Cambodia

The lost temples of Angkor and a country rising from the ashes

Cambodia is much more than Angkor, though Angkor alone justifies the trip. It is a country of resilient smiles, tragic history and beauty emerging from the jungle.

Angkor is one of those wonders that exceed any expectation. Temples devoured by jungle for centuries, towers with stone faces smiling enigmatically, tree roots embracing ruins. It is the world's largest archaeological complex, capital of an empire that dominated Southeast Asia for centuries. But Cambodia is also a country that has risen from horror. The Khmer Rouge regime left deep scars, still visible today. Visiting the killing fields and genocide museum is hard but necessary to understand this country and admire its capacity for forgiveness and rebuilding. Beyond Angkor and history, Cambodia has much to offer. Phnom Penh is a capital with French colonial charm along the Mekong. The south holds beaches beginning to rival Thailand's. And everywhere, Cambodians welcome with a smile that, given what they have lived through, is deeply moving.

Siem Reap and Angkor

UNESCO Temples · Khmer Empire capital

Siem Reap and Angkor

The world's largest temple complex. Angkor Wat, Bayon with its stone faces, Ta Prohm devoured by jungle. Siem Reap as lively base.

Phnom Penh

Capital · History and rebirth

Phnom Penh

The Royal Palace, Genocide Museum, Killing Fields. But also the Mekong riverside, vibrant markets, colonial architecture. A city rising again.

Battambang

Second city · Authentic Cambodia

Battambang

French colonial architecture, floating villages, famous bamboo train. Rural and authentic Cambodia, away from tourist routes.

Southern Islands

Koh Rong · Virgin beaches

Southern Islands

Cambodia's beaches: Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem. White sand, turquoise water, nighttime bioluminescence. Much less touristy than Thailand.

Tonlé Sap

Lake · Floating villages

Tonlé Sap

Southeast Asia's largest lake, changing size with seasons. Floating villages where entire life happens on water.

Where jungle devours stone

Angkor was capital of Southeast Asia's most powerful empire. When it fell, the jungle reclaimed it for centuries. Today, temples and roots embrace in one of the planet's most evocative images.

Experiences

Cambodia offers experiences combining Angkor's wonder with the depth of its recent history. Each moment teaches something about human resilience.

Angkor Wat sunrise

Cambodia's most iconic moment: watching the sun rise behind towers of the world's largest temple, reflecting in the lotus pond. Thousands see it daily, but it remains magical.

Ta Prohm at sunset

The Tomb Raider temple: giant roots embracing ruins, stones slowly devoured by jungle. At sunset, when light enters through trees, it's pure magic.

Faces of Bayon

The 216 stone faces smiling enigmatically from towers. Walking among them, seeking the perfect angle, feeling centuries' gaze. Angkor's most mysterious temple.

Tonlé Sap floating villages

Entire communities living on water: houses, schools, markets, all floating. A way of life adapting to the lake's rhythm, growing and shrinking with seasons.

A country reborn

Cambodia lived through one of the 20th century's most terrible tragedies. But its people's spirit has prevailed. Today it is a country looking to the future without forgetting its past, with a smile that moves.

We work with Cambodia's finest hotels: from luxury properties in Siem Reap to charming boutiques. Cambodian hospitality makes every stay special.

Amansara

Siem Reap

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor

Siem Reap

Shinta Mani Angkor

Siem Reap

Raffles Le Royal

Phnom Penh

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