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Siem Reap to Battambang

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Siem Reap to Battambang

The countryside of rice fields and tiny villages surrounding the northwest city of Battambang holds some of the most tranquil rural scenery, and the area is home to swags of historical riches as well. All this has made the city itself a popular destination on travelers’ itinerary.

Do not miss the heart and soul of Cambodia. came and visited Battambang province. Enjoy a full-day tour from Siem Reap to Battambang. See the city of Battambang’s elegant French architecture. Visit tranquil temples, ride a bamboo train through rice paddies, discover pretty villages, and see Cambodia’s Killing Caves.

Battambang City is the capital city of Battambang province in northwestern Cambodia. Founded in the 11th century by the Khmer Empire, Battambang is well known for being the leading rice-producing province in the country. The city is situated by the Sangkae River, a tranquil, small body of water that winds its way through Battambang Province, providing its nice, picturesque setting. The city’s French Colonial architecture is an attractive bonus. It is home to some of the best preserved French colonial architecture in the country.

Highlight for one day tour

  • Psha Nat market (big local market). colonial buildings.
  • Bamboo Train.
  • Phnom Sampau mountain: Killing cave. Golden tower.
  • Monkey forest.
  • Two big Russian Canon guns.
  • Bat cave “million bats fly out from cave”.

Price

  • Taxi by car: 100$.
  • Taxi by minivan, $135..

Note

  • This one-day tour starts from Siem Reap straight ahead to Battambang and makes a tour on the same day. Then we’ll go back to Siem Reap in the evening when we finish touring.

Highlight for two day tour

  1. First day:
  • Psha Nat market (Big local market).
  • Colonial building.
  • Provincial Hall.
  • Old Bridge.
  • Museum.
  • old train station).
  • Big black statue (Tadombong Krohnong).
  • Handicraft (Rice paper “spring roll”). Rice Wine. fish paste market. Bamboo sticky rice. Banana slice. Forging.
  • Wat Samroung Knong, “Killing field”
  • Wat Ek Phnom temple.
  • Night Light.
  1. Second day:
  • The Bamboo Train.
  • winery.
  • Countryside (Fishing village, Ancient House).
  • Banyan Temple.
  • Phnom Sampau mountain (Killing cave). “A million bats fly out of the cave”. Monkey forest. Two big Russian cannons).

Time

  • Start early in the morning at 7:30am.

Price

  • Taxi by Car $140.
  • Taxi by Mini Van $160.

Included

  • Pick-up and transfer.
  • cold mineral water.
  • cold towels.
  • Guiding

Excluded

  • Pay for bamboo trains at $5 each.
  • Pay for Banan Temple & Phnom Sampau 3$ each.
  • Testing of handicraft tours
  • hotel.
  • meal

Note

  • This two-day tour starts from Siem Reap, driving straight ahead to Battambang, then making tours and sleeping in Battambang for one night. We’ll continue to make a tour again in the morning, then go back to Siem Reap when we finish touring.
  • You will be picked up from your hotel and dropped back after the tour. On today’s tour you will cover the following sites:

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