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 Battambang
is a classically quaint provincial capital - old-world architecture
and even older pagodas set picturesquely along a river, and even
though the city is one of the country's largest, it is still lightly
touristed. In town, charming colonial-era buildings line narrow
lanes, including the ‘walking district’ near the market where
contemporary art galleries, local and foreign cafes, shops and bars
inhabit the old
 shophouses.
Battambang is a place to explore the architecture and budding art
scene, check out the local cuisine, and to use as a base for
excursions into the nearby countryside.
Outside of town the scenery quickly becomes one of villages and rice
paddies, offering an excellent opportunity to see a bit of rural
Cambodia. The nearby countryside harbors several picturesque old
pagodas, Angkorian era ruins, caves, mountains, waterfalls and the
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 Getting to
Battambang
Phnom Penh to Battambang
Road (291km, National Route #5): The road is
paved and in good condition.
Bus Several bus companies (including Phnom
Penh Sorya, Ponleu Angkor, Rith Mony and Capitol Tours) run multiple
daily buses between Phnom Penh to Battambang. First bus departs at
6:30AM and the last at 3:00PM. Fare: 17,000R-20,000R. The trip takes
5 hours. In Battambang, buses depart from the various transportation
company offices. See the
map.
Taxi A private taxi is $45. Shared taxi:
25,000R per person. 4 hours. Prices for shared local transport are
very nominal, but are also crowded and uncomfortable. Buy more than
one place for the extra leg room.
Air
There are currently no regularly
scheduled flights to Battambang.
Siem Reap to Battambang
Boat
Daily ferry departs in each direction at
7:00am. $18-$25/person. It's a picturesque, 6-8 hour journey across
the Tonle Sap and along the Sangker River in the wet season, but can
be considerably longer or cancelled in the dry season due to low
water levels. Ask about current conditions. The boats in no way meet
international safety standards.
Road (National Routes #6 and #5, via
Sisophon): The road from Battambang to Siem Reap around the west
side of the lake is in excellent condition.
Bus At least four bus companies (including
Capitol Tours, Phnom Penh Sorya and Rith Mony) run two or three
daily a/c buses, most leaving in the morning. Buy tickets at the bus
company office. $4-$5, 2½-3 hours.
Taxi A private taxi costs $40-$45 and takes
about 3 hours.
Air
There are currently no regularly
scheduled flights to Battambang.
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Battambang Hotels/Guesthouses
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Angkor Comfort Hotel
Range: $10 - $30
Brand new hotel on the riverfront road in the center
of town. All new amenities including A/C, nice wooden furniture
(including writing desk), flat screen cable TV, fridge, en suite
bath with hot water and more.
Corner of Street 1 and Street 127, Battambang
City, Cambodia.
Tel:
+(855)(0)77-306410
+(855)(0)86-868788
+(855)(0)53-953455
info@angkorcomforthotel.com
www.angkorcomforthotel.com
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Alpha Hotel
Range: $10 - $15
Clean, basic, very affordable A/C rooms
with free wifi, mini-fridge, en suite bathroom with hot/cold shower.
Restaurant, laundry, tourist services, just ask. Located opposite
Wat Tahm Rai Saw. Easy walking distance to the Museum and the
Walking District.
Corner of Street #3 and Street #127, Battambang City,
Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)89-717445 |
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Bambu Hotel
Range: $55 - $75 (breakfast included)
Fully outfitted and equipped
hotel/resort complex sporting well-appointed, traditionally inspired
rooms. All rooms with a/c, CTV, DVD, stocked mini-bar, wifi, en
suite bathroom with hot/ water. Swimming pool and full restaurant
and bar serving Cambodian and international fare. Quiet area only 2
minutes from town center.
Visa/MC/ANZ
Street 203,east side of the river, Battambang City,
Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)53-953900
Fax: +(855)(0)53-953951
bookings@bambuhotel.com
www.bambuhotel.com
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Battambang Resort
Range: $60 - $80
Lovely garden setting in a peaceful area
just south of town. Well-appointed rooms, bungalows and large family
bungalows with A/C, mini-bar, free wifi, furnished including desk,
en suite bathrooms with hot water, some with sun showers. Large
saltwater pool. Good restaurant with full bar and breezy loft
seating with a sunset view.
Visa/MC
Wat Kor Village, south of town
Tel: 012-510100
053-6667001
info@battambangresort.com
www.battambangresort.com
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Classy Hotel &
Spa
Range: $50 - $795 (Breakfast including)
Upmarket hotel featuring Khmer-inspired design and décor,
and offering rooms and suites suitable for the leisure, business or
family traveler. Well-appointed rooms and suites with luxurious
wooden furniture, all modern amenities and many rooms with private
balconies. Hotel facilities include fitness center with all new
exercise equipment, full spa and massage services, international
restaurant and banquet facilities and a large saltwater swimming
pool with poolside bar. Free wifi in the rooms and throughout the
hotel.
Visa/MC
Street 159D and street 207, Phum Romchek 4, Sangkat Ratanak, Battambang City,
Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)53-952555
+(855)(0)76-8686666
+(855)(0)12-911265
Fax: +(855)(0)53-952556
sales@classyhotelbattambang.com
www.classyhotelbattambang.com
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Coconut House
Range: $9 - $20
Villa style guesthouse a couple of
hundred meters off the main road in a quiet area. Large rooms with
the standard amenities: A/C, CTV, en suite with hot water. Very
affordable. Long term rates available. Loft restaurant, full bar.
Street 300, east of the river,
, Battambang City,
Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)53-6655447
+(855)(0)12-955447
thecoconuthouse@gmail.com
www.thecoconuthouse.net
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Emerald BB Battambang Hotel
Range: $15 - $25
New in-town multi-storey hotel
offering spacious, well-outfitted rooms, many with private
balconies and impressive cityscape views. A/C, CTV, free
wifi, fridge, en suite bathroom with hot cold water. Value
priced.
Visa/MC/Acleda/ANZ
Bluespot
Street 207, east of the river, Battambang City,
Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)77-474789
+(855)(0)69-474787
Fax: +(855)(0)53-953889
info@emeraldbbhotel.com
www.emeraldbbhotel.com
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Ganesha Family Guesthouse
Range: $4 - $20
Newly refurbished,
family-friendly guesthouse right in the middle of Battambang
town at street 1,5 and 2 south of Phar Nath Market about
150m. Run by the former Ganesha Kampot Eco resort owner.
Individual rooms, deluxe mix dorms, bar, restaurant & pool
table. Free Wifi. Welcome atmosphere ...Ecran Movie rooms,
souvenirs, tour office...
On
street 1.5 and 2 about 150m south of Phsar Nath (Center
market), Battambang City, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)92-135570
+(855)(0)92-144479
djfeeds1@ganeshaguesthouse.com
www.ganeshaguesthouse.com
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Here Be Dragons
Range: $3 - $10
Friendly, sociable backpacker hostel
with dorm beds and private rooms. Lush garden with hammocks, shady
bungalows and a ping pong table. Roof terrace for films or live
sports, playing wii, or relaxing as the sun sets over the river. The
bar/restaurant has an extensive and good value food and drink menu.
Tours, tickets, travel advice.
Tel: +(855)(0)89-264895
thedragons@herebedragonsbattambang.com
www.herebedragonsbattambang.com
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Holiday Hotel
Range: $14 - $50
Multi-storey town center hotel offering
nicely furnished air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, fridge, wifi,
IDD, bathroom with hot/cold water.
#695, St. 106, Village Preak Mohatep, Khum Svay Por,
Battambang City, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)92-999006
+(855)(0)53-953733
Fax: +(855)(0)53-953734
info@holidayhotel-bb.com
reservation@holidayhotel-bb.com
www.holidayhotel-bb.com
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Khemara Battambang I Hotel
Range: $15 - $450
Well-appointed A/C rooms and suites with
all amenities: CTV (flat screen), fridge, IDD, free wifi, hot water.
Swimming pool, restaurant, gym, spa, massage, karaoke club.
Visa/MC
Tel: +(855)(0)53-737878
+(855)(0)17-612168
Fax: +(855)(0)53-732626
admin@khemerahotel.com
gm@khemarahotel.com
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Park Hotel
Range: $5 - $9
Overlooking a nice little park near the
entrance to town. Reasonably priced a/c and fan rooms with attached
bathroom, cable TV, hot water and fridge. Free pick up and internet.
Tel: +(855)(0)53-953773
+(855)(0)12-817170
Phone/Fax: +(855)(0)53-953773
park_hotelbtb@yahoo.com
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Ramchang
Guesthouse
Range: $6 - $28
Clean, budget-friendly fan and a/c rooms in Battambang. Fan rooms
from only $6. All rooms with cable TV, fridge, in-room wifi and en
suite bathroom with hot and cold water. Some rooms with other
amenities including hair dryer, coffee maker, etc. Hotel restaurant
serving Khmer and western food and other tourist services including
laundry service.
On Street 403, Phum Ang, Sangkat
Ochar, Battambang City, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)12-872326
+(855)(0)77-417333
ramchangguesthouse@gmail.com
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Sangker Villa Hotel
Range: $38 - $60
Seven rooms including one suite in a
beautiful colonial house with a swimming pool and a beautiful
garden. The hotel is near the river in a countryside setting on the
east side of the river, a five minute walk from the city center.
Swiss management. English, French, German, Italian and Spanish
spoken. Homemade bread. Espresso. WiFi. Western Food. Swiss
Specialties.
Visa/MC
200 Street, Phum Rumchek4, Battambang
City, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)97-7640017
www.sangkervilla.com
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Senghout Hotel
Range: $8 - $35
In town near Phsar Nath (the main
market.) Nicely furnished a/c rooms with CTV, fridge, free wifi and
en suite bathroom with hot water. Rooftop cafe with a 360 view of
the town. Good value for money.
Street 2, north of the market,
Battambang City, Cambodia.
Visa/MC
Tel: +(855)(0)12-530327
+(855)(0)92-530293
chhounseng@gmail.com
www.senghouthotel.com
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Spring Park
Hotel
Range: $6 - $10
A/c and fan rooms with all amenities
including IDD and Internet port. En suite bathroom. Conference room.
Elevator. Free pick-up and internet. Boat, bus tickets available.
Street 211, east of the river,
Battambang City, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)12-849999
+(855)(0)15-789999
Phone/Fax: +(855)(0)53-730999
spparkhotel@yahoo.com
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Stung Sangke Hotel
Range: $40 - $120
One of Battambang’s better hotels. 130
nicely appointed rooms and suites. 10-minute stroll to the Walking
District. Large, well-appointed rooms. Free wifi. Swimming pool and
gym. All in all a very good value. Good restaurant.
Street 2, near National Route Nº5,
Battambang City, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)53-953495
+(855)(0)89-378188
Fax: +(855)(0)-53-953494
info@stungsangkehotel.com
www.stungsangkehotel.com
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Vimean Sovannaphum
Range: $25 - $117
Unique hotel, in town on the riverside
on the east side of the river. Rooms, suites and villas with a/c,
CTV, in-.room wifi, fridge, en suite bathroom with hot water. Family
rooms available. In-room wifi. Swimming pool. Massage.
Visa/MC/Acleda
Tel:
+(855)(0)77-993288
+(855)(0)12-610908
info@vimeansovannaphoumresort.com
www.vimeansovannaphoumresort.com
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Battambang Restaurants/Bars
Battambang’s dining and drinking scene is modest
but growing, with some unique offerings and a good variety,
including several little cafes and bars in the Walking District, a
few bakeries and coffeeshops around town, a good choice of local
places and some very good guesthouse restaurants. These days the
town even has its own rather hopefully named ‘Pub Street,’
sporting mostly local restaurants offering reasonably priced
Cambodian and Southeast Asian fare.
The picturesque Walking District is of special note. The area
harbors more than a dozen small restaurants and bars as well as a
few shops and galleries in classic old colonial era buildings.
Especially along ‘Pub Street’ (Street 121) and on and near Street
2.5 where there are several restaurants, artsy little cafes, shops
and bars, a couple staying open late.
To try some local street food check out the Street 2 path through
the market (Phsar Nath) and the riverfront park near the Provincial
Museum where a couple of dozen soup, sandwiches and dessert places
set up in the afternoons and evenings.
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The Apple of Love (Pomme d’amour)
At the Apple of Love Patrice cooks Khmer
cuisine with a French twist. Slightly upscale but cozy, welcoming
atmosphere.
Walking District, Street 2.5,
Battambang City, Cambodia.
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Bambu Hotel
The restaurant/bar at the Bambu Hotel offers some of the better
dining in town - primarily western favorites and some local choices.
BBQ Lamb Chops, imported steak, baked grouper and more. Free wifi.
Visa/MC/ANZ
Street 203, east side of river,
Battambang City, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)53-953900
www.bambuhotel.com
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Battambang Pizza
Tucked amongst the shops of busy Street
2 in the Walking District, this little pizza place serves up a
selection of tasty and unique pizzas including the Luc-Lak Pizza. A
choice of several different wines, including a couple by the glass,
full bar, and changing dessert offerings. Check the board.
Walking District, between Street 2,
Battambang City, Cambodia. |
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Cafe Eden
Friendly cafe serving up mostly Western
fare, with American-sized portions and American-style service.
Breakfasts including huevos rancheros or the homemade cinnamon apple
pancakes. Happy hour: 3pm until 7pm.
Street 1, riverfront, north of the market,
Battambang City, Cambodia.
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Ganesha Family
Restaurant & Bar
Tasty western and Khmer foods served
indoors or curbside at this plesant little guesthouse restaurant.
Relaxing atmosphere. Sunday BBQ. Reasonable prices. Happy Day draft
$0.75. Free pool table and wifi. Cocktails, friendly service. Two
ECRAN movie rooms.
Walking District, Street 1.5,
Battambang City, Cambodia.
Tel: 092-135570, 092-144479
www.ganeshaguesthouse.com
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The Green Mango Café & Bakery
Large A/C restaurant and bakery located
on the New Bridge Road. Offering a nice selection of western,
American and Mexican breakfasts and lunches - Granola, eggs and
potatoes, biscuits and sausage gravy, burgers, meatloaf, pizzas,
burritos, tacos and more. A few Khmer dishes as well. Fresh baked
cakes, cookies, brownies, pies, breads. Wifi. Delivery.
Street 300, east side of river,
Battambang City, Cambodia.
Tel: 053-6499966
017-315450
www.greenmangoCGI.com
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Happy Seven at Coconut House
Breezy loft restaurant at the Coconut
House guesthouse. Big selection of homemade Khmer and western dishes
prepared using a “healthy plate” concept and only olive and best
quality frying oils. Selected fresh vegetables, fruits and meats.
Catering. Lunch boxes. Cooking classes. Price range from 2.5$-6$ per
meal.
Street 300, east side of river,
Battambang City, Cambodia.
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Here Be Dragons
Cheap beer and cocktails, and a wide range of Khmer
and Western food, including homemade sausages and burgers, a
traditional steamed fish amok and Full English Breakfast. Eat and
drink swinging in a hammock in the garden, or sitting with friends
round a pub table under a canopy of flowers. Open late. Weekly pub
quiz and barbecues.
Street 159D, near Wat Sangker,
Battambang City, Cambodia.
Tel: 089-264895
www.herebedragonsbattambang.com
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Jaan Bai
Popular, NGO based, contemporary
restaurant serving excellent Cambodian cuisine, a very nice tapas,
and a selection of cocktails. Comfortable, air-conditioned dining
and unique curbside platform seating.
Walking District, Street 2, corner of the Street 1.5 turnoff,
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Khmer Delight
Friendly, long-running cafe and
restaurant in the Walking District, with comfortable curbside and
indoor seating, serving a good selection of Khmer and international
dishes including a very good lasagna and Khmer Pizza. Good service.
Full bar. Free wifi.
Happy Hour: 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Walking Disrtict, between Streets 2 and 2.5,
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Kinyei
Cozy corner shop cafe and bar on the
quiet Street 1.5. Breakfasts, sandwiches, good coffees, teas,
juices. Check the board. Free wifi. Relaxed atmosphere. Nice little
work space. Contact for Soksabike bicycle tours.
Walking District, Street 1.5,
Battambang City, Cambodia.
www.kinyei.org
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La Villa
Some of the finest western dining in
town. Excellent western and Asian food and a wide range of cocktails
served in an a/c restaurant or the garden patio of a beautifully
restored 1930s colonial villa. Wine selection. Western managed.
Closed Tuesdays.
Street 159D, (river road, east side),
Battambang City, Cambodia.
Tel: 053-730151
017-411880
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Lotus Gallery and Bar
Contemporary art space upstairs, bar and
cafe downstairs, with comfortable curbside and bar seating, full
bar, choice of international and Khmer dishes including some nice
tapas. Hosting films, performance and artistic events.
Walking District, Street 2.5,
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Madison Corner
Full bar: draft beer, cocktail,
home-made rum and a large variety of ice creams and local snacks.
Excellent crepes. Popular bar, especially in the evening, often one
of the last places in town to close.
Walking District, Corner Street 2.5/Pub St (Street 121),
Battambang City, Cambodia. |
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Nary Kitchen
Battambang's Nary Kitchen is a
family-run restaurant that serves inexpensive, delicious Khmer food.
The simple menu is filled with classics like lok lak and Cambodian
stir-fries, all of them priced at $3 or less. The staff get
ingredients fresh from the market every day and there are many
options for vegetarians.
Street 111, near Phsar Nath,
Battambang City, Cambodia.
Tel: 012-763950 |
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Noodle Restaurant
Inexpensive local restaurant near the White Rose.
Very good fresh made noodles. Lots of Chinese dishes. Great place
for a Cambodian noodle soup (kuiteo) or fried meat with rice
breakfast. Try the duck soup. Recommended.
Walking District, Pub Street (Street
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The
River
Unique, riverside bar and restaurant,
open-air and under the trees and stars. Comfortable table seating
and a proper bar and bar seating. Big selection of Cambodian snack
and meals as well as a few western choices. Full bar with cocktails,
draft beer and wine.
Located riverside near the Old Stone Bridge,
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White Rose
Well-known and long-established, this corner-shop Cambodian
restaurant offers an extensive menu, pretty good Cambodian food, ice
cream, reasonable prices. Street 2 near several other restaurants.
Another good place to for Cambodian breakfast.
Walking District, Corner Street 2/Pub Street (Street 121),
Battambang City, Cambodia.
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Battambang: What to See
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Battambang City is full of wonderful colonial-era
architecture and historic old pagodas, and the surrounding
countryside harbors not only Angkorian-era ruins and historic
pagodas but also offers some of the most picturesque rice paddy and
village scenery in the country.
 Bamboo Train
The bamboo train is a unique and
creative form of ad-hoc transportation. It consists of a small
motorcycle engine-powered bamboo cart that rides the railroad
tracks, picking up and dropping off passengers, cargo and
animals along the way. When it meets bamboo train, it can be
disassembled and taken off the rails in a minute or two,
allowing the other to pass. The bamboo train near the city seems
to be catering as much to tourists as locals these days, but is
still the real deal. They now charge foreigner upwards of $5/pax.
 Circus
The Phare Ponleu Selpak NGO
gives Cambodian children from disadvantaged families the
opportunity to “access culture via different artistic
activities” including music, drawing, drama, dance and circus.
Offering traditional Cambodian circus performances and other
show. Look for fliers around town.
Tel: 012-890360
053-952424
Located on Route #5 about 1km
west of town,
Battambang City, Cambodia.
www.phareps.org
 Cooking Classes
Nary Kitchen is offering twice
daily Cambodian cooking classes, morning and afternoon, taught by
Ms. Nary. The class is about 2-1/2 hours and includes a market trip,
preparing a single traditional Cambodian meal (recipe sheet
included) and then enjoying the fruits of your labor for lunch or
dinner.
Located just west of Phsar Nath. See map for
exact location, Battambang
City, Cambodia.
Tel: 012-763950
The Smokin' Pot restaurant near
the White Rose restaurant at the corner of Street 1 in the
center of town also offers cooking classes.
 Countryside Tour
The rural countryside outside of Battambang is National Geographic picturesque. Within just a few kilometers of town the countryside turns into small villages filled with stilted houses and rice paddies that stretch to the horizon. You’ll see plenty of countryside on the way to any of the local sites. Check out some of the local products in the making - rice paper, noodles and the fishpaste market. It’s all very traditional if not a bit unhygienic and smelly,
but a interesting experience and adventure nonetheless. The roads are often rough and
during the dry season. always exceptionally dusty. Bring a good hat and a krama to cover your nose and mouth.
 Ek Phnom
Ek Phnom,
about 45 minutes from Battambang, is an substantial early-11th
century Angkorian-era temple ruin built as a Hindu temple under the
ruler Suryavarman I. The temple is in rough condition, consisting of
prasats on a platform with some Hindu themed carvings in pretty good
condition. Wat Ek Phnom, a modern Buddhist pagoda, sits
picturesquely next to the ruin and a small lake. The river road
drive to Ek Phnom from Battambang passes through some absolutely
beautiful countryside, along a palm lined Stung Sangker river and
through several small villages.
 Phnom Banan
Phnom Banan Phnom Banan is
a mountaintop, mid-11th century Angkorian-era ruin consisting of
five prasats (towers) arranged in the quincunx (five-pointed) form
reminiscent of Angkor Wat. The temple was built by the Khmer ruler
Udayadityavarman II, son of Suryavarman I, the king who built the
temple at Ek Phnom. Several lintel carvings are in good condition.
The mountaintop is a peaceful location with a sweeping view of the
surrounding area. There is a small cave nearby known as L’Ang But
Meas. A very old (150 years+) active pagoda at the base of the
mountain.
As both are south of Battambang City, the trip to Phnom Banan is often combined with a stop at Phnom Sampeou,
Battambang City, Cambodia.
 Pagodas
Battambang town and the surrounding countryside are rich with
beautiful old pagodas, some of them hundreds of years old, highly
respected and displaying some very unique art and architecture.
There are nine pagodas in Battambang town alone. In town, Wat Kandal
displays some of the most interesting architecture and vihear
paintings. Wat Tahm Rei Saw, built in 1903, is one of those rare
Cambodian wats to display paintings of the Hindu epic Reamker. See
absolutely indispensable Around Battambang for more information
about visiting the local pagodas.
 Phnom Sampeou Mountain
Phnom Sampeou is a mountain steeped in legend, topped by Wat Sampeou
and a group of caves used as 'killing caves' by the Khmer Rouge,
containing the skeletal remains of their victims. The wat is
unexceptional but the view is spectacular. The whole area in
intertwined with the well-known Khmer folk legend of Neang Rumsay
Sok, 'the girl who let down her hair.' Many of the local geographic
features are named after aspects of the legend, including Phnom
Sampeou (Boat Mountain.) Ask your guide or driver to tell you the
legend. For sake of ease, take the winding path up the mountain
rather than the stairs, which make for a formidable climb. In the
evening around 6:00PM two of the caves disgorge millions of bats
which pour into the dusk sky for more than 30 minutes, making quite
an impressive site. Not to be missed if you happen to be at Phnom
Sampeou in the evening.
 Provincial
Museum
The Battambang Provincial Museum on the
riverfront in the center of town houses a large collection of
Angkorian and pre-Angkorian artifacts - statues, carvings, bits of
ancient temples, pottery, etc. These little provincial museums can
be a real treat for the Angkor enthusiast, containing some rare and
unique pieces, and this is one of the best of the provincial
museums. Hours: 8:00AM-11:00AM / 2:00PM-5:00PM, make reservations
for weekend visit and they will open the door for you. Friendly
people always happy to see visitors. Guides available. Admission:
US$1.00.
Tel: 092-914688
016-896727
Snack Tour
Battambang Resort offers a unique snack
tour between town and Wat Kor Village. A short cycling tour (also
possible by tuk tuk) brings you to different kind of food stalls
where you can try all kinds of Cambodian snacks.
Every afternoon at
4:00PM.
Tel: 012-510100
www.battambangresort.com
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 Shopping in
Battambang
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Battambang shopping has taken an artsier air in
recent years. Traditionally, Battambang has been a place to buy
marble and wood carvings, new cut gems from Pailin, and Cambodia’s
famous Pursat oranges. And it still is, but over the past few years
a contemporary art scene has begun to blossom in Battambang, and
several art galleries along with it.
Art spaces and unique shopping venues inhabit some of the old
colonial-era shophouses of the picturesque Walking District,
especially along Street 2.5 and the surrounding area. Highlights
include the Lotus Gallery & Bar and Make Maek, both
hosting exhibitions and events, and The Lost Stick, offering
an amazing collection of curios and art from Cambodia and beyond.
For more traditional Battambang souvenirs, riverfront shops along
Street 1 offer marble and wood carvings and statues and other
souvenirs.
Amongst Battambang City’s three traditional markets, Phsar Nath
in the center of town is the primary market. Its distinctive clock
tower on the river side is a local landmark. The market is geared to
the locals, vending fruits, vegetables, meat, clothes, sundries,
etc. Phsar Leu, just south of town, is the place to buy local
fruits: oranges and pomelos from Pursat. The oranges are said to be
the best in the country.
Chea Neang Drink Shop is a small convenience store on the
west side of Phsar Nath, popular with foreigners and offering ice
cream bars, cheeses, yogurt, wines, and other imported items.
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Banks in Battambang
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Banks and ATMs
All banks encash travelers checks and
change money and most have ATMs. There are several ATMs at the
riverfront street corner in front of Phsar Nath. Moneychangers are
concentrated around the market with a few along Road #1.
ACLEDA Bank
Plc.
Western Union service, locations
throughout Cambodia. ATMs, cash transfer, Travelers Cheques,
en-cashed and sold...
Visa/Gold Dot
Kamakar Village, Sangkat Svay Por, Battambang Municipality,
Battambang Province, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)53-953171
+(855)(0)15-900229
www.acledabank.com.kh
Cambodia Asia Bank
Currency exchange, t/c exchange, Western Union services.
Visa/MC
#72, Street 3, Battambang
Province, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)53-953149
Fax: +(855)(0)53-953150
www.cab.com.kh
Cathay United Bank Cambodia
Currency exchange, ATM, t/c exchange, Western Union services.
Visa/MC/Maestro/Cirrus/Diners Club
International/Riels.
#118, Street 2, Battambang Province, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)53-953339
www.sbc-bank.com
Union Commercial Bank (UCB)
Currency exchange, ATM, t/c exchange, ‘No commission’ Visa card
cash advance.
No. 100E0, Group 9, Prek Moha Tep
village, Sangkat Svay Por, Battambang Town, Battambang Province,
Cambodia.
www.ucb.com.kh
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Dentists
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BouengChhouk Dental Clinic
Dentistry: Implant, Oral Surgery,
Orthodontics, Pediatric, Preventive, Endodontic & Restorative,
General Consultation and Diagnosis, Aesthetics and Whitening,
Prosthondontics, Dr. Ly Sokseyha.
Open: 7:30AM - 11:30AM / 1:30PM - 7:30PM
#212-213, (Next to Sorya Bus Station
and Opposite Hang Lay Guesthouse) North of Boeung Chhoeuk Market,
Battambang Province, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)12-872326
lysokseyha.dentalclinic@gmail.com
Last updated January 2015
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