Battambang Travel Guide
Cambodia's second city, a French colonial river town with Cambodia's best-preserved colonial architecture, the famous bamboo train, Angkorian-era temples, and a growing arts scene.
🏛️ Sights and Attractions in Battambang
- Bamboo Train (Norry) — A unique bamboo flatcar that runs on the railway tracks through the countryside — a quintessential Battambang experience.
- Battambang Colonial Architecture — A collection of French-colonial shophouses along the riverfront, some restored as cafes and galleries.
- Phare Ponleu Selpak (Circus School) — A circus and arts school training disadvantaged youth in performance, visual arts, and music — catch a show.
- Wat Banan — A 11th-century hilltop temple with five towers, reached by 358 steps, with views over the Sangker River.
- Wat Ek Phnom — An 11th-century sandstone temple ruin beside a lotus pond, with a modern pagoda and a large Buddha.
- Battambang Museum — A museum in Battambang displaying artifacts and exhibits related to the history and culture of Cambodia.
- Sangker River — A riverside or waterfront area in Battambang with walking paths, food stalls, and views.
- Central Market (Phsar Nath) — A market in Battambang where locals buy and sell fresh produce, handicrafts, and everyday goods.
- Wat Damrey Sar — A Buddhist temple in Battambang, Cambodia, with religious architecture and cultural significance to the local community.
- Kamping Puoy Lake — A vast lake created by a Khmer Rouge dam, now a picnic spot with bamboo shacks and lotus flowers.
🥾 Trails and Hikes in Battambang
- Wat Banan Hill Walk — A hiking trail near Battambang leading to a viewpoint with panoramic views.
- Phnom Sampeau (Bat Cave) Walk — A walk up Phnom Sampeau hill to the killing caves, pagoda, and bat cave, with sunset views.
- Ek Phnom Temple Walk — A walking trail near Battambang offering a way to explore the natural surroundings on foot.
- Sangker River Walk — A scenic walk near Battambang along the water with views and fresh air.
🍽️ Restaurants in Battambang
- Jaan Bai Restaurant — A social enterprise restaurant training local youth, serving Khmer and Western dishes.
- Coconut Lyric — A restaurant in Battambang serving local and international dishes.
- White Rose Restaurant — A restaurant in Battambang serving local and international dishes.
- La Villa Restaurant — A restaurant in Battambang serving local and international dishes.
- Ambrosia Restaurant — A restaurant in Battambang serving local and international dishes.
- Nesat Fish Restaurant — A restaurant in Battambang serving local and international dishes.
- Battambang Night Market — A food stall or market vendor in Battambang serving local street food specialties.
🍸 Bars and Nightlife in Battambang
- Skybar Battambang — A rooftop bar in Battambang with elevated views, cocktails, and a stylish atmosphere.
- Coconut Lyric Bar — A bar in Battambang with drinks, music, and a social atmosphere.
- The Riverside Bar — A riverside bar in Battambang with water views, cold beer, and a relaxed atmosphere.
- Cafe Espresso Bar — A coffee bar in a colonial shophouse with espresso drinks and a relaxed vibe.
- La Villa Bar — The colonial bar at La Villa heritage hotel, with wine, cocktails, and a 1930s atmosphere.
🎯 Activities and Tours in Battambang
- AfternoonTour.Bamboo train.killing cave with Secret bat cave — A fun half day afternoon tour around some of the key sights in Battambang and the surrounding countryside. You will be picked up in Battambang around 1pm, then we'll start with a short tuk-tuk tour of the city, passing major historical landmarks. Next, we'll head out into the B
- Local Livelihood Half Day Bike Tour in Battambang — With our guide, you will spend your day exploring the beautiful countryside around Battambang on a bicycle. Weave along the river road while visiting Cambodian families who produce traditional products (such as rice paper and bamboo sticky rice), made in the same way they have be
- Explore Battambang full day tour by Tuk Tuk (start from 9am-6:30pm) — We provide a unique tour to give tourists real experiences through the eyes of the locals. With a friendly, qualified and informative tour guide to drive you through Battambang's countryside and surrounding attractions, it's the best way to experience the Khmer lifestyle. And to
- Afternoon tour by tuk tuk to bamboo train,bat cave,killing cave,countryside. — We provide a unique tour to give tourists real experiences through the eyes of the locals. With a friendly, qualified and informative tour guide to drive you through Battambang's countryside and surrounding attractions, it's the best way to experience the Khmer lifestyle. We are
- Half/Full Day Tuk Tuk : Bambootrain, Killing & Bat Caves,Sunset — The main French structure in the city will be seen on this tour, and the guide will teach history and Cambodian language as well. We will explore the countryside by traveling past fruit plantations, and rice fields, and explain how they grow, stopping along the way to talk with c
- Battambang Full Day Tour from Siem Reap - Bamboo Train, Killing Cave & Sunset — Battambang is one of Cambodia’s most under rated destinations. Located 3 hours to the south of Siem Reap, this is a stunning countryside destination in an area known as the ‘rice bowl’ of the country. You will travel from Siem Reap to Battambang in a private air-conditioned car o
- Private Full Day Tuk Tuk Tour in Battambang — Your English speaking local guide will take you around Battambang to visit many locations. Learn about many aspects of local life and how the locals make various products. Visit temples and historic sites with panoramic views of the the countryside. Your guide will be with you to
- Taxi from Phnom Penh to Battambang with English speaking driver — There are plenty of ground transfer services to Battambang, we are a private ground transfer services and including some sightseeing tour on the way.
- Exploring Battambang History (Walking Tour) — This walking tour is great and highly recommend for visitors who want to know about Cambodia's history, culture, religion, and so on. Our guide is local perosn who lives in Battambang and had many experiences and knows well about history. We will bring you to see some historical
- Private Taxi Transfer Battambang from/to Phnom Penh — We provide overland transfer from Battambang to Phnom Penh, a reliable vehicle with a friendly driver. It would take about 3-4 hours from Siem Reap city to Poipet border. We will offer you SUV car Lexus/ Highlander for a group of 01-03 people and provide minivan with air-conditio
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🏨 Hotels and Stays in Battambang
- Spring Park Hotel — Spring Park Hotel is a hotel in Battambang city center, Battambang. The historic city center with French colonial buildings, boutique hotels, restaurants, and the Central Market The property features modern amenities, making it a practical base for visiting Battambang.
- Classy Hotel & Spa — Classy Hotel & Spa is a hotel in Battambang city center, Battambang. The historic city center with French colonial buildings, boutique hotels, restaurants, and the Central Market The property features a guest review score of 8.7/10 and rates from $35/night, making it a practical base for visiting Battambang.
- La Villa Battambang — La Villa Battambang is a villa property in Wat Kor Village, Battambang. A traditional Khmer village on the outskirts with heritage homestays and silk weaving workshops The property features a guest review score of 8.5/10 and rates from $37/night, making it a practical base for visiting Battambang.
- Battambang Resort — Battambang Resort is a resort in Phnom Sampeau / South, Battambang. A hill area 12km south with bat caves, killing caves, and panoramic temple views The property features a guest review score of 9.1/10 and rates from $68/night, making it a practical base for visiting Battambang.
- Sokha Hotel Battambang — Sokha Hotel Battambang is a hotel in Banan / West, Battambang. A rural area 20km west with Angkorian temple ruins on a hilltop and rice paddy guesthouses The property features modern amenities, making it a practical base for visiting Battambang.
- Banan Hotel Battambang — Banan Hotel Battambang is a hotel in Colonial Quarter / Central, Battambang. The historic city center with French colonial buildings, boutique hotels, restaurants, and the Central Market The property features modern amenities, making it a practical base for visiting Battambang.
- Royal Hotel Battambang — Royal Hotel Battambang is a hotel in Sangker Riverside, Battambang. The riverside area with guesthouses, sunset bars, and boat trips to floating villages The property features a guest review score of 8/10, making it a practical base for visiting Battambang.
- Phrommoluksa Hotel — Phrommoluksa Hotel is a hotel in Wat Kor Village, Battambang. A traditional Khmer village on the outskirts with heritage homestays and silk weaving workshops The property features modern amenities, making it a practical base for visiting Battambang.
- Battambang Orchid Hotel — Battambang Orchid Hotel is a hotel in Phnom Sampeau / South, Battambang. A hill area 12km south with bat caves, killing caves, and panoramic temple views The property features modern amenities, making it a practical base for visiting Battambang.
- Chhaya Hotel — Chhaya Hotel is a hotel in Banan / West, Battambang. A rural area 20km west with Angkorian temple ruins on a hilltop and rice paddy guesthouses The property features modern amenities, making it a practical base for visiting Battambang.
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