35 Things To Do In Battambang

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1. Phnom Sampeau

Cave

Phnom Sampeau is an archaeological site located in Sampeau Commune, about 12 km of Battambang city. This attraction is steeped in history and legend. It is home to the infamous Killing Caves and a Bat Cave. Also, atop a 100-meter-high mountain stands a pagoda. It is also home to three natural caves - Pkasla, Lakhaon and Aksopheak.

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₹5,722

Temple

Wat Ek Phnom is an impressive Angkorian temple in the town of Battambang in northwestern Cambodia. The temple is a very famous picnic and pilgrimage destination for local Khmers at festival times. Mostly in ruins, visitors have to walk through large blocks of stone in the temple premises, which feels like traveling back in time, making it a popular attraction in Battambang. Visit this temple ruin (Read More)for its well-carved pediments and lintels.

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₹1,281

Historical Site

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₹5,722

Temple

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₹1,281

Art Gallery

Romcheik5 Artspace is a contemporary art museum located in the provincial town of Battambang in Cambodia. It is the country's first museum dedicated to developing contemporary arts. Tourists visiting Battambang can make a short trip to Romcheik5 to see Cambodia's artwork featuring works of prominent artists.

Shows & Theatres

Phare Ponleu Selpak is a multi-arts, non-profit association for Cambodian children, famous for its circus performance. It is located in Anh Chanh Village in Ochare Commune in the provincial town of Battambang in Cambodia. Visiting Phare Ponleu Selpak is one of the worth doing activities in the city, especially if you are traveling with kids as the unique circus performances by the local kids is ve (Read More)ry entertaining.

7. Bamboo Train

Experiential Rides

The Bamboo Train or Nori is among the top attractions in the provincial town of Battambang in Cambodia. It is an old railway track made of wood or bamboo running on a simple motor system, and on a 20-minute ride, the train takes tourists through the beautiful countryside of Battambang. The old track was shut recently, and alternative new routes for tourist rides pass through Angkor ruins amidst th (Read More)e lush villages, making it a worthy attraction to explore.

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₹854

Temple

Wat Banan is an Angkorian temple located close to Battambang City in Cambodia. Situated on a hill beside the Sanker river, Wat Banan provides excellent 360-degree panoramic views of the countryside of Battambang. It is known for its five monumental towers modelled on Angkor Wat temple. A trip to this temple is a popular attraction for Battambang's tourists as well as locals who visit in large numb (Read More)ers, especially on the weekends.

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₹1,281

Wildlife

The Crocodile farm is located along the river bank close to the provincial town of Battambang in Cambodia. It is one of the many wildlife protection centres in the country where hundreds of crocodiles are bred in captive and conserved in the best suitable conditions. Tourists can make a short trip to the farm while visiting Battambang where they can get to know about crocodile breeding, feeding an (Read More)d also hold baby crocodiles.

Historical Site

Mrs Bun Roeung’s Ancient Historic House is located in Wat Kor village in the provincial town of Battambang in Cambodia. This 100-years old property is one of the 20 stilted heritage homes that has survived the Khmer Rouge and other wars. Built of wood, tourists can take walking tours around this house to get to know about Cambodian lifestyle. It is worth visiting this traditional house as a part o (Read More)f your Battambang trip.

Shopping

The provincial town of Battambang is home to two-night markets the old market and the new market, which are quite famous for the local Khmer street food. Tourists can enjoy cheap regional cuisines on the streets of these night markets, including noodles and unique rice dishes and even beer. The primary market is located close to Psar Nath, and the new night market is along the street beside the Sa (Read More)ngker River. Apart from tasting local food, you can buy souvenirs, handmade crafts, jewellery and clothes. It is better to bargain well as the locals quote higher prices for the tourists.

Boating & Cruises

Taking river cruises is one of the most famous tourist activities for people visiting Battambang city in Cambodia. The boat cruises on the Sangker River takes you through Cambodian countryside consisting of fishing villages, palm trees, and lush paddy farms. There are also sunset cruises, which will let you witness the beautiful sunset and the way the colours appear on the horizon.

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₹11,016

Shopping

La Fabrik is a famous shop located in the city centre in the provincial town of Battambang in Cambodia. This small bohemian boutique shop is known among the tourists for its unique souvenirs, various spices, postcards, jams and handmade jewellery. La Fabrik is also a gift shop, and sell modern accessories for women and personal care products like organic soaps, essential oils and beauty products. (Read More)You can also buy Cambodia premium spirits here like Mekong gin and Samai rum. Although owned by a French family, almost all of the products sold here are locally produced or procured from within the country, thus contributing to regional development.

Temple

Damrey Sor Pagoda also known as the White Elephant Pagoda or Wat Tahm –rai-saw in Khmer is located within the provincial city of Battambang in Cambodia. It is one of the most famous Battambang attractions for tourists who visit to have a look at the elaborate, unique architecture of this Buddhist pagoda consisting of intricate carvings sculptures. It is also quite popular among the local Khmers w (Read More)ho arrive here in large numbers during the New Year festivities for the carnival.

Art Gallery

Sammaki Art Space is a gallery located in the provincial town of Battambang in Cambodia. Housing over 300 exclusive paintings, including contemporary art forms, the gallery also functions as a platform for budding artists from all over Cambodia and other countries to interact, get inspired and create unique arts. If you are interested in arts, you'll enjoy taking a short trip to this artspace on y (Read More)our Battambang trip.

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Museum

Battambang Provincial Museum is a museum located in Kamkor village in the provincial town of Battambang in western Cambodia. Built recently, it is a small museum housing a collection of statues, artwork and more ranging from pre-Angkor period to post Khmer era recovered from Battambang and around. It is worth a short visit on your trip to Battambang town.

Landmark

Ta Dumbong Statue is a prominent landmark - a giant statue of a man holding a black stick located in the provincial town of Battambang in Cambodia. The city acquired its name from and hence it is one of the top attractions for tourists visiting the city. It is very easy to spot this sizeable brightly-coloured statue of Ta Dumbong located at the roundabout of the city.

Art Gallery

Sangker is an art gallery located close to Battambang in Cambodia. It is a privately owned gallery displaying about 300 artworks of various Cambodian and global artists. It is a popular place of exhibition for the students from the local Phare Ponleu Selpak art school, who arrange many theme-based temporary exhibitions throughout the year. If you are interested in the arts, it is worth visiting th (Read More)is small art gallery during your Battambang trip.

4.3 /5

30 km from city center

Sightseeing

As the name suggests, the Battambang Caves are famous for their abundant bat population. So, if you are among the ones that’d love to witness the spectacular debacle of hundreds of bats swooshing out of the cave, then Battambang Bat Caves needs to be on your Cambodia itinerary. The combination of the beautiful setting sun and the hordes of bats painting the sky with fluid shapes of black is defini (Read More)tely a vision you will remember for a long time.

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₹854

4.5 /5

26 km from city center

Adventure Sports

Kayaking in Battambang is highly popular for it exhibits scenes of spectacular village life in the country. Exploring nature's beauty, waterfalls, mangrove forests, lagoons, and the interesting interactions with the locals make this activity so much more special. Kayaking through villages and the countryside also offers visitors a much deeper insight into the culture and heritage of the country.

4.0 /5

25 km from city center

Adventure Sports

Operated by Khmer locals since 2002, the Angkor Express boat offers back-and-forth rides from Penh to Siem Reap and Siem Reap to Battambang in Cambodia. Best for experiencing Tonle Sap Lake's beauty, the boat is mainly operated between August and February, when the water levels along the Mekong River are high. A typical Angkor Express boat ride lasts 6 hours, from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

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₹1,943

4.7 /5

31 km from city center

Religious Experience

The Baha'i House of Worship is a significant place of worship for the Baha'i faith in Battambang, Cambodia. The temple provides devotees with a place to offer Baha'i prayers and to have some quiet time for meditation and ritualistic ceremonies. This is one of the thirteen Baha'i House of Worship (though one among them has been destroyed) established across the world, which is dedicated to humanita (Read More)rian, social, and educational causes. Widely visited by people across religions and cultures, this holy place is the epitome of peace and tranquillity.

4.6 /5

25 km from city center

Art Gallery

Dedicated to Tep Kao Sol Loeum, an artist born and brought up in Battambang, Tep Kao Sol Loeum Lorn Gallery is a gallery that features his incredible ice painting work that relays a heart-touching story. While perceived to be extraordinary by many, the interpretations of his work vary significantly, with some calling his work abstract and others scientific or spiritual. Print copies of watercolour (Read More) paintings and postcards are also available for purchase at the gallery.

4.5 /5

24 km from city center

Buddhist Temple

A Buddhist temple established 6 kilometres north of Battambang province, Wat Samrong Knong is a must-visit for those inclined towards historical tourism. The fascinating history of this place shows that Khmer Rouge earlier controlled it, and the temple housed over 10,000 locals and war criminals who were later brutally executed. Built in the 19th century, the temple complex amalgamates beautiful p (Read More)agodas, distinct ruins, and memorial shrines.

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₹1,281

4.1 /5

24 km from city center

Historical Site

The Well of Shadows is the memorial place for the victims that lost their lives during the Khmer Rouge genocide. Over 10,000 victims were imprisoned and killed in the Wat Samrong Knog temple situated 200 meters from the memorial site. The top floor features a glass box containing the skulls of the dead, and the bottom houses bas-reliefs depicting the horrors of the genocide that transpired in the (Read More)rice fields and the woods in the surrounding area.

4.0 /5

25 km from city center

Shopping Market

Located in the centre of Battambang, Psar Nath Market is a small but worth visiting market said to be built in the 1930s by the French. The market is known for its glorious art deco architecture. Like any other market in Cambodia, this market also sells a wide variety of fresh food and other staples, like Battambang's famous lime green oranges. Vendors sell just about everything in this market, in (Read More)cluding electronics, textiles, and cheesy souvenirs.

4.3 /5

26 km from city center

Walking Tour

Heritage and culture walking tours in Battambang are an excellent way to get a deeper insight into Battambang's rich and eclectic history. Not only will you get to explore renowned attractions like White Elephant Pagoda, the Black Statue of Battambang, and the Vishnu Roundabout, but engaging with locals will give you a chance to explore the interesting mix of French and Khmer culture and architect (Read More)ure. Moreover, the added input from tourist guides can make the experience all the more educational and fun!

Tours starting from
₹2,135

4.1 /5

29 km from city center

Adventure Sports

A unique and interesting attraction in Krong Battambang is its innovative bamboo train, which is essentially a bamboo flatbed that runs on wheels. Powered by a tractor and small motorcycle engines, the rail track of the bamboo train stretches from Battambang to the capital of Phnom Penh. Though the abandoned track only allows a train ride of about 7 kilometres, ending at a nearby village, the open (Read More) bamboo track through the jungles and souvenir shops is definitely an experience worthwhile.

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₹1,168

4.1 /5

30 km from city center

Cave

Widely known as the Killing Caves of Phnom Sampeau, this is one of the execution sites of the Khmer Rouge. Definitely not for those with a weak heart, the execution site features statues exhibiting the atrocities done by Khmer Rouge on the Cambodian locals. The wondrous and devastating site is a testament to thousands of Cambodians brutally bludgeoned and thrown into the abyss, later meeting death (Read More) by starvation when they didn't die on impact in the corpse-congested caves. The reclining Buddha statue and memorial glass with victims' skulls are also some features that relay the grim tragedy.

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₹854

4.3 /5

26 km from city center

Cycling

Exploring the diverse lands of Battambang in Cambodia with a bicycle tour is as exciting and fun as it sounds! Krong Battambang is known for its cycling tours that elicit a sense of adventure and excitement in the Cambodian countryside visitors. The bike tours of Battambang give you a glimpse of the city without any traffic jams and parking hassles. The bikes are available for rental, and you and (Read More)your guide can travel to the gems of Battambang, exploring its culture-rich life.

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₹5,551

4.2 /5

30 km from city center

Buddhist Temple

Located about 7 kilometres from Battambang, Kampong Pil Pagoda is a famous Buddhist temple featuring magnificent Khmer architecture. The temple is one of the very few places where people can take Buddhism lessons. The statue of reclining Buddha and the ones relaying his life events are the most prominent attractions of the temple. With the artistically built entrance and the temple's tranquillity, (Read More) it is undoubtedly a place to visit if you want some peace and quiet.

4.5 /5

24 km from city center

Culture & Events

The circus of Battambang, also known as Phare Ponleu Selpak Circus, is one of the city's major tourist attractions. The circus features some professional circus performers who have toured across the world. Each Battambang circus consists of ten minutes of traditional Cambodian dance performances performed live by students from a professional music background.

4.0 /5

Factories & Industries

Located about 7.5 kilometres north of Battambang near Sangker river, Prahok (Cambodian fish paste) or Cambodian Cheese Factory is a great place to visit to get a deeper insight into the hustle and bustle that comes with the local industry of prahok. So, if you are someone that has an interest in being the insider who knows about the process of prahok production in and out and would appreciate witn (Read More)essing endless bamboo trays with fishes drying under the scorching sun, then Prahoc Factory in Battambang is well worth a visit.

4.2 /5

33 km from city center

Landmark

Battambang has Cambodia’s first and only winery that goes by the name of Chan Thai Choeung or Banan winery. Situated 14 kilometres outside the town on the banks of the Sangkar river, the winery produces several thousand bottles of wine, fresh grapes, and brandy yearly. Ideally, to be visited at the beginning or the end of the day, visitors can visit the Banan winery for a minimal entry charge and (Read More)directly purchase some bottles of wine from here.

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₹2,135

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FAQs on Battambang

How can I commute within Battambang?

You can get around Battambang by hiring a Tuk-Tuk or renting a motorbike daily. Cabs are available too if you want to commute more comfortably. You can also hire bikes to explore short distances. Boats are available if you're going to any of the nearby islands.
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What are the top sightseeing places in Battambang?

The top sightseeing places in Battambang are Phnom Sampeau, Wat Ek Phnom, Phnom Sampeau, Wat Ek Phnom, Romcheik5 Artspace, Phare Ponleu Selpak.

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35 Things To Do In Battambang

1. Phnom Sampeau

2. Wat Ek Phnom

3. Phnom Sampeau

4. Wat Ek Phnom

5. Romcheik5 Artspace

6. Phare Ponleu Selpak

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7. Bamboo Train

8. Wat Banan

9. Crocodile Farm

10. Mrs. Bun Roeung's Ancient House

11. Night Markets Battambang

12. River Cruise Battambang

13. La Fabrik

14. Damrey Sor Pagoda

15. Sammaki Art Space

16. Lotus Farm

17. Battambang Provincial Museum

18. Ta Dumbong Statue

19. Sangker Gallery

20. Battambang Bat Caves

21. Kayaking in Battambang

22. Angkor Express Boat

23. The Baha’i House of Worship

24. Tep Kao Sol Loeum Lorn Gallery

25. Wat Samrong Knong

26. Well of Shadows

27. Phsar Nath Market

28. Walking Tours in Battambang

29. Ride the Bamboo Train

30. Killing Caves

31. Cycling Tour in Battambang

32. Kampong Pil Pagoda

33. Battambang Circus

34. Prahoc Factory

35. Winery Tour in Battambang

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