9 days in Cambodia Itinerary

Once a small village in northwest Cambodia, Siem Reap now serves as a gateway to the Angkor region's World Heritage-listed temple and other attractions.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. Museum-lovers will appreciate Angkor Artwork E&T Stocker and Angkor National Museum. Spend the 10th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Ta Prohm, have fun and explore at The Nature Discovery Center of Cambodia, brush up on your military savvy at War Museum Cambodia, and view the masterpieces at Theam's Gallery.

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Amman, Jordan to Siem Reap is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Indochina Time (ICT), which is usually a 4 hour difference. In December, Siem Reap is much warmer than Amman - with highs of 35°C and lows of 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Phnom Penh.

On the confluence of two major rivers, Phnom Penh occupies a scenic location largely responsible for its nickname the "Charming City." On a trip to Phnom Penh you'll discover one of Asia's most dynamic cities, where the natives live much of their lives outdoors, on the streets, and in the bustling markets filled with scents of spicy foods.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Phnom, then browse the exhibits of Kbach Gallery, and finally steep yourself in history at Choeung Ek Genocidal Center. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some photo ops at Independence Monument, don't miss a visit to Central Market, browse the exhibits of Dinart, then explore the galleries of Lotus Space, then examine the collection at National Museum, and finally explore the historical opulence of Royal Palace.

To find traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Phnom Penh trip builder site.

Traveling by flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in December, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.