Days 1 - 3 Phnom Penh
Located on the banks of the relentless Mekong River, Phnom Penh is a captivating and vivacious city at the crossroads of Asia's past and present. The National Museum of Cambodia is certainly justified regardless of a visit; it has a large accumulation of Khmer artifacts and was inherent 1917. Afterwards you could visit the Silver Pagoda, otherwise known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the Royal Palace. In the afternoon you could climb the mountain that the Wat Phnom is based upon, the city was actually named after this sanctuary. It's prescribed to have an aide for a visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields, so you can learn more about the tumultuous history of the nation.
On your third day you can make your way to Battambang in the north-west of Cambodia.
Days 3 - 5 Battambang
Battambang is an elegant, riverside city located in an area otherwise known as the "rice dish of Cambodia" because of the rich fruitful soil in the district. Grab a tuk-tuk and head a small way outside of the town to visit the infamous Bamboo train; for a small charge you can take a ride on the one of a kind contraption that was initially worked by the French to transport products. Next you could visit the ancient sanctuary of Wat Ek Phnom, visiting small villages along the way to experience some local abilities, for example, making bamboo sticky rice, banana paper and rice paper. There is also a Khmer Rouge memorial and a slope top sanctuary with commanding perspectives over the Cambodian farmland.
At the end of your stay in Battambang you can continue on to Siem Reap by boat or transport. The boat trip from Battambang to Siem Reap has spectacular view, however the quality of the boats can vary considerably and overcrowding of the boats is regular. On the off chance that the weather is entirely stormy the stream can get very uneven, making the boat trip a significant adventure, however it's certainly not for everybody. In this situation it may be advantageous playing it safe and considering taking the transport instead.
Days 5 - 8 Siem Reap
Siem Reap is a town where it's definitely worth spending an extra day if your timetable allows. On arrival into Siem Reap, whether you have traveled by boat or transport, there will be a lot of tuk-tuk drivers waiting to lift you up, and the trek to your inn ought to just cost a couple US dollars. After a considerable amount of travel in the course of the last couple of days this is a decent chance to relax a bit, and there are a lot of great lodgings to browse around town. Perhaps attempt a pleasant Khmer dish at your lodging or walk into town and experiment with a local restaurant. The inside is not enormous, and is very charming with little boulevards and small cafes. In the evening you could visit the night markets; it is a touristy spot, however make sure to have a decent chase around and there are a lot of good trinkets to take home with you.
On your first entire day in Siem Reap, you are certain to head straight for the Angkor Wat sanctuary complex, and having an aide for the day is exceptionally prescribed. With a specific end goal to see the whole mind boggling, you would need to spend several days here since the many sanctuaries are spread out over an area of about 25 square kilometers. You can wander interminably through the statues, sanctuaries and notable reliefs, however make certain to stay on the defined and marked paths, as there are still mines in a portion of the unchartered areas. The sanctuaries were implicit various time periods with each ruler building his own particular sanctuary. Because of this, each sanctuary has its own particular character; the most famous sanctuary, Angkor Wat, features Hindu influences while the Angkor Thom sanctuary features Buddhist influences. During your time in Siem Reap, make certain to catch a dawn or dusk over the sanctuaries, and your aide will have the capacity to give you a few proposals of the best place to sit to get the best view.
From Siem Reap it's conceivable to fly straightforwardly to Sihanoukville in the south of Cambodia. The flight right now operates three times each week, however airlines in Cambodia do tend to travel every which way rapidly, and plan changes are basic.
Days 8 - 10 Sihanoukville
This tropical Cambodia beach destination with its four outstretched beaches and clear blue waters is still relatively new, especially when compared to the beach resorts of Thailand and Vietnam. It's an enthusiastic town, yet at the same time exceptionally laid-back and relaxed. Ochheutal beach is a decent spot, offering a lot of bungalows loaded with local charm only a short walk from the waters' edge. At nightfall Cambodian merchants offer new shrimp, lobster and squid which they flame broil for you on the barbecue. There are also several island and snorkel outings available from Sihanoukville, and not far from town is Ream National Park with mangrove backwoods and thick wilderness to investigate.
Days 10 - 12 Kep
Just a couple of hours travel east of Sihanoukville is Kep. The coastal village of Kep is less created than Sihanoukville, and extremely peaceful with two or three fish restaurants and a pleasant beach. Kep is a decent base from which to investigate the uninhabited islands off the coast, or for a cycling or hiking trips in the nearby slopes.
After rounding off your travels through Cambodia at the relaxing beaches, you can either continue traveling towards the fringe and into Vietnam or head back to Phnom Penh to meet your onward international flight.
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