Best Cities to Visit in Cambodia

As managing partner at Pacific Holdings Partnership in Los Angeles, California, Youval Ziv is responsible for all operations regarding property development maintenance and management. In his spare time, Youval Ziv is very active and enjoys traveling to many countries, including Cambodia. Some of the top cities to visit in Cambodia are:

1. Phnom Penh. As the largest city and capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh was built by the French during the 15th-century colonial period. Tourists enjoy visiting the Royal Palace, National Museum, and the Phsar Reatrey night market where handcrafted souvenirs are sold. 

2. Battambang. The second most populous city in Cambodia, Battambang has an important place in the country’s history. Visitors can see colonial buildings along with many Buddhist shrines and Angkor-style temples. Also located in the city is Phsar Nath, or the Central Market, where tourists and locals can buy native produce and clothing. 

3. Angkor. Known as one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia, Angkor is where tourists can visit the world-renowned Angkor Wat temple, the Bayon temple, and Ta Prohm. The ruins of many other temples also are located in this city, which was once the capital of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th century to the14th century.