Cambodia
Kingdom of Cambodia
South-Eastern Asia · KHM
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Cambodia
Cambodia is one of Southeast Asia's easiest high-reward trips for travelers who want major temples, river culture, and a simple route between a few clear anchors. It works especially well as Siem Reap plus Phnom Penh or one coastal add-on rather than a race across the whole country.
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Things To See
- Siem Reap
- Angkor
- Phnom Penh
- Tonle Sap
- Kampot
- Koh Rong
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- The dry season is the cleanest broad window for first visits.
- Angkor and Phnom Penh are the clearest core pairing.
- Add coast or countryside only if you have enough days to slow the pace.
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Flights
Hotels & Accommodations
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Open hotel and accommodation options for Cambodia.
Guidebooks
Lonely Planet Cambodia
Lonely Planet
Essential guide covering Angkor temples, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and coastal regions.
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DK Eyewitness Cambodia and Laos
DK Eyewitness
Visual guide to Cambodia with illustrated maps, cultural highlights, and detailed site information.
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Cambodia: The Bradt Travel Guide
Bradt Travel Guides
Specialist guide with authentic insights into Cambodia's history, culture, and hidden villages.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Cambodia.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Phnom Penh
- Population
- 17,577,760
- Area
- 181,035 km²
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
Languages
- Khmer
Currency
Cambodian riel (៛)
KHR
United States dollar ($)
USD
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
33.0
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 41.6
- Restaurants
- 25.4
- Rent
- 10.0
Safety & Peace
lower score = more peaceful · 1.0–3.5 scale
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Phnom Penh (11.55°N, 104.92°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
31/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 20/100
- Lived safety
- 51/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.606
Medium human development
- 5-year change
- +0.020
- 10-year change
- +0.052
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.939
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.506
- Planetary-adjusted HDI (PHDI)
- 0.572
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (5)
- 🏛️
Cambodian Memorial Sites: From centres of repression to places of peace and reflection
Inscribed 2025
- 🏛️
Koh Ker: Archaeological Site of Ancient Lingapura or Chok Gargyar
Inscribed 2023
- 🏛️
Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk, Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura
Inscribed 2017
- 🏛️
Temple of Preah Vihear
Inscribed 2008
- 🏛️
Angkor
Inscribed 1992
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 39.8%
- Forest cover
- 43.1%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 44
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 32
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
38/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
83/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
The advisory level was increased to 2. The “unrest” risk indicator was added. An area of increased risk was added. The advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Cambodia due to crime and landmines. Some areas have increased risks. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Areas along Cambodian and Thai border due to armed conflict. Advisory summary: Phnom Penh Street crime, particularly phone and bag snatchings, occurs frequently in areas where foreigners gather; resistance can result in injury. Violent crimes, such as sexual assault and homicide do occur and sometimes are committed against foreigners. Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, and Kampong Thom provinces Landmines and unexploded ordnance are found in remote areas throughout Cambodia, and especially in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, and Kampong Thom provinces. Do not touch unknown metal objects; instead notify the Cambodia Mine Action Center at 012-800-473/023-995-437. Use a local guide when walking in forested areas or dry rice paddies in these areas. Level 4: Do Not Travel Cambodia – Thailand Border Do not travel to areas within 50km of the Cambodia – Thailand border due to ongoing fighting between Cambodian and Thai military forces. There are reports of fighting, including rocket and artillery fire, between Cambodian and Thai forces along the border. Armed conflict has led to reports of civilian casualties. There is a collateral risk of violence, and U.S. citizens are advised to avoid all but essential travel to within 50km of these border areas until further notice. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in these provinces due to the ongoing risk of armed conflict. Read the destination information page for additional information on travel to Cambodia. If you decide to travel to Cambodia: Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Cambodia. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data