Visit Battambang
- Countryside
- Hiking / Trekking
- River
Battambang: How to get there?
3 1/2 hours from Siem Reap by busBattambang: See when to go?
All year roundBattambang: For how long?
1 to 2 daysLearn more about your destination
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Battambang Holidays
Battambang is a typical Khmer town, with beautiful colonial architecture and strong historical heritage, closely tied to the Khmer Rouge.
Battambang: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
Battambang is a typical Khmer town, with beautiful colonial architecture and strong historical heritage, closely tied to the Khmer Rouge.
My suggestion
Battambang is a great destination for families! Kayaking, the bamboo train, circus performances, etc.
A peaceful town on the banks of the Sangker River, to visit especially for the surrounding countryside.
My suggestion
If you come from Siem Reap, take the boat. The crossing is long (from 6 to 10 hours) but beautiful. To visit the outskirts of Battambang, rent a tuk tuk, because the signposts are scarce.
A little quiet town located south of Lake Tonlé Sap.
My suggestion
Go from Siem Reap to Battambang by boat. Beware, the advertised time is never the actual time; it is longer, but you won't be disappointed. Beware of the heat if you stay on the deck.
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