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    Cambodia Province Guides — All 25 Provinces + Phnom Penh
    Comprehensive travel guides for every province in Cambodia. Attractions, food, transport, budgets, and local tips.

    Cambodia Province Guides

    Cambodia is divided into 25 provinces and the capital municipality of Phnom Penh. From the temple-studded plains of Siem Reap to the highland jungles of Mondulkiri, each province offers a distinct slice of the Kingdom of Wonders. Use the filters below to explore by region.

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    The Silver Pagoda at the Royal Palace, Phnom Penh

    Photo: Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Phnom Penh

    Central

    The vibrant capital city at the confluence of four rivers

    2.3 million679 km²
    Royal PalaceS21 MuseumKilling Fields
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    The gateway to Angkor Wat, Siem Reap Province

    Photo: Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Siem Reap

    Tonle Sap

    Gateway to the legendary Angkor temple complex

    1 million10,299 km²
    Angkor WatAngkor ThomPub Street
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    Bamboo train (norry) at Battambang

    Photo: Marcel40chaudron, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Battambang

    Northwest

    Cambodia's rice bowl with colonial charm and circus arts

    1.06 million11,702 km²
    Bamboo TrainPhare CircusPhnom Sampeau
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    The railway bridge in Kampot

    Photo: Christophe95, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Kampot

    Coastal

    Riverside town famous for pepper and Bokor Hill Station

    585,0004,873 km²
    Kampot PepperBokor HillRiver Kayaking
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    Ochheuteal Beach, Sihanoukville

    Photo: Dmitry Makeev, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Preah Sihanouk

    Coastal

    Gateway to Cambodia's tropical islands and beaches

    310,0002,536 km²
    Koh RongKoh Rong SanloemOtres Beach
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    The crab market in Kep

    Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0

    Kep

    Coastal

    Quiet coastal retreat known for fresh crab and national park

    42,000336 km²
    Crab MarketKep National ParkRabbit Island
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    The bamboo bridge at Kampong Cham

    Photo: PsamatheM, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Kampong Cham

    Central

    Mekong river town with bamboo bridge and ancient temples

    900,0004,549 km²
    Bamboo BridgeWat NokorKoh Paen Island
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    Kampong Chhnang from the Tonle Sap

    Photo: Io Herodotus, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Kampong Chhnang

    Tonle Sap

    Pottery capital with floating villages on the Tonle Sap

    525,0005,521 km²
    Floating VillagesPottery WorkshopsPhnom Santuk
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    Kirirom National Park, Kampong Speu

    Photo: Vanna 0885599228, CC BY-SA 3.0

    Kampong Speu

    Central

    Sugar palm province between Phnom Penh and the coast

    870,0007,017 km²
    Palm Sugar ProductionKirirom National ParkWaterfalls
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    Sanctuary N16 at Sambor Prei Kuk, Kampong Thom Province

    Photo: Pierre André, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Kampong Thom

    Tonle Sap

    Home to pre-Angkorian temples and vast forests

    680,00013,814 km²
    Sambor Prei KukPhnom SantukStung Sen River
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    Aerial view of Kandal Province

    Photo: BrianChap, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Kandal

    Central

    Province surrounding Phnom Penh with Mekong islands

    1.2 million3,568 km²
    Koh Dach (Silk Island)Ta KhmauTonle Bassac
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    Mangrove forests in Koh Kong Province

    Photo: Wikirictor, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Koh Kong

    Coastal

    Wild Cardamom Mountains meet pristine coastline

    140,00011,160 km²
    Cardamom MountainsChi PhatTatai Waterfall
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    Sunset over the Mekong River at Kratie

    Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Kratie

    Northeast

    Mekong river dolphins and French colonial architecture

    370,00011,094 km²
    Irrawaddy DolphinsKoh Trong IslandColonial Town
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    Bou Sra Waterfall, Mondulkiri

    Photo: Dtfman, CC BY-SA 3.0

    Mondulkiri

    Northeast

    Highland wilderness with elephants and indigenous culture

    93,00014,288 km²
    Elephant ValleyBou Sra WaterfallBunong Villages
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    Market stalls in Samraong, Oddar Meanchey Province

    Photo: Helt, CC BY-SA 3.0

    Oddar Meanchey

    Northwest

    Remote frontier province with ancient Khmer temple ruins

    270,0006,158 km²
    Prasat Ta MuenAnlong VengBorder Markets
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    View from Phnom Yat, Pailin

    Photo: Dominic Stafford, CC BY-SA 3.0

    Pailin

    Northwest

    Cambodia's smallest province known for gemstones and fruit

    72,000803 km²
    Gem Mining HeritagePailin OrchardsPhnom Yat
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    Prasat Preah Vihear

    Photo: PsamatheM, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Preah Vihear

    Northwest

    UNESCO cliff-top temple and vast northern wilderness

    255,00013,788 km²
    Prasat Preah VihearKoh KerBeng Mealea
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    One of the biggest and oldest trees in Prey Veng Province

    Photo: Mao Piseth, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Prey Veng

    Central

    Authentic rural Cambodia with rice paddies and river life

    1.06 million4,883 km²
    Ba PhnomMekong VillagesRice Paddies
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    The skyline of Pursat from its entrance on Highway 5

    Photo: LacanAndStockhausen, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Pursat

    Tonle Sap

    Marble mountains and floating villages on Tonle Sap

    430,00012,692 km²
    Marble CarvingKompong LuongCardamom Mountains
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    Yeak Laom Lake, Ratanakiri

    Photo: Chamnanmuon, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Ratanakiri

    Northeast

    Volcanic crater lakes, jungle treks, and indigenous villages

    215,00010,782 km²
    Yeak Laom LakeVirachey National ParkWaterfalls
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    Stung Treng, the provincial capital, on the Mekong

    Photo: Christian Pirkl, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Stung Treng

    Northeast

    Gateway to Laos with flooded forests and river dolphins

    170,00011,092 km²
    Mekong DolphinsRamsar WetlandsFlooded Forests
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    Svay Rieng town

    Photo: Fumihiko Ueno, CC BY 3.0

    Svay Rieng

    Central

    Vietnam border province with ancient temples and markets

    530,0002,966 km²
    Bavet Border CrossingPrasat Preah TheatBorder Markets
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    Ta Prohm temple, Takeo Province

    Photo: UM, CC0

    Takeo

    Central

    Cradle of Khmer civilization with pre-Angkorian sites

    900,0003,563 km²
    Angkor BoreiPhnom DaPhnom Chisor
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    Illustration: Tbong Khmum province

    Tbong Khmum

    Central

    Cambodia's newest province with rubber plantations and rivers

    775,0004,928 km²
    Rubber PlantationsPrey ChhorMekong Islands
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    A small lake in Serei Saophoan District, Banteay Meanchey

    Photo: Kiensvay(កៀនស្វាយ), Public domain

    Banteay Meanchey

    Northwest

    Thailand border province with ancient Khmer temples

    860,0006,679 km²
    Banteay ChhmarPoipet BorderAng Trapeang Thmor
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