12 Best Experiences in Cambodia
See, hear, touch, and learn, feel up Cambodia's unique charms
When we talk about the best things to do and see in Cambodia, we don't settle only on attractions or sightseeing. The 12 selective experiences that only Cambodia can offer allow you to understand the country and people better and you should totally include at least 8 of them in your itinerary.
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Experiencing Cambodia in Your Way ...
- Cambodia offers plenty of experiences in the aspects of history, cultures, local lifestyles, and art, each of which can be modified in the form you prefer.
- Don't get overdosed by temples, ring the changes with cultural discovery, outdoor adventures, and local life immerse -- all based on your own interests.
- Meet with friendly locals and your visit attributes in helping the local communities and preserving unique cultures.
12 Best Things to Do/See in Cambodia
Our selection of the top experiences in Cambodia gets on the beam of hands-on immersion with its cultures, religion, lifestyles, and history. Following the geographic order, these experiences can be easily wreathed into any itinerary.
3. Angkor Wat Insight Tour
Without a tour guide, the Angkor Wat Complex is just a pile of scattering rocks. More hidden corners, untold stories, and fun facts will be revealed on an insightful trip led by a local scholar, highly recommended for history buffs.
Places: Angkor Wat with a Khmer scholar
Best Time: All-year round, better in the morning
4. Wild Temple Adventure
To stay away from big crowds and unleash your inner tomb raider, we have a list of Less-Crowded Temples in Angkor Wat that helps you make an exciting adventure.
Places: Ta Som, Ta Keo, Neak Pean, East Mebon, Rolous, and more
Best Time: All-year, better in the dry season
6. Watch a Traditional Apsara Dance
Khmer traditional Apsara dance brings the Hinduism alive by beautifully twisted hand and leg movements and sparkling ornaments. Nowadays, more and more less-privileged youngsters are trained to become professional dancers.
Places: Siem Reap and Phnom Penh
Best Time: All-year round, usually dinner show
8. Try Khmer-French Cuisine
As a former French colony, Cambodia has intertwined French food with traditional Khmer tastes, grinding out its distinctive Khmer-inspired French dining fare. Get treated and inspired! We have a list of the best places to eat:
Places: Best Restaurants for Khmer Food
Best Time: All-year round
10. Trek in National Parks
As a country covered by massive unspoiled forest, Cambodia has a great number of national parks with great trekking trails. Learn about the ecosystem, discover hidden temples or take a dip in the waterfalls or ponds, enjoy yourself in nature.
Places: National Parks in Cambodia
Best Time: Better in the dry season
12. Relax on a Beach
Cambodia's beaches might not be the first option for beach lovers but it does offer a more pristine and undisturbed experiences at a better value, especially during the peak season in SE Asia when Thailand's beaches are flooded by tourists.
Places: Best Beaches in Cambodia
Best Time: Better in the dry season
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