Cambodia Travel Guide

Beloved by backpackers and boasting some of the most awe-inspiring historical remains on the planet, Cambodia is a kingdom of wild jungle, steamy cities and a past that’s equal parts inspiring and saddening.

The striking magnificence of the Angkor Temples has long been the main draw for budget and luxury travellers alike, but there’s far more to the country than its ancient Khmer heritage. In capital city Phnom Penh, it claims one of the region’s most absorbing cities – a laconic waterside feel offset by rampant nightlife and a proud local culture – while elsewhere, national parks, beaches and lashings of tropical adventure all help keep visitor numbers healthy.

The nation was brought to its knees under Pol Pot’s destructive Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s – this recent history providing chilling attractions of its own – but has recovered sufficiently to become one of the highlights of Southeast Asia.