Battambang attractions
Battambang Province is a charming and under-the-radar provincial capital in northwestern Cambodia, known for its blend of old-world elegance and emerging creativity.
Despite being one of the country’s largest cities, it retains a relaxed, small-town feel, with colonial-era architecture lining narrow streets, especially around the riverside “walking district” where art galleries, cozy cafés, and boutiques occupy restored shophouses.
The city is not only a destination for its history and charm but also a growing center for contemporary Cambodian art and culture.
it serves as a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside, where visitors can experience rural life among rice paddies and villages, discover ancient pagodas and Angkorian ruins, visit scenic caves and waterfalls, take a ride on the quirky, iconic bamboo train.
Wat Kandal, Battambang Located on the east bank of the Sangker River, the temple is a simple and run down place. There is an unusual wall mural on the outside...
Wat Kor Village, just south of Battambang, offers a peaceful riverside escape filled with traditional Khmer heritage houses, glowing temple spires, and authentic village life. Visitors can explore beautifully preserved...
Battambang is the main hub of the Northwest connecting the entire region with Phnom Penh and Thailand, and as such it’s a vital link for Cambodia. Battambang city is a...
Wat Pee Pahd, Battambang is one of the cultural heritage spots of the city. The Wat Pee- Pahd, Battambang brings to the foreground the rich cultural heritage which is associated...
The 11th century mountaintop Angkorian ruin of Phnom Banan is the best preserved of the Khmer temples around Battambang. As you approach you will see the distinctive five towers pointing...
Wat Damrey Sor also called White Elephant Pagoda, is situated between Roads 2 and 3. This ornate temple is worth a look, especially during the Khmer New Year festivities when...
Situated about 10 km north of the Cobra Bridge are the ruins of Ek Phnom. It was built during the Bayon period and unfortunately is much worse for the wear...
Wat Somrong Knong was built in the 19th century on the site of a pre-Angkorian temple complex. The Khmer Rouge used the temple grounds as a prison, and it's believed...
Prek Toal Ecotourism Site was established in 1999 under support from an NGO called Osmose. Prek Toal is a floating village with a bird sanctuary. Visitors can go on guided...
Also known as the former Battambang Provincial Hall and Royal Residence, it was built during the era of Thai occupation and originally designed by an Italian architect in 1905 and...
Phnom Kdoung in Battambang is merely 14 kilometers from the provincial town. Located at Kdoung Village at Banann District, the Phnom Kdoung also known as the Ship Sail Mountain has...
Phum Bak Prea, is one of the floating villages located in Battambang Province, it is known for its unique eco-friendly architecture and harmonious integration with the Tonle Sap Lake and...
Pich Chenda, Battambang is one of the premier destinations in Cambodia which is included in the itinerary of the tourists and sightseers arriving in the country. Pich Chenda, Battambang is...
In the heart of Battambang city, at the bustling roundabout connecting roads to Phnom Penh and Banteay Meanchey Province, stands a 6.5-meter-tall statue known as Ta Dambang Kranhoung, or the...
Sek Sork is the natural resort, which has been popular since before the civil war time. Sek Sork stretches along the river bank full of plant, trees and bamboo-green nature...
Psar Nat, also spelled Psar Nath, is Battambang’s central market and one of its most iconic landmarks. Built in 1936 during the French colonial era, the market is a classic...
These trains, known as “Norry” in Khmer, consist of a wooden frame, bamboo decking, an engine and wheels that come from a bust-up wartime tank. They chug up and down...
Today Kamping Puoy Lake is a large recreational lake located between two hills, and is popular with locals at weekends enjoying the pleasant views, picnic spots, swimming, and renting boats...
This hilltop temple on the road to Pailin is one of the main locations of Battambang's killing fields, with a large cave where victims were thrown either after being bludgeoned...
Battambang city is a peaceful and pleasant place these days. The main parts of the city are situated closed to the Sangker River, a tranquil, small body of water that...