Backpacking Cambodia: 3 Suggested Itineraries for 2025

"At the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh I recommend starting here for its beautiful flower gardens and the Silver Pagoda, whose floor is made up of more than 5,000 silver tiles and which houses an emerald-covered Buddha and a diamond-covered Maitreya Buddha; the palace also has murals around its outer wall that tell the story of the Ramayana, five stupas (the two largest to the east containing the ashes of King Norodom and King Udung), and a statue of King Norodom on horseback, and the best way to see it is via a guided tour so you can learn more about the history and culture from an expert local guide." - Matthew Kepnes