Phnom Penh
- Royal Palace
Built in 1866 by King Norodom, the Royal Palace is one of the prominent features of Phnom Penh. In the compound there are numbers of colorful structures within a pagoda-style, including of several remarkable sights, the throne room, which is uses for the coronation of the kings, official receptions and traditional ceremonies, the Chanchaya Pavilion, which is a venue for dance performance and the Napoleon Pavilion.
- Silver Pagoda
Situated inside the premise of the Royal Palace, the Silver pagoda is named because its floor, which is made up of 5,080 silver floor tiles, that is weight 1.1kg each. Among the displayed treasures, there is a far-fetched golden Buddha weigh 150 pounds. It is encrusted with 9,584 pieces of diamond, the largest of which is 25 carat.
- National Museum
Khmer style architecture constructed in 1917 housing more than 5000 items of magnificent sculptures and ceramics achievements.
- Independent Monument
It is built for commemorating the independence from French colony in 1953.
- Central Market
The huge four cross wings building is the most popular place for visitors to do shopping. It provides immense indoor-shopping spaces and also a good place for picking up various items including of gold and silver jewelries.
- Wat Phnom
Built in 1434 by lady named Penh to house the stature of Buddha that was found in the hole of floating tree. This place is the symbol of the Phnom Penh capital.
- Tuol Sleng
Before 1975, it had been a high school and was transformed to be a prison called Tuol Sleng during Khmer Rouge regime (1975-1979).
- Choeung Ek Killing Field
Situated 16Km from Phnom Penh. There were more than 17,000 individual deaths in the site. Most of them were suffered in Tuol Sleng Prison.
- The Weaving Village
The weaving village attracts many tourists to visit. The main income of the villager is weaving handicraft. The tourists can explore the way that the scarf and many kind of other traditional clothes have been made and buy as the souvenirs.
Kandal
Kandal is one of the smaller provinces of Cambodia. This province completely surrounds, but does not include, the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh. It's capital is Ta Khmau (lit. Black Grandfather) and is around 20km south of Phnom Penh. The province is re-known for its ancient history. One of the major attractions is Udong, which served as the former capital of Cambodia under several sovereigns between 1618 and 1866. A number of kings, including King Norodom, were crowned here.
- Ang Kor Chey Pagoda
Behind the pagoda, three is an artificial site located on the black hill characterized as resident of Neak Mean Bon or King. It is said that the black hill is a former palace because some ancient objects are found there as well as other equipments like bowls and pot characterizing the ancient feature. Now, the black hill has been organized and maintained by guards because it relates to the belief in sacred objects there. Nowadays, Angkor Chey pagoda has a lot of local visitors especially those who cling to abstract belief; they go there to have sacredly watered. In addition, Ang Kor Chey pagoda has the beautiful scenery with cool shadow from the trees and pleasant environment.
- Handicdraft Centre (Mekong Island)
Handicraft center is located at Koh Dach Commune, Muk Kampool District at the middle of Mekong River.The main careers of the local people there are: - Planting sub-product crop such as corn, seasame, bean and banana. - Planting fruit tree - Manufacturing mosquito net, silk sarong, Phamuong, Hol, silk karma. The tourists can enjoy the beautiful view of the island and also discover the culture and they way that the real Khmer silk and sarong are made.
- Phnom Odong
Udong is about 1,500 meters by 700 meters from the east to the west. Close up, Udong actually appears as two hump-backed hills. The smaller is topped by shrines. The main hill is said to be shaped like a naga. The stupas on the main hill house the remains of past monarchs, including King Moniyang and King Ang Duong. A new huge stupa at the end of the mountain ridge was completed in 2002 and built to hold relics of the Buddha. The relics, once housed in a small stupa near the railroad station in Phnom Penh, were relocated to the new stupa by King Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk in December 2002.This site is of particular interest to visitors seeking to learn about early Cambodian history. Udong was home to several kings when it served as the Cambodian capital between AD 1618 and 1866. In addition, it offers more than an exhibit of ancient history.
Kampong Speu
Kampong Speu, west of Phnom Penh and almost on the capital's doorstep, is a province often overlooked, but an ideal place to get off the beaten track. Speu is the Khmer word for starfruit, but Kampong Speu is actually famous for its palm sugar, considered the best in the Kingdom. It also produces plenty of teuk t’not chu, or palm wine.
Cambodia’s tallest mountain is located in this landlocked province bordered by Kandal, Koh Kong, Pursat, Kampot, Takeo and Kampong Chhnang. That is Mount Aoral (Phnom Aoral) at 1813 meters above sea level.
- Teuk Poh
Although not a volcanic country, Cambodia boasts hot springs, high in the foothills of Mount Aoral. These are called Teuk Phoh, which means water emerging. The water is hot enough to boil an egg, and not deep enough to swim in, even if it was possible, but it is a peaceful spot.
- Kirirom
Kirirom means "happy mountain" and this beautiful national park area 85 kilometers from the capital off National Route 4 was once a favorite resort for the influential, the powerful and wealthy and a retreat for King Sihanouk himself in the 1960’s. The road rises steeply but is paved and in quite good condition. There are not many types of larger wildlife in evidence on Kirirom, but it is an ideal spot to glimpse some of the Kingdom's unique birdlife and birdwatchers even come from overseas to visit.
- Yeay Mao Shrines (Pich Nil)
The road to Sihanoukville cuts through a mountain pass at about the half-way point, just after where all of the travelers break their journey for praying. Cambodian believe that they will get a happy and good journey after praying.. At the point where it rises, called Pich Nil, a row of colorful shrines and spirit houses appear. These are dedicated to the powerful neakta, or deity, Yeay Mao (Grandmother Mao).
Takeo
Located in the south part of Cambodia, 87km from Phnom Penh City, Ta Keo can be reached by National Road No.2. It covers an area of 3,563 square kilometers and The population is around 790,168. It possesses a lot of natural and historical places especially it has many important pre-Angkorian site built between the 5th and the 8th century. Besides the natural views, tourists can also enjoy the beautiful manmade sites.
- Angkor Borei
Angkor Borei is a town in Takeo province in the area of several ruins and archaeological digs. The area has been continuously inhabited for at least 2500 years and has yielded artifacts dating from the Neolithic period, the Funan period (4th/5th century AD) and Chenla (8th century AD) as well as the later Angkorian period (9th-15th century AD.) There are no significant temple ruins at Angkor Borei but there is a very interesting little museum displaying artifacts from the area and providing information on recent archaeological digs.
- Tonle Bati Temple
Tonle Bati, is a big worshipping place having two ancient temples, namely: Ta Prum Temple: Was built in 12th century and at the beginning of 13th century (1181-1201) during the reign of the king, Jarman VII, dedicated to Brahmanism and Buddhism.
- Neang Khmao Temple
This temple made of sandstone and brick abiding by the style of Thmor Koh Keo. It is located in the yard of Neang Khmao pagoda and was built by the king, Jarman IV during 10th century. Most parts of Neang Khmao temple have also been damaged.
- Ta Prohm Temple
Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Thnal Teaksen Village, Krang Thnong, Bati District 45 km (1h:8mn) From Provincial Town.
- Phnom Da Resort
Phnom Da is the oldest historical site in Cambodia. It is the former ancient capital of Nor Kor Kouk Thlork located at Kouk Thlork commune, Angkor Borey District, Takeo province in the distance of 102 Kilometers from Phnom Penh. Phnom Da is 24-kilometer from the provincial town of Takeo.
- Phnom Chiso Resort
Chi So Mountain has an ancient ruined temple; the temple is damaged, but is still better than other else in this area. On the top of the mountain, we can view the beautiful scenery of rice fields in Takeo province. The temple of Phnom Chi So was built on the top of a 380-metre height mountain by the King, Sorayak Varman I dedicated to Brahmanism in early 11th century (1002-1050).