The border provinces of Thailand and the northeastern provinces in the direction of Laos and Vietnam are considered unsafe. Outside the metropolitan areas of the mine threat is still very high. Tourists should be informed in advance of travel about the current security situation. Further information from the embassies.

Phnom Penh

The capital, Phnom Penh, which still has some beautiful sights, has since recovered from their existence as ghosts of Pol Pot’s reign. The Royal Palace and Wat Phnom Temple, who gave the city its name, are both worth a visit, as well as the Silver Pagoda, which houses an emerald Buddha.


The former interrogation center of Pol Pot is now the Tuol Sleng Museum of mass destruction. The National Museum has interesting collections of the country’s art. The famous National Ballet was formed by the surviving dancers and new leads now back classical dances such as the Ramayana legend for visitors. The Buddhist temple was also reopened, and several festivals, especially the Khmer New Year will be celebrated here. Outside of Phnom Penh is the Choeung Ek-bearing, also known as the Killing Fields. Here is a memorial that has been built from the skulls of more than 8000 people who were murdered by Pol Pot’s regime.

Angkor and Oudung

The famous temples of Angkor in northwest originating from the heyday of the Khmer culture (9th to 12th centuries). The restored main temple of Angkor Wat and the ruins of Angkor Thom and Bayon temples with the Baphuon can be visited. Some temples, such as Ta Prohm, are overgrown by tropical rainforest, which gives them a special charm. One should take the tour for safety reasons only with a guide and never leave the marked paths. Oudung located 30 km from Phnom Penh on a hill. From here you have a good view of the plains with the graves of Khmer kings.

Tonle Bati and Sihanouk Ville

Tonle Bati, south of Phnom Penh, has ruins dating back to the late 12th Century. Sihanoukville is a popular beach resort and can be reached from Phnom Penh by bus or plane.