🇰🇭 Is It Safe to Travel to Cambodia?

Absolutely—Cambodia remains a safe and welcoming destination for the vast majority of travelers.

Most tourist areas like Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Battambang, Kampot, Kep, and the islands continue to operate normally, with hotels, restaurants, and tour activities running as usual. The country relies heavily on tourism, so you’ll find locals warm, helpful, and very used to assisting visitors.

🔒 What About Border News or Conflicts?

Any disruption or military activity is far from major tourist zones and does not affect daily travel, transportation, or attractions.
Cambodia’s tourism sites—Angkor Wat, Tonle Sap, Kulen Mountains, river cruises, cultural villages—are all functioning completely normally.

If a traveler stays in standard tourism locations, they won’t be anywhere near affected areas.

🛂 Travel Services Are Operating Normally

• Flights to Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville are running as usual

• Hotels, transport, and tours are open

• Tourist police are present in all major areas

• Roads between cities remain safe and busy with regular traffic

🌴 What Tourists Usually Say

Most visitors are surprised by how:
✔ peaceful the country feels
✔ friendly locals are
✔ relaxed and calm tourism zones remain
✔ safe it feels walking around markets, temples, riversides, and nightlife streets

🙌 Good Advice for Any Traveler

These tips apply to any country:

• Use normal common sense with valuables

• Follow local guidance in remote rural areas

• Keep up to date with your embassy’s general travel recommendations

• Stick to established tourist destinations if you’re unsure