Battambang

Getting to battambang

Ask your guide or driver to tell you the legend. For sake of ease, take the winding path up the mountain nrather than the stairs, which make for a formidable climb. In the evening around 6:00PM two of the caves disgorge millions of bats which pour into the dusk sky for more than 30 minutes, making quite an impressive site. Not to be missed if you happen to be at Phnom Sampeou in the evening.

Provincial Museum The Battambang Provincial Museum on the riverfront in the center of town houses a large collection of Angkorian and pre-Angkorian artifacts - statues, carvings, bits of ancient temples, pottery, etc. These little provincial museums can be a real treat for the Angkor enthusiast, containing some rare and unique pieces, and this is one of the best of the provincial museums. Hours: 8AM-11AM / 2PM-5PM. Friendly people always happy to see visitors.
Guides available. Admission: $1.
Tel: 092-914688, 016-896727
Snack Tours Battambang Resort offers a unique snack tour between town and Wat Kor Village. A short cycling tour (also possible by tuk tuk) brings you to different kind of food stalls where you can try all kinds of traditional and modern Cambodian snacks. Every afternoon at 4:00PM.
Tel: 012-510100
www.battambangresort.com

From Siem Reap:
Boat The daily ferry between Battambang and Siem Reap plies a picturesque, 6-8 hour journey across the
Tonle Sap and along the Sangker River, passing through some beautiful natural areas. The trip is best in
the late wet season when the river is high. During the dry season it can take considerably longer. The ferry
departs in both directions at 7:00am. $20/person. The boats do not meet international safety standards. In
Battambang the ferry dock is at the north end of town just off National Route #5. In Siem Reap the ferry dock is at Chong Khneas, 15km south of town.
Road (National Routes #6 and #5, via Sisophon): The road from Battambang to Siem Reap around the west
side of the lake is in very good condition. Bus: At least four bus companies (including Capitol,
Phnom Penh Sorya and Rith Mony) run two or three daily A/C buses, most leaving in the morning. Buy
tickets at the bus company office. $4-$5, 3 hours.
Taxi: A private taxi costs $40 (+/-$5).

From Phnom Penh:
Road (291km, National Route #5): The road is paved and in good condition.
Bus Several bus companies (including Phnom Penh Sorya, Ponleu Angkor, Rith Mony and Capitol Tours) run multiple daily buses between Phnom Penh to Battambang. First bus departs at 6:30AM and the last at
3:00PM. Fare: about US$7. The trip takes 5 hours. In Battambang, buses depart from the various transportation company offices. See the map. Taxi A private taxi is $45-$55. 4 hours. Rent a taxi andshare with friends to split the cost.