Cambodia Things To Visit : Start Your Dream to Cambodia

Check out the best attractions in Cambodia that allow you to explore the local culture, including cooking classes, SOSORO, Angkor Archaeological Park, Phare Circus, floating villages, Apsara dancing, and sunset river cruises.

The Popular Siem Reap Things to Do

Purpose: If you are looking for temples and culture, the right place to visit is Siem Reap.

Cooking Class: offers a local Cambodian cultural experience where participants can learn to prepare traditional dishes, and it is recommended to do the cooking class in the early morning after shopping at a local market. There are some cooking class restaurants outside the hotel where you can learn and support local life.

A restaurant is run by a local lady who is very friendly and helpful for your teaching and fun for cooking activities. I often bring my clients to her restaurant.

Phare Circus is really friendly, especially for private family tours. If you are looking for great fun and enjoyment, you will be happy. The tickets have three types of seats: Seat A is 38 per person in front of and close to the performance, and Seat B is above and behind Seat A. It is a reasonable price and the best seat in the middle between seat A and seat B.  It is 28 USD per person.

Floating Village: If you are looking to support local villages and see the stilt houses, walk and see the village. Kampong Phluk is the best place to go, and make sure you come in the right season, between July and March, because it still has good views to see.

Apsara dance: It is highly recommended to enjoy a Cambodian cultural show and dinner. It normally starts at 7:20, and tourists are asked to be there in advance for dinner. There are some restaurants that are best suited for your budget; Amazon Restaurant is a buffet that costs 18 USD per person for adults and

Angkor Archaeology Park: Most tourists come to visit Angkor Wat, Bayon, Taphrom, Banteay Srei Temple, and more. You will definitely enjoy the iconic temple and history; the temples have different unique styles and histories. To learn more, check out the best Angkor Wat tours.

Phnom Penh best things to do

Purpose: the best places to visit local culture and history from the 9th to the 16th century.

 SOSORO:  the entrance ticket costs 5 USD, and the audio guide is available for 10 USD per person. It is recommended to learn the history from these places; you will see the real property of ancient people and more history from the Khmer Empire, and this museum is really special for French tourist .  Most tourists skip this museum. It is different from the National Museum in Phnom Penh.

Silk Farm: you will get the ferry that brings local and non-local tourists from one side to the other side of the Mekong River. It costs around 0.25 USD per person. You will take around 45 minutes to the silk farm (Koh Dach Island). You can learn from a local guide who tells you about the silk and local people who work there.

Mekong cruise: It is really worth it to see the sunset and get on the cruise, for sharing the cruise is 5 USD per person. You can enjoy the views and get some drinks there. The boat will depart at 5:00 pm and take you on a two-hour journey along the river.

Royal Palaces: the best places to learn and know about Cambodian kings and really worth visiting, and most tourists hire a guide for a tour to the Royal Palaces. It is recommended to start the tour in the morning.

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Battambang Palaces to Visit

Purpose: It is a really amazing local cultural tour.

Bamboo train: Experiencing the bamboo train at the old station is truly worthwhile. The ticket costs around 10 USD per person, and up to four people can ride together.  It takes around 1:30 hours and around 30 minutes from the city.

Phnom Sampov for sunset: it takes around 1 hour from the city to Phnom Sampov, and it is really worth visiting there to see over a thousand bats flying during the sunset. It is also the best place to relax, sit, and enjoy some drinks.

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Final Thoughts

The best things to visit in Cambodia to explore local Cambodian culture are cooking classes, SOSORO, Angkor Archaeological Park, Phare Circus, floating villages, Apsara dancing, and river cruises for the sunset. These are the main things to see for all of the travelers who explore Cambodia for more than 7 days. I see most tourists miss information about the best places to visit, and they really want to come to Cambodia again.  In my opinion, travelers who plan a trip to Cambodia should stay more than 7 days for exploration in Cambodia.