Siem Reap Trip Overview
Battambang is one of the oldest provinces in Cambodia, was found in the 11th century. It is one of the most attractive destination for all travelers who wish to explore more about the real culture of Cambodia. The province is an evidence where historical site are found included the Banan temple which was built in 11 century, Battambang city hall depicting the French colonize regime, the killing cave depicting the Khmer rough and the bamboo train representing the Cambodian culture. With this tour, you will:
-Explore more most interesting culture and history of Cambodia
-Enjoy bamboo train riding with local captain
-Explore the cultural and historical sites of Battambang province
-Free hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Info
Duration: 10 to 12 minutes
Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Battambang is one of the oldest provinces in Cambodia, was found in the 11th century. It is one of the most attractive destination for all travelers who wish to explore more about the real culture of Cambodia. The province is an evidence where historical site are found included the Banan temple which was built in 11 century, Battambang city hall depicting the French colonize regime, the killing cave depicting the Khmer rough and the bamboo train representing the Cambodian culture. With this tour, you will:
-Explore more most interesting culture and history of Cambodia
-Enjoy bamboo train riding with local captain
-Explore the cultural and historical sites of Battambang province
-Free hotel pick up and drop off
Itinerary
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Stop At: Phnom, Cambodia
Phnom Banan or Ba Nan located in Battambang province. Adapts the architecture of mid 11th century and the end of 12th century the temple was first built by king, Ut Tak Yea Tit Tya Varman II (1050-1066) and then was finally built by the king, Jarvarman VII (1181-1219). The temple is located on the top of approximate 400-meter heighten mountain at Kon Tey 2 commune, Ba Nan District in 25-kilometer distance from the provincial town by the provincial Road No 155 parallel to Sang Ke River. At the mountain’s valley, there are Ku Teuk and two main natural wells, namely: Bit Meas and Chhung or Chhung Achey.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Phnom Sampeau, 57 Off NH, Battambang 02000 Cambodia
Phnom Sampeou is a natural site located along National Road 57 in Sampeou Commune, Battambang district, about 12Kilometers of Battambang city. Atop a 100-meter-high mountain stands a pagoda and threee natural caves: Pkasla, Lakhaon and Aksopheak. Pkasla cave is full of uprooted stones and is considered important because it is where Phnom Sampeou residents come to celebrate after a marriage. Next to Phnom Sampeou are several important mountain clusters, including Phnom Kdaong, Phnom Krapeu(The Crocodile Mountain), Phnom Trung Moan, Phnom Trung Teat and Phnom Neang Romsay Sok. All are related to the Khmer Folktale titled Reachkol Neang Romsay Sok.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Bamboo Train Battambang, Krong Battambang, Cambodia
A norry or nori is an improvised rail vehicle from Cambodia. Lonely Planet describes it as “Cambodia’s bamboo train”. The trains run at speeds of up to 50 km/h on the metre gauge tracks around Battambang and Poipet. A scheduled service run by the Government also operates, but is slower at 30 km/h around 18 mph.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Battambang City Hall, Rd No 1, Krong Battambang, Cambodia
Explore Battambang city hall and the number of French colonize building, pass the local market and the Wat Domrei Sar monastery where these are the best city spots must see.
Duration: 2 minutes
