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Best places to visit in Cambodia

Nestled on the side of the Gulf of Siam, Cambodia is a fascinating country. You will probably be subdued by the wealth of Angkor temples or the diversity of landscapes, but it's perhaps the Cambodian soul, which is both serious and joyful, which moves you the most. This population expiates its painful history, its bubbling youth, smiling to the world, the Theravada Buddhism shapes society and guides the meaning of life and the Mekong unabatedly continues to enhance each monsoon with the Tonle Sap Lake, the cradle of Khmer civilisation.

Upon arriving to Phnom Penh, you will discover a human-sized, dynamic and noisy capital. The heritage of the French protectorate is still evident across architecture, such as the art-deco style central market, but it's visiting the royal palace which enables you to get your feet wet. The S-21 camp and the genocide museum provide a different atmosphere altogether, giving visitors the chance to descend into the hell of the Khmer Rouge.

Stop off at Kampong Thom, on the road to Siam Reap, to prepare for exploring the enormous city of the Khmer Empire. Take a photo of Angkor Vat during the sunset from Phnom Bakheng, visit Bayon and Ta Phrom but also Beng Mealea or Banteay Srei, a temple dedicated to Shiva.

Moving west, discover Battambang and the NGO Phare Ponleu Selpak, which helps young people to be emancipated by culture and art, get away by visiting Wat Bannan, a very well preserved temple. Stroll around the seaside resort of Sihanoukville or appreciate the authenticity of Kep and the famous pepper of Kampot.

For an end-of-the-world atmosphere, away from tourists, immerse yourself deep into Cambodia by exploring the remote and transforming regions of Môndol Kiri and of Ratanakiri discover the small town of Banlung where a sleeping Buddha temple and the prettiest waterfalls of the country in Bou Sraa await you... There are many wonders to discover!

Stung Treng is the last major town before the Laos border (with Si Phan Don – or "4000 Islands" – lying just 50 kilometres away). It's simply a place at which to make a brief stopover and has nothing of any real interest to offer, except perhaps that it serves as a way to get to Ratanakiri.
Banteay Srei is a Cambodian temple located in the vast territory occupied by the temples of Angkor. It is also known as the "Citadel of Women", and the fineness and delicacy of its decoration is quite extraordinary.
A sacred mountain for the whole of the Khmer people, Phnom Kulen is the ideal place to spend an active day trekking with family or friends.
Sen Monorom is the capital of the province of Mondolkiri, in the north-east of Cambodia. The majority of its inhabitants are of the Pnong ethnic minority.
Kratié is a peaceful little town lying on the banks of the Mekong River, 340 km from Phnom Penh.
Ratanakiri is Cambodia's most northerly province and shares borders with Laos to the north and Vietnam to the south.
As the main place to come in Cambodia for nightlife, partying and to enjoy the beach, Sihanoukville contains both some nice areas and some not so nice areas.
Banlung is the capital of Ratanakiri, the most northern province of Cambodia, between Vietnam and Laos.
Battambang is a typical Khmer town, with beautiful colonial architecture and strong historical heritage, closely tied to the Khmer Rouge. 
Kampot is known for its beautiful colonial architecture and for its pepper. 
A former French colonial resort, Kep is a calm, relaxed and appealing city famous for its beautiful islands and delicious crabs: an ideal destination for both couples and families looking to enjoy a few days rest, relaxation and sunshine.
Kompong Phluk is one of the villages located on Tonlé Sap lake. In contrast to its more popular neighbour, Chong Kneas, it is not actually a floating village but instead consists of stilt houses.
Banteay Samré is an ancient Hindu temple near Siem Reap that counts as one of the temples of Angkor.
Far away from the famous Angkor Wat, Le Bayon and Ta Phrom, Beng Melea is the temple that was used as background in a film by Jean-Jaques Annaud called the Deux frères.
Koh Tonsai is somewhere you really ought to go during your trip to Cambodia. Don't miss Kep's crab market and Rabbit Island (what the name "Koh Tonsai" means).
In northeast Cambodia, Mondulkiri is a province experiencing a total transformation. It doesn't seem to be taking the right path of development while sacrificing its authenticity. It's a shame.
Kampong Chhnang is the biggest fishing village in Cambodia and, as it's name in Khmer (pottery port) indicates, a well-known centre of local craftsmanship.
Ream National Park is a protected natural area, located to the south of Phnom Penh on the road to Sihanoukville.
Located in the south-west of the country, the Cardamomsshowcase a diversity of landscapes and an ecosystem unique to Cambodia .
The little crossroads town of Snuol, around 60 km from Kratié, is famous for its culinary speciality: grilled spiders.
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