Cambodia

Asia

Cambodia

Cambodia centers on Angkor, the vast temple complex outside Siem Reap where Angkor Wat's silhouette at sunrise is one of the great sights in Southeast Asia, but the country's character extends well beyond it. Phnom Penh confronts the Khmer Rouge era directly at sites like Tuol Sleng, while the south holds the laid-back beach towns of Sihanoukville's coast and the Cardamom Mountains' rainforest. Floating villages on the Tonlé Sap add another layer of everyday river life to see up close.

Why go thereAncient ruins Sacred sites Culture & heritage Beaches Islands Markets & bazaars Food Nature & landscapes Wildlife Diving & snorkelling Nightlife & music Indigenous cultures

Main destinations

Food & drink to try

Amok trey

Silky coconut-fish curry steamed in banana leaves, fragrant with kroeung and lemongrass.

Num banh chok

Chewy rice noodles bathed in green fish-based gravy, topped with fresh herbs.

Bai sach chrouk

Smoky grilled pork slices served over jasmine rice with tangy pickles.

Main destinations

Other destinations

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Food & drink to try

Amok trey

Silky coconut-fish curry steamed in banana leaves, fragrant with kroeung and lemongrass.

Num banh chok

Chewy rice noodles bathed in green fish-based gravy, topped with fresh herbs.

Bai sach chrouk

Smoky grilled pork slices served over jasmine rice with tangy pickles.

Kuy teav

Comforting pork-bone noodle soup with garlic, herbs and crispy shallots.

Lok lak

Sizzling stir-fried beef cubes glazed in tangy lime-pepper sauce over lettuce.

Samlor korko

Mixed vegetable and pork stew thickened with toasted rice, called the national soup.

Samlor machu

Sour soup of fish or beef with tamarind and pineapple, eaten with rice.

Samlor kari

Rich coconut curry simmered with beef, eggplant and aromatic Cambodian spices.

Bok l'hong

Shredded green papaya pounded with lime, chilli, peanuts and fermented fish.

Cha kdav

Hot stir-fry of meat with holy basil, chilli and garlic, served over rice.

Prahok

Pungent fermented fish paste that anchors countless bold Khmer flavors.

Kralan

Sticky rice, beans and coconut roasted inside a bamboo tube and peeled open.

Nom krok

Coconut rice cakes fried in a dimpled pan and served in pairs, crisp and soft.

Ang dtray-meuk

Grilled squid brushed with lime and chilli, sold from carts along the seafront.

Tuk thnot

Sweet, slightly fizzy tropical nectar tapped fresh from towering sugar palms.

Entry & health

Set your passport

trc.gov.kh en.tripmydream.com

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Tipping & local customs

Tipping is not obligatory but is increasingly expected in tourist-oriented restaurants, hotels and for guides/drivers; a service charge is sometimes added at higher-end places, otherwise 5-10% (or rounding up the bill) is appreciated, and small tips (a dollar or a bit of riel) are customary for tuk-tuk drivers and porters.

Dress modestly and cover shoulders/knees when visiting temples such as Angkor Wat
Remove shoes before entering pagodas and homes
Never touch someone's head or point your feet at people or Buddha images
The US dollar circulates alongside the Riel and is widely accepted, but small change is given in Riel
Avoid public displays of anger; a calm, polite demeanor is valued (the traditional greeting is a 'sampeah', a slight bow with palms together)
Public criticism of the King or government can be legally sensitive—avoid political discussions

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Before you go

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