Things To Do
Best Activity To Do In Cambodia
Kampong Phluk floating village
Kampong Phluk floating village is Cambodia’s Stilted Wonder located just 30 kilometers from Siem Reap, Kampong Phluk offers an unforgettable glimpse into life on Tonle Sap Lake. Explore colorful homes elevated on towering 6-meter stilts, canoe through serene, flooded mangrove forests, and finish your journey with a breathtaking sunset over Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake.
Battambang Circus
Phare Ponleu an exciting performance combining circus, acrobatics, traditional Cambodian culture, music, dance, and storytelling. The talented young artists bring amazing energy and creativity to the stage.
Battambang Bamboo Train
The Battambang Bamboo Train (norry) is a makeshift, open-air bamboo platform powered by a small motor that zips along upcycled railway tracks through the Cambodian countryside at speeds of up to 40 km/h.
Horseback Riding
Hors Riding is a Magic of Horseback Riding Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced rider, horseback riding offers an unforgettable way to connect with nature and experience the trail from a whole new perspective. Mount up, master the basics, and enjoy the freedom of the open path with our gentle, well-trained horses.
Kun Khmer Boxing
Kun Khmer (Khmer Boxing) is the power, skill, and tradition of Kun Khmer, Cambodia’s traditional martial art. Watch talented Cambodian fighters demonstrate powerful punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and impressive fighting techniques in an exciting live atmosphere.
Before the match, experience the traditional rituals and music that connect Kun Khmer with Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage.
Sunrise at Angkor Wat
When you first set eyes on Angkor Wat, the supreme example of Khmer genius, it’s an experience matched by few others on earth. This makes the mother of all temples the definitive spot for sunrise among the many contenders at Angkor.
Tip: During the March and September equinoxes, the sun rises directly over the central tower of Angkor Wat
Sign up for a Cambodian cooking class
Khmer cuisine is also pretty special, with a great variety of national dishes, all with a unique Cambodian twist. To learn some tricks of the trade, sign up for a cooking course. This is a great way to introduce your Cambodian experience to your friends back home by knowing your teuk trey (fish sauce) from your prahok (fish paste).
Tip: There are popular courses available in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang and Kampot
See heroic rats at Apopo Visitor Centre
Meet the hero rats that are helping to clear landmines in Cambodia. Apopo has trained the highly sensitive, almost-blind Gambian pouched rat to sniff explosives, which dramatically speeds up the detection of mines in the countryside. The visitor center in Siem Reap gives background on the work of Apopo, with a short video and the chance to meet the rats themselves.
Visit Angkor National Museum
Angkor National Museum (Khmer: សារមន្ទីរជាតិអង្គរ) is an archaeological museum in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is dedicated to the collection, preservation and presentation of artifacts, also to provides information and education about art and culture of Khmer civilization, with collections mainly dated from Khmer Empire’s Angkor period circa 9th to 14th-century.