Hidden gems in Cambodia

Beyond the famous temples of Angkor, Cambodia offers remote archaeological sites and impactful social enterprises. Discover the "River of a Thousand Lingas" at Kbal Spean and the cliff-top ruins of Preah Vihear. Explore prehistoric limestone caves at Kbal Romeas or see landmine-detecting rats at the APOPO Visitor Center. Support local communities at training cafes like Daughters of Cambodia and Sister Srey, or visit the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity to learn about native wildlife rescue and breeding programs.

Cambodia's Hidden Gems — Map

//flickr.com/people/prerit/ / CC BY-SA 2.0

A

Kbal Spean

Kbal Spean is an Angkorian-era archaeological site on the southwest slopes of the Kulen Hills to the northeast of Angkor in Banteay Srei…

William Brehm / CC BY 2.0

B

Prasat Preah Vihear

Preah Vihear Temple is an ancient Hindu temple built by the Khmer Empire, located on top of a 525-metre cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains, in…

C

Kbal Romeas Caves

Prehistoric limestone caves near Kampot containing archaeological remains and unique rock formations.

D

Popokvil Waterfall

A two-tiered waterfall located on the plateau of Bokor Mountain within Preah Monivong National Park. The site is known for the thick mist that often blankets the area.

tanto

E

Daughters Of Cambodia Visitor Centre & Café

A non-profit organisation aiming to help people who were victims of trafficking in Cambodia.

Dnrallis / CC BY-SA 4.0

F

Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity

Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity is a non-profit organisation helping injured animals that are rescued from all over the…

G

National Library

The National Library of Cambodia is the national library of Cambodia, based in Phnom Penh.

APOPO / Copyrighted free use

H

APOPO - Visitor's Center

One of APOPO's Visitor Centers is open to public so even ordinary people can see what this non-governmental organisation does and how they…

I

Sister Srey Café

Sister Srey Cafe opened in 2012 as a café with a vision to support young Khmer students who balance their life between their studies and…

J

Tonle Bati

A lakeside recreation area south of Phnom Penh featuring two 12th-century Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm and Yeay Peau, constructed during the reign of King Jayavarman VII.

Wiki0232 / CC BY-SA 4.0

K

Samai Distillery

Samai Distillery is the first of its kind premium rum maker in Cambodia.

Piseth1 / CC BY-SA 3.0

L

Angkor Silk Farm

An intriguing sight - take the tour of the silk farm, see how it is made and perhaps buy some of their products.

Autumn DiGaetano-Fedoruk / CC-BY-SA

M

Connecting Hands Training Cafe

This lovely place with delicious coffee and meals provides women with training so that they can gain better employment in the future.

Other Lists

Cambodia's Essential Wonders Editor's Choice: Cambodia's Best Temples and Religious Sites Ancient Ruins and Archaeological Sites Markets and Shopping Areas