Battambang is the northwest province of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Battambang province has a large town in Battambang city. Battambang is bordered on the north by Banteay Meanchey, on the east by Siem Reap and the Tonle Sap Lake, on the south by Pursat, on the west by Pailin and Chanthaburi (Thailand).

Take a trip on the bamboo train

Many national and international tourists are interested in traveling by lorry or Bamboo train in English.  Trains in Sangke district, Battambang province, as this tourist area is nearing completion  Coming soon.  This tour attracts more and more tourists to visit Battambang every day.Tourists traveling by Lori want the relevant authorities to preserve the tradition of this trip in Battambang for a long time  On the other hand, although the authorities are building new railways.

Go to the circus

Phare Ponleu Selpak School in Battambang in the northwest of Cambodia provides training to children in the performing arts, such as drawing, animation, photography, graphic design and filmmaking, in addition to performing arts such as music, theater, dance and jumping.  Sports).

Visit the bat caves

Take a tuk tuk  to Phnom Sampeou(The mountain of ships). about 12km from Battambang centre.Phnom Sampov is not only a popular natural resort, but it is also one of the most attractive resorts in Battambang.  A scene of millions of bats flying out of the cave.  The locals often call the bats "brave bat army" because the flight of the bats is like a stream of water in the air.  Every day before the sun sets between 5:30 and 6:15 pm is the exact time when flocks of bats begin to fly, float out of the black cave, wake up in the sky, and line up from the cave.  To attract a lot of national and international guests from all over to visit and enjoy the feeling at Phnom Sampov resort.  Hundreds of national and international tourists every day, who sit and watch the millions of bats fly out of the cave, all show their happy faces.  On the other hand, all the bats are strictly protected and conserved by the local authorities.  A resident of the area, Nheng Pheap, who is in charge of guarding the bat cave and collecting bats for sale, said that the conservation of bats is very difficult because there are people who take the opportunity to hunt but so far.  Now it is better because people are aware of its benefits and aware of the legal challenges.  In terms of the benefits of these bats, it is very important, it helps to destroy the pests that destroy farmers' crops and their manure as fertilizer, and what is most special is the herd of bats.  Both become an attractive tourism product in the minds of national and international tourists who visit every day.  Due to the presence of tourists and increase the economy to the people. Basically through the sale of food, drinks, souvenirs and so on.  In terms of transportation services, in Phnom Sampov, there are 8 cars for mountaineering visitors, all of which have come to get licenses at the Battambang Provincial Department of Tourism.  As for security, at Phnom Sampov resort, there are 2 tourist police and 6 commune guards on duty every day to provide security for tourists who visit the bat herd and visit the resort.  

Explore the city

Battambang province is located in the northwest and is 291 km away from Phnom Penh.  Through Kampong Chhnang and Pursat provinces.
 The province is known as the second largest city and the heart of the Kingdom of Cambodia, rich in agricultural products.  All kinds, especially rice.  For sightseeing in Battambang, the main factor that tourists must appreciate is the view of the natural potential is elegant.  Impressed by the many traces of history left to the present day, there are many French mansions and colonial buildings built since  1907 and the aftermath remains with its good strength here.

Battambang by bike

We can start cycling in the morning or in the evening. It is a fascinating journey because we can see the beautiful scenery of the city and the countryside.

Explore Battambang’s countryside

Prasat Banan

Banan Temple is a natural cultural tourism site with the ancient temple of Banan located on the top of Banan Mountain.  This resort is located south of Battambang provincial town, about 20.20 km from Battambang Provincial Hall to Banan Temple.  Tourists can travel by car and motorbike from Battambang provincial town on P1571 and 800 along the Sangker River.  It is located in Banan village, Kantea Pei commune, Banan district.

Banan Temple was built in the middle of the 11th century and the end of the 12th century.  The first king to build was Udayadityavarman II (1050-1066), later succeeded by Jayavarman VII (1181-1219).  This temple is built on the top of Banan Mountain, stacked like Angkor Wat, but a separate structure made of brick, limestone and sandstone.  HENRY MOUHOT, a French researcher who discovered Angkor Wat, reported 140 years ago that the water in the sacred cave, which drank it, brought to light the past, the future and the present.  The name of the cave at that time was called Preah Teuk Cave (Sacred Water Cave).

The resort has a temple on the top of the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain there are two moats and two main caves, a cave named Angkor Cave, covered with gold, which means that the walls are covered with gold, although there is no gold there, you can see the water  Strange light drips from the roof of the cave and another cave named Chhoung Cave is called Choung Achey.  At the foot of the mountain and at the top of the mountain, there is a dense forest of small and large forests that provide cool shade.  Visitors can hear the cries of the animals, soothe the fresh air and relax in the cool cave.  In the courtyard, there is a restaurant and a stall selling local produce in good order and security.  In addition, tourists can travel up the staircase made of laterite, there is a dragon handrail from the foot of the mountain to the top of the temple, and there are two foot rests  More importantly, in the cave on the mountain, there are beautiful forests and many kinds of animals.