Cambodia with a 4 year old

[Anonymous]

I'm a single mom taking my 4year old to Cambodia for vacation. Anyone been there with young children? Ideas of what to do?

[Anonymous]

Why Cambodia? Any ties there?

[Anonymous]

Sounds awesome! Good for you! Vietnam is also wonderful.

[Anonymous]

I was there with my husband a few years ago and there were a number of families with kids at our hotel. They seemed to spend most of their time at the pool.

[Anonymous]

I love Cambodia and lived there for 3 years but have to ask why you chose Cambodia. It's not the easiest place to travel with little ones. The main tourist attraction is of course Angkor Wat but I can't see that holding much attraction for a 4 year old. It can be several long days of walking and climbing temple steps. Tiresome for little legs. There are some beach resorts in the South but they are small and don't have the kind of amenities that you'd find in Thailand. Not far from Phnom Penh there is a small animal rescue zoo that your child might like. And I'm sure you are not planning to bring your child to Toul Sleng, the infamous prison.

There are several large green spaces where Cambodia families gather in the evening to picnic, play badminton and socialize. I'm sure your child would enjoy that. Also walks on the river are always nice.

In general, Cambodians are friendly and love children so you'll easily find the help you need along the way. But again, I'm wondering why you are choosing to do this trip now with such a young child. Thailand would be far easier.