Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
Phnom Penh's living royal heritage since 1866 — the Throne Hall, palace gardens, and a Silver Pagoda guarding a solid-gold Buddha set with 2,086 diamonds.
Heritage & Temples
Heritage & Temple Experiences
From sunrise over Angkor Wat to the lost jungle capitals of the Khmer Empire — guided journeys through 1,200 years of living history and all five of Cambodia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
5UNESCO Sites
70+Major temples
1,200Years of history
400 km²Angkor park
The heart of the Kingdom of Wonder
Where every stone tells a story
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The largest temple complex on Earth
Angkor spans 400+ km² with over 70 major temples, crowned by Angkor Wat — the world's largest religious monument. Sunrise here is the anchor of any heritage trip.
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All five UNESCO World Heritage Sites
From Angkor (1992) to the 2025 memorial sites, Cambodia holds five inscriptions — a complete heritage trail few operators bring together.
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Led by expert Khmer historians
Our guides turn ancient stone into living story — the carvings, the kings, and the cosmology behind every temple you visit.
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UNESCO World
Heritage Sites
Heritage Sites
Angkor Wat · Siem Reap
Signature experiences
The temples everyone comes for
The icons of the Angkor Archaeological Park — best experienced early, with a guide who can read the stone.
01 — Sunrise & Sunset
Angkor Wat Sunrise & Sunset Tours
The most-booked experience in all of Cambodia. Built in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II — first to Vishnu, later Buddhist — Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world. Arrive before 5:00 AM to claim a reflection spot at the pond as golden light fills the five towers, then trade crowds for the pyramid of Pre Rup at dusk.
02 — The Walled City
Angkor Thom & the Bayon
The last great capital of the Khmer Empire, ringed by an 8-metre wall and entered through five face-topped gates. At its heart, King Jayavarman VII's Bayon stares back with 216 serene stone faces across 54 towers. Add the 350-metre Terrace of the Elephants and the Baphuon pyramid for the fullest day in Angkor.
03 — The Jungle Temple
Ta Prohm — the Tomb Raider Temple
Left much as 19th-century explorers found it, Ta Prohm is where silk-cotton and strangler fig roots pour through the galleries — nature and architecture fused over centuries. Once home to 615 dancers and a working monastery, it found global fame as the "Tomb Raider" temple. Go early to walk the maze-like ruins before the crowds.
Off the beaten path
Beyond the main circuit
For travellers chasing solitude, photography and that genuine Indiana-Jones feeling.
25 km NE of Siem Reap
Banteay Srei
The "Citadel of Women" — 10th-century pink sandstone with the finest, most delicate carvings in all of Khmer art.
40 km E of Siem ReapBeng Mealea
A largely unrestored jungle ruin of moss-covered blocks and collapsed galleries — Angkor as it was first rediscovered.
2.5 hrs from Siem ReapKoh Ker
UNESCO-listed in 2023 — a brief Khmer capital crowned by the 40-metre Prasat Thom jungle pyramid, often explored in solitude.
Remote northern CambodiaBanteay Chhmar
One of the largest, least-visited Khmer complexes — extraordinary bas-reliefs and multi-faced towers, best on a multi-day circuit.
World Heritage
All five of Cambodia's UNESCO sites
Few travellers know Cambodia has five — together they form a complete heritage trail across 1,400 years of history.
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2008
2018
2023
2025
1992
Angkor
The spiritual heart of Cambodia and the most-visited heritage site in Southeast Asia.
2008
Preah Vihear
A 10th-century temple perched on a 525-metre plateau on the Dangrek escarpment.
2018
Sambor Prei Kuk
Pre-Angkorian Chenla capital — ~100 brick temples with rare octagonal forms.
2023
Koh Ker
A former rival Khmer capital crowned by the dramatic Prasat Thom pyramid.
2025
Memorial Sites
Tuol Sleng (S-21) and Choeung Ek, recognised as sites of memory and remembrance.
The complete trail
Design My Trail
Walk all five UNESCO sites
We're one of the only operators designing a single itinerary across all five of Cambodia's World Heritage Sites — built for travellers who want the whole story, not just the postcard.
Capital, sacred mountain & colonial city
More of Cambodia's heritage
Phnom Kulen & Kbal Spean
The birthplace of the Khmer Empire, where the empire was declared in 802 AD — plus a 1,000-year-old riverbed carved with sacred lingas and Hindu gods.
Battambang Colonial Heritage
Cambodia's best-preserved French colonial city — riverside facades, cave pagodas at Phnom Sampeau, and the improvised Bamboo Train through the rice fields.
Remembrance
The Killing Fields & Tuol Sleng
Cambodia's most emotionally significant heritage experience — and a UNESCO site since 2025. At Tuol Sleng (S-21), a former school turned prison, visitors walk the same halls as those held here between 1975 and 1979. At Choeung Ek, 15 km from Phnom Penh, a memorial stupa honours the victims. We arrange these visits with experienced guides and ample time, treating them with the dignity and context they deserve rather than as a quick stop.
Plan at a glance
Heritage sites quick reference
| Site | Location | UNESCO | Key feature |
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| Angkor Wat | Siem Reap | 1992 | World's largest religious monument |
| Bayon Temple | Siem Reap | 1992 | 216 enigmatic stone faces |
| Ta Prohm | Siem Reap | 1992 | Jungle-wrapped "Tomb Raider" ruins |
| Banteay Srei | Siem Reap | 1992 | Pink sandstone — finest Khmer carvings |
| Koh Ker | 2.5 hrs from Siem Reap | 2023 | 40 m jungle pyramid — former capital |
| Sambor Prei Kuk | Kampong Thom | 2018 | Pre-Angkorian octagonal temples |
| Preah Vihear | Northern Cambodia | 2008 | Mountain-top temple, plateau views |
| Tuol Sleng & Killing Fields | Phnom Penh | 2025 | Genocide memorial & remembrance |
| Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda | Phnom Penh | — | Living royal heritage — gold Buddhas |
| Phnom Kulen & Kbal Spean | 48 km from Siem Reap | — | Birthplace of the Khmer Empire |
| Beng Mealea | 40 km from Siem Reap | — | Unrestored jungle ruin |
| Battambang | Western Cambodia | — | Colonial city + Bamboo Train |
Good to know
Planning your heritage days
$37 / $62 / $72Angkor pass — 1, 3 & 7 days
Dec – JanClearest skies for sunrise
Cover upShoulders & knees at temples
3 – 5 daysTo do Angkor justice
Questions, answered
Cambodia heritage FAQ
How much does it cost to visit Angkor Wat?
Entry to the Angkor Archaeological Park is a single pass that covers every temple inside: $37 for one day, $62 for three days, and $72 for seven days. Passes are bought online or at the official ticket office.
When is the best time for Angkor Wat sunrise?
Arrive before 5:00 AM to secure a reflection spot at the main pond. December and January bring the clearest skies, making them the best months for a crisp sunrise.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Cambodia have?
Five: Angkor (1992), Preah Vihear (2008), Sambor Prei Kuk (2018), Koh Ker (2023), and the Cambodian Memorial Sites — Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek — inscribed in 2025.
Which temple is the "Tomb Raider" temple?
Ta Prohm, famous for the strangler-fig roots growing through its galleries, was a filming location for the Lara Croft: Tomb Raider film and is widely known as the Tomb Raider temple.
Is one day enough to see Angkor?
Angkor spans more than 400 square kilometres with 70+ main temples, so one day only scratches the surface. A three-day pass is recommended to comfortably cover the highlights and a few lesser-known temples.
Ready to walk through Cambodia's history?
Tell us what moves you — sunrise temples, lost jungle capitals, or the full UNESCO trail — and our Khmer specialists will craft a heritage itinerary made just for you.