Ta Mok’s House
Ta Mok, nicknamed “The Butcher” was a senior general in the Khmer Rouge regime. He controlled the area around Anlong Veng district of Oddar Meanchey province until 1997 – long…
Ambok Flattened Rice
On the road between Kampong Thom and Siem Reap you will find elaborate contraptions by the roadside designed to make the Khmer delicacy “Ambok” or toasted flattened rice. These mechanical…
Nokor Bachey Pagoda
Nokor Bachey is an ancient Angkor era temple near the centre of Kampong Cham town. It is relatively small and an easy but worthwhile visit if passing through town. The…
Koh Ker
For a true lost temple experience, Koh Ker temple ticks all the boxes. Located in Preah Vihear province, but easily accessible by road about two hours from Siem Reap, it…
Kampong Luong Floating Village
Pursat is home to a Kampong Luong, a large floating village community on the Tonle Sap. As well as houses and shops, the floating buildings include petrol stations, medical clinics…
Kampong Chhnang Floating Village
To access the floating village in Kampong Chhnang, you can board a boat from the main docks in central Kampong Chhnang town. There was only one large tourist boat when…
Sambor Prei Kuk
Cambodia is a country rich with archaeological sites, some of which predate Angkor Wat. One of these is Sambor Prei Kuk, near the town of Kampong Thom, which dates back…
Steung Saen River
The Steung Saen River starts in the highlands of the Preah Viheah region and runs through Kampong Thom to become a major tributary to the famed Tonle Sap Lake in…
Kulen Mountain
Kulen Mountain (Phnom Kulen) means “mountain of the lychees”. There is a sacred hilltop site on top of the range. It also has spectacular waterfalls. Kulen Mountain is considered a holy…
Phsar Leu (Sihanoukville Market)
In the heart of Sihanoukville’s downtown is Phsar Leu (Sihanoukville market), the biggest market in the city. No matter what you need, be it fresh fruit, a hair cut and…
Wat Preah Prom Rath
If you’re looking to explore one of Siem Reap’s many wats without having to stray too far from the central tourist area, then Wat Preah Prom Rath is the place…
Tonle Sap Lake
Believe it or not there is more to Siem Reap than temples. There is one particular wonder of nature that makes for a great day out and is one of…
Angkor Night Market
After you have had your fill of temples and pampered yourself at the spa, no doubt you’ll end your trip with some shopping in Siem Reap, and what better place…
Cambodia Landmine Museum
Cambodia is sadly synonymous with war and the use of landmines. Although the global image of this magnificent country is thankfully changing, there are some museums in Siem Reap where…
West Baray Angkor
The West Baray is a large reservoir located just to the west of Bayon Temple and Angkor Thom in the Angkor archaeological park a few kilometres from Siem Reap. What…
East Mebon
East Mebon is one of many temples in the incredible Angkor archaeological site, a few kilometres outside of the Cambodian city of Siem Reap. History of East Mebon The temple…
Phnom Bakheng
There is simply no better place to be for sunset at Angkor Wat than Phnom Bakheng, so make sure you include this in your trip to Siem Reap. Phnom Bakheng…
Preah Khan, Angkor
Preah Khan, which means Royal Sword, is one of the larger temples in the Angkor complex. Its layout is crowded and complex as it functioned not only as a temple…
Bakong
The temple of Bakong is the largest of the Roluos Group temples, located 13km east of Siem Reap town on the road towards Phnom Penh. History of Bakong Roluos was the…
Kbal Spean
Kbal Spean, or Bridge Head, is an Angkor site close to Siem Reap, but due to its remote locations it is not as frequently visited as temples such as Angkor…
Terrace of the Leper King
Like the nearby Terrace of the Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King (or Leper King Terrace) is one of many impressive sites you can discover in Angkor Thom, a few…
Terrace of the Elephants
Although most people come to Siem Reap to see Angkor Wat, in many respects it is Angkor Thom that is the more impressive temple. This is due to its vast…
Bayon
One of the most majestic temples in the Angkor complex, Bayon is at the centre of Angkor Thom, close to Angkor Wat. This is one of the unmissable attractions in…
Angkor Thom
There are so many Angkor Wat attractions that it is almost impossible to list them all, but one of the highlights has to be majestical Angkor Thom. History of Angkor…
