This Cambodia packing list covers Angkor Wat temple complex, Phnom Penh city, and the beach islands of Koh Rong and Sihanoukville. Keep it light — Cambodia is hot, laundry services are widely available, and a heavy bag is a liability on tuk-tuk rides.
For outfit and style details: What to Wear in Cambodia.
Angkor Wat & Temple Packing List
- Lightweight long-sleeved shirts (mandatory: shoulders must be covered)
- Long trousers or maxi/midi skirt (mandatory: knees must be covered)
- Lightweight scarf (can drape over shoulders if needed)
- Comfortable walking shoes with support (5–15km daily at temples)
- Wide-brimmed sun hat
- SPF 50+ sunscreen
- Small handheld fan or cooling spray (Angkor in March–May is brutal)
- Reusable water bottle
Phnom Penh & City Packing List
- Casual shorts and t-shirts (fine on city streets)
- One modest outfit for Royal Palace visit (shoulders + knees covered)
- Comfortable day sandals
- Small day bag or crossbody (pickpocket awareness)
Koh Rong / Beach Packing List
- 2–3 swimsuits
- Sarong or beach shorts for walking to villages
- Flip-flops and light sandals
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Insect repellent (biting midges on some islands at dusk)
Cambodia Essentials
- Quick-dry fabrics (cotton stays wet in Cambodia’s humidity)
- DEET insect repellent (dengue present)
- Anti-diarrhea medication (food safety varies)
- USD cash (widely accepted alongside Cambodian Riel)
- Cambodia e-visa (apply at evisa.gov.kh before arrival)
- Travel insurance
- Power bank and adapter (Cambodia uses Type A/C/G)
💡 Book Angkor Wat sunrise tours, Phnom Penh city tours, and Koh Rong ferry tickets through Viator Cambodia, and hotels through Booking.com.
FAQs: Cambodia Packing List
What fabric is best for Cambodia’s heat?
Linen and moisture-wicking synthetics. Avoid thick cotton — it absorbs sweat and stays wet. Light colours reflect heat. Loose, flowing clothing in breathable fabric is the Cambodia comfort formula.
How many days’ clothes do I need for Cambodia?
5 days’ worth covers a typical 10–14 day Cambodia trip — laundry services in guesthouses and hotels are cheap and fast, usually overnight. Packing light means easier tuk-tuk travel and less to carry in the heat.