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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do Near Phnom Penh [2024]

Updated Sep 2024
  • No.1
    󰺂4.6
    4.3/5
    512 Review
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    "Lake Tonrisa, also known as Phnom Penh, is located in the west of Cambodia and is long-shaped in the heart of Cambodia. It is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. The lakeside plain is flat and broad, 500 km long and more than 110 km wide, northwest to southeast, across Cambodia, and the Mekong River crossing in Phnom Penh and Cambodia."
    Sot Nikum
    >100km from Phnom Penh
    Highlights: Tonle Sap Lake is a famous freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. It is connected to the Mekong River in Phnom Penh through the Tonle Sap River. There are several floating villages on the lake. Because of the large number of Vietnamese people living in them, they are called “Vietnamese Floating Villages”. You can take a boat trip to the lake to visit these floating villages, where you will see houses, churches, schools and other buildings all on the water. In the evening, you can also enjoy the magnificent sunset on the lake.
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  • No.2
    󰺂4.1
    5.0/5
    9 Review
    Free
    "Songsa Island has an invincible sea view. The green sea and white beach here give people a particularly unforgettable impression. The most suitable thing is to rent a house on the island and slowly enjoy the sun and beach waves here."
    Sihanoukville.Koh Rong
    >100km from Phnom Penh
    Highlights: The islands near Sihanoukville Port, which are connected by two small islands, offer magnificent views of tropical coral reefs and sunsets, and can be reached by speedboat in about 30 minutes from Sihanoukville Port. There is a private resort on the island, with high privacy, private white sand beach, large infinity pool and sea view villas with beautiful scenery and complete facilities. It is a good place for honeymoon travel and leisure vacation.
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  • No.3
    󰺂4.7
    4.5/5
    97 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1095 reviews
    "GORGEOUS beach! 45 min boat ride from Sihanokville. You can rent a bungalow & stay here OR do a day trip and grab drink/food at a beach side place. We recommend SAND BANK. It was a cozy, little place with great coffee . The views and water at Koh Rong, Long Set beach were breathtaking!"
    Sihanoukville.Koh Rong
    >100km from Phnom Penh
    Highlights: Koh Rong Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest of Sihanoukville. It takes about 2 hours to arrive by boat from Sihanoukville. Choose to live on the island for a week, lie in a hammock by the sea, chat with the locals with gestures without a word, and try a life of isolation. There are also many European and American reality shows that have been filmed here, making it an ideal vacation choice. Koh Rong Island is rich in landforms, with mountains, hills and forests, which also contain seasonal waterfalls and streams. Since it has not yet been fully developed, it has become a paradise for marine life. It is a good choice for diving and snorkeling. At night, you can also see glittering plankton. In addition, there are more than 20 beaches along the coast of Koh Rong Island. SokSanBeach is a beach on the island. The coastline is long, the sand is fine, and the sea water is clear.
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  • No.4
    󰺂4.1
    4.8/5
    71 Review
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    "Koh Roh Sanloem’s Sacaren Bay is truely amazing, perfect white soft sand and idyllic tranquil beaches and turquoise sea! There are no motos. the scenery and sunsets are breathtaking. There are some hidden stone carvings, tucked away in the jungle and it’s worth a visit! There is also a small waterfall.We were lucky to catch a Fire performance on one of the evenings there, at one of the restaurants by the beach too! M’Pai bay is busier and has a similar vibe to the main area in Koh Rong island."
    Sihanoukville.Koh Rong Sanloem
    >100km from Phnom Penh
    Highlights: Koh Rong Samloem is an island that has not yet been fully developed, everything is very primitive, and the environment is quiet, located in the south of Koh Rong Island, Sihanoukville. There are mountains in the north and south of the island, two sandy beaches on the east and west sides, and a naturally formed heart-shaped harbor in the east. Tourists on the island are mainly European and American backpackers, and there are relatively few Chinese. Here, you can experience a different island style. There are not as many tourists on Gaolong Sanloem Island as it is on Gaolong Island. There is no noise and glitz, and the scenery is more primitive and pure. The uninhabited island like a fairyland is an excellent choice for vacation. The sea here is clear and calm, the beach is delicate, walking barefoot on the beach, blowing the sea breeze, listening to the sound of the waves, there will be a feeling of isolation from the world. At night, there will be plankton washed up by the waves on the beach, glowing with light blue fluorescence, like the starlight sprinkled on the seaside, which is beautiful and charming. In addition, there are many diving spots here, which are called "hidden gems" by many diving enthusiasts, and are a good place to relax.
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  • No.5
    󰺂5.5
    4.7/5
    235 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 10140 reviews
    "The night is beautiful, the weather is very good, and the mood is super positive. I made an appointment with three or five friends and my girlfriends to have a drink. It is also a good way to uncompress and relax. The bar is in row, there are many choices, I am a value party, I must have a beautiful drink and a good look in the mirror. Good or bad to drink in the back."
    Siem Reap.Siem Reap Downtown
    >100km from Phnom Penh
    Highlights: Siem Reap's Pub Street is located next to the bustling old downtown. This street has dozens of different bars, pubs and clubs, many of which are popular with tourists. The bars here are quite unlike traditional pubs and clubs, in that many of them also serve full meals. During daylight hours you can enjoy authentic Southeast Asian cuisine at the restaurants which line the street and, once night falls, you can relax with a drink at the bar while you experience Siem Reap's unique nightlife. Furthermore, many of the bars and restaurants on Pub Street also sell English-language books, postcards, souvenirs and handicrafts.
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  • No.6
    󰺂4.2
    4.5/5
    165 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1600 reviews
    "Angkor Wat is famous, and to taste the Siem Reap style, you need to start from the Angkor Night Market. Walking on the streets of Siem Reap, the simple traditional Cambodian style, free and leisure Western life, become one of the most popular places in the city at night."
    Siem Reap.Siem Reap Sok San Road
    >100km from Phnom Penh
    Highlights: An immensely popular place to shop and eat, the Angkor Night Market is filled with food stalls as well as casual clubs and bars.
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  • No.7
    󰺂4.1
    4.5/5
    28 Review
    From978.78
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 13005 reviews
    "Best Circus I have ever watched in Cambodia. Highly recommended. The performers are incredibly talented and funny. They have different concepts and acts every week. A must watch when visiting Siem Reap."
    Siem Reap
    >100km from Phnom Penh
    Highlights: TheCambodiaCircus, the original crew of the popular circus in Battambang has come to Siem Reap. With unrepeatable passion and touching folk stories, this star team created by a French NGO is working hard to revive Cambodia's traditional circus performance. There are neither collars nor animals, and the show combines high-level drama, music, dance, acrobatics, juggling and contortion to take you on an emotionally exciting journey into contemporary Cambodia. When you are in it, you can't help laughing, and you will be amazed by the excessive performance of the artist.
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  • No.8
    󰺂5.3
    4.7/5
    954 Review
    From3817.76
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3375 reviews
    "Through the use of interactive exhibits, visitors will develop an understanding of religions and beliefs of the ancient Khmer empire.Angkor National Museum is open to welcome national and international tourists daily from 8:30 am to 6 pm."
    Siem Reap.Angkor
    >100km from Phnom Penh
    Highlights: The Angkor National Museum mainly exhibits cultural relics and works of art from various periods of the Khmer dynasty, including stone carvings, images of Buddha, multimedia images, etc. The collections are vast and precious. The exterior shape of the museum is uniquely designed and the roof has the charm of the ancient tower of Angkor Wat. The promenade, the doorway and the window are inspired by the design of Angkor Wat. Modern elements are also blended in, making it more magnificent and spectacular.
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  • No.9
    󰺂9.2
    4.8/5
    2343 Review
    From2348.79
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 48941 reviews
    "One of my favourite places I have ever travelled to in the world. Completed both the grand and small circuit over two days. Angkor Wat, Ta Prom, Bayon Temples are a few favourites among the many unique temples. You should definitely visit once in your life. The temple walls had many depictions of hindu religion epics and you will learn so much about hinduism, buddhism etc on top of admiring the temple structures"
    Siem Reap
    >100km from Phnom Penh
    Highlights: World Heritage Site | World's largest religious structure (402 acres) | 900-yr-old Buddhist temple complex
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  • No.10
    󰺂4.5
    4.7/5
    446 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 19413 reviews
    "Ta Prohm Temple at dawn is a magical experience, offering a serene and almost mystical atmosphere. As the sun begins to rise, the soft light filters through the thick jungle that surrounds the temple, casting long shadows and illuminating the massive roots of ancient trees that have entwined themselves around the stone structures. The interplay of light and shadow creates an ethereal scene, with the temple appearing as if it’s emerging from the jungle itself.The quietness of the early morning adds to the sense of wonder, with only the sounds of birds and the rustling of leaves breaking the silence. The temple, famous for its intertwined trees and ruins, takes on a different character at dawn—more peaceful and introspective compared to the busy hours later in the day.This is a time when the temple feels most like a living part of the forest, with nature and human creation blending seamlessly. Walking through the temple at this hour, you can almost imagine what it must have been like when it was first rediscovered, hidden away and forgotten by the world.If you’re planning to visit Ta Prohm at dawn, it’s best to arrive early to experience this tranquil moment before the crowds arrive, allowing you to truly appreciate the beauty and history of this remarkable site."
    Siem Reap
    >100km from Phnom Penh
    Highlights: Ta Prohm Monastery, also known as "Ta Prohm Monastery", is located in the east of Angkor Wat. It was built by Khmer King Jayavarman VII in 1186 to commemorate his mother, so it is also called "Mother Temple". It was built of large stones and was once a shrine with high monks, priests and dancing girls. It had the dual function of a temple and a monastery, but over time it was invaded by wild tropical trees, which climbed like python-like roots. The temple is full and penetrates deep into the building, causing the internal stone towers and walls to collapse, and the originally regular building has become a "labyrinth" due to the interlacing of gravel and plants. This unique natural and cultural wonder has also become the location for the film "Tomb Raider". In addition to the wonders of being integrated with the tree, the architecture of the Ta Prohm Temple itself is also very beautiful, especially the various sculptures are worth watching. It has 4 porticos and the main hall faces east. On the outer wall of the east gate, there is a depiction of a patron saint holding a mace and a stupa on his head. Entering from here, you will pass through the "Dancers Corridor". The top of the corridor is an elegant and romantic fairy relief. The temple is surrounded by trees and has not been renovated. It is dedicated to the "Goddess of Wisdom" (reportedly shaped in the image of the king's mother), and the dome is a delicate lotus pattern. Today, the temple is still being swallowed by nature, invading trees that grow within the stone, tearing the building apart while also supporting it so that it doesn't collapse completely. The temple and the tree roots are closely intertwined with me in you and in me, creating a difficult problem for the protection of cultural relics. Whether this amazing tangled spectacle will disappear in the future is still unknown.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Phnom Penh?
Some Best Things to Do near Phnom Penh include:Tonle Sap Lake, Song Saa Private Island, Koh Rong, Koh Rong Sanloem, Street 08
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Phnom Penh?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Phnom Penh include:Tonle Sap Lake:4.3, Song Saa Private Island:5.0, Koh Rong:4.5, Koh Rong Sanloem:4.8, Street 08:4.7
Where are Best Things to Do near Phnom Penh located?
The Best Things to Do near Phnom Penh are mainly located in:Tonle Sap Lake:Sot Nikum, Song Saa Private Island:Sihanoukville, Koh Rong:Sihanoukville, Koh Rong Sanloem:Sihanoukville, Street 08:Siem Reap
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