

Cambodia trip planner

Ancient temples, warm-hearted people, and the sunrise over Angkor Wat.

Cambodia is compact, affordable, and moving. Angkor's temple complex is the star, but Phnom Penh's history and the country's beaches and islands round out an unforgettable trip.

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Best time to visit

Nov–Feb (cool, dry season)

Currency

Cambodian Riel (KHR) — US dollars widely accepted

Language

Khmer

Top experiences in Cambodia

Angkor Wat at sunrise

Arrive by 5am for the classic reflection-pool sunrise view.

Ta Prohm & Bayon

Jungle-wrapped temples and the giant stone faces of the Bayon.

Phnom Penh history

Royal Palace, National Museum, and the sobering Tuol Sleng and Killing Fields.

Koh Rong beaches

White-sand islands with bioluminescent plankton at night.

Average temperatures in Cambodia

Siem Reap — hot year-round; monsoon May–Oct.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	32° / 90°F	33° / 91°F	34° / 93°F	35° / 95°F	34° / 93°F	33° / 91°F	32° / 90°F	32° / 90°F	31° / 88°F	31° / 88°F	30° / 86°F	31° / 88°F
Low	21° / 70°F	22° / 72°F	24° / 75°F	25° / 77°F	25° / 77°F	25° / 77°F	25° / 77°F	24° / 75°F	24° / 75°F	24° / 75°F	23° / 73°F	22° / 72°F

Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.

Sample itinerary

Days 1–2: Phnom Penh — palace, museum, S-21, evening street food.
Days 3–5: Siem Reap — 3-day Angkor pass with sunrise at Angkor Wat.
Day 6: Tonlé Sap floating villages by longtail boat.
Days 7–9: Fly to Sihanoukville, ferry to Koh Rong for beach time.

Foods to try

Fish amokLok lakNom banh chokKhmer red curryBai sach chroukFresh spring rolls

Travel tips

Buy the 3-day Angkor pass — you'll want the pacing.
Dress modestly at temples: shoulders and knees covered.
Small US dollars are king; ATMs dispense USD in most cities.
Tuk-tuks are cheap, but agree the price before you get in.

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