Battambang Guide

Everything you Need to Know about Battambang

For centuries, Battambang was part of Siam and was used as its eastern commercial hub. The French have left a strong mark on the town's architecture, resulting in a pleasing colonial effect. The town is the gateway between Thailand and Phnom Penh but still retains a sleepy atmosphere not conducive to people looking for nightlife and fine dining.

Rather, people use the town as a base for visiting the nearby temples of Phnom Banon and Wat Ek Phnom. Some 293 kilometres from Phnom Penh, Battambang is in the heart of Cambodia's 'rice bowl' and even though it is Cambodia's second-largest city it has a marked rural feel to it.

Where to Stay in Battambang

Battambang hotels and resorts at the best rates, from Three Star resorts such as La Villa Battambang, to budget accommodation like Teo Hotel, you are sure to find the accommodation you are looking for.

Battambang Activities & Attractions

Battambang is somewhat of an ode to French Colonialism. The city lies in the heart of the Northwest and until the war years was the leading rice-producing province of the country. The 100,000-person town offers not only one of the best preserved examples of the French Colonial era, but also the small-town feel you expect to encounter in Cambodia as a rule. (Read More)

Battambang Restaurants

Battambang is regarded by many visitors as the best place in the country to see and enjoy the traditional rural Cambodian way of life. People are friendly and the town seems less commercial than other Cambodian cities. As a result, the choice of restaurants is rather limited. But what there is, is interesting. (Read More)

Battambang Shopping

Battambang may not have a night life but it does boast interesting shopping opportunities. At the souvenir market you can buy woodcarvings from Battambang, marble sculptures from Pursat Province, and sapphires from Pailin. (Read More)

Battambang Nightlife

Cambodia's second-largest city, Battambang is the main hub of the Northwest, connecting Phnom Penh with Thailand. To put it succinctly, there is no nightlife in Battambang unless you count sipping fruit drinks by the river, in which case you should head to the Riverside Balcony Bar. Remember to remove your shoes when going upstairs. You may run across the occasional karaoke bar but this will be strictly local. This city, probably with much justification, goes to bed early.

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