Central Cambodia
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Phnom Penh
Riverside capital of the Royal Palace and markets
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Kampong Chhnang
Pottery kilns smoke along the Tonle Sap in Kampong Chhnang; visitors come for ceramic workshops, floating villages, river markets and clay artisans demonstrating centuries-old techniques.
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Kampong Cham
Kampong Cham sits on the Mekong under a long bamboo bridge; market stalls and silk shops hug the riverbank.
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Kampong Thom city
On the Sangker River, Kampong Thom functions as the gateway to Sambor Prei Kuk’s brick temples, riverside markets and boat trips toward Tonlé Sap - a practical stop between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.
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Takeo
Rural lanes outside Phnom Penh bring travelers to Takeo for low, brick Angkorian temples like Phnom Da, rice paddies, pottery workshops and slow markets selling grilled fish and freshwater shrimp.
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Royal Palace
Official royal residence complex in Phnom Penh
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Kampong Chhnang Floating Villages
Floating houses and markets on Tonle Sap and adjacent waterways characterise Kampong Chhnang’s lakeshore life; visitors take longboat rides, watch fishermen and visit stilted craft workshops.
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Kampong Cham Bamboo Bridge
Seasonal bamboo footbridge in Kampong Cham province spanning river channels; attracts locals and visitors for crossings, market activity and riverside views.
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Kampong Chhnang
Pottery kilns smoke along the Tonle Sap in Kampong Chhnang; visitors come for ceramic workshops, floating villages, river markets and clay artisans demonstrating centuries-old techniques.
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Kampong Cham
Kampong Cham sits on the Mekong under a long bamboo bridge; market stalls and silk shops hug the riverbank.
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Kampong Thom city
On the Sangker River, Kampong Thom functions as the gateway to Sambor Prei Kuk’s brick temples, riverside markets and boat trips toward Tonlé Sap - a practical stop between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.
Explore
Takeo
Rural lanes outside Phnom Penh bring travelers to Takeo for low, brick Angkorian temples like Phnom Da, rice paddies, pottery workshops and slow markets selling grilled fish and freshwater shrimp.
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Royal Palace
Official royal residence complex in Phnom Penh
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Kampong Chhnang Floating Villages
Floating houses and markets on Tonle Sap and adjacent waterways characterise Kampong Chhnang’s lakeshore life; visitors take longboat rides, watch fishermen and visit stilted craft workshops.
Explore
Kampong Cham Bamboo Bridge
Seasonal bamboo footbridge in Kampong Cham province spanning river channels; attracts locals and visitors for crossings, market activity and riverside views.
Top Cities in Central Cambodia
Central Cambodia at a Glance
Local Time
6:42 AM
GMT+7
Population
8,296,214
Best Things to Do in Central Cambodia
Area
Silver Pagoda
Royal temple housing many Buddha images and silver floor
Palace
Royal Palace of Cambodia
Official royal residence complex in Phnom Penh
Cemetery
Choeung Ek
Genocide memorial site with mass graves and stupa
Museum
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Former school turned Khmer Rouge detention museum
Archaeological Site
Sambor Prei Kuk
Pre-Angkorian temple complex amid forest
Temple
Wat Phnom
Small hilltop Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh
Mosque
National Museum of Cambodia
Phnom Penh museum preserving Khmer art and archaeological finds
Library
National Library of Cambodia
National library housing Cambodia's historical collections and archives
Monument
Independence Monument (Cambodia)
Monument commemorating independence at Phnom Penh roundabout
Archaeological Site
Angkor Borei and Phnom Da
Ancient Khmer archaeological complex including Phnom Da temple
Market
Central Market
Large art-deco indoor market in Phnom Penh