All you need to know about Battambang

Battambang is a provincial city of Battambang, Cambodia and is considered the second-largest city in Cambodia. Although it is called the second largest city, this place is completely opposite to the prosperity and bustle in the capital Phnom Penh. Located on the banks of the Mekong River and is a good place to keep well-preserved Western architectural works of the French colonial period.

It is a city that is an almost forgotten destination by tourists because of the popularity of Siem Reap or the capital Phnom Penh, but when exploring Battambang you will have quite valuable and fascinating experiences. It is also home to countless ancient temples, and traditional villages such as Phnom Banon and Wat Ek Phnom, exploring Battambang by bicycle or experiencing traveling by bamboo train is a feature here. If you are a mountaineer, then Battambang is a choice not to be missed because it has temples towering on top of a hill with craggy cliffs. All that will motivate you to come to Battambang.

When Should We Visit Battambang?

Battambang has the same weather and climate as most cities in Cambodia

The best time to visit Battambang is from November to December: the weather is mild, the temperature is not too high and there is little rain.

Avoid visiting in July or August because some areas in Battambang will have floods that make it difficult to visit and have no beautiful scenery to admire.

Where shouldn’t miss out when visiting Battambang?

Ek Phnom và Phnom Banan Temple:

Ek Phnom is a temple ruin built in the 11th century Angkorian empire, built under King Suryavarman I with spiers and stone carving reliefs. Banan Temple was built on the top of the mountain in the 11th century with 5 spiers

Kayaking in the floating village of Ksach Poy: 

The boating journey from the village of Ksach Poy will take you through the beautiful scenery on the poetic Stung Sangke River. You will also be able to relax watching the sky and the idyllic daily life on both sides of the river

Wat Tahm-rai-saw 

Wat Tahm-rai-saw (White Elephant Pagoda), Battambang is one of the frequently accessed tourist spots that is situated in the city center area. This famous temple is located in one of the busy districts of the city which can be convenient to access making this temple one of the prime Battambang attractions.