Battambang
Best time to travel
The best time to travel would be during the dry season of October to March, avoiding the monsoon season of June to September. Temperatures remain fairly constant year round.
Fly to
Phnom Penh or Siem Reap via Bangkok
flying time
12 hours and 30 minutes
time difference
GMT + 7 hours
Visas
Issued on arrival
Health Requirements
Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area
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The second-largest city in Cambodia, Battambang has a population of over 250,000. It is located a two hour drive west from Siem Reap and four hours from Phnom Penh. A world apart from Phnom Penh urban bustle it enjoys an unhurried, relaxed pace and a reputation for friendliness and pleasant atmosphere.
Founded in the 11th century by the Khmer Empire, the province is home to some of the best-preserved French colonial architecture remaining, following the French departure. Outside of the main city the two main attractions are Wat Banan, one of the best preserved Angkorian temples around Battambang, and Phnom Sampeu, the sacred mountain and killing caves used by the Khmer Rouge.
Battambang is also well known for being the leading rice producing province in Cambodia.
Suggested Battambang Accommodation
Bambu Boutique Hotel
A short distance from central Battambang, this charming boutique hotel has just 16 rooms. The hotel combines the best in the local Khmer and French colonial architecture with maximum comfort...
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Guest Testimonial
Our consultant (Annie Jensen) really was excellent designing a great itinery minimising our time waiting around for transfers and both hotels, Four Seasons Bali and Oberoi Lombok exceeded our expections.
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A&K Philanthropy
Sam's Brothers Clean Water Project
Provides local communities with access to clean, bacteria-free water in rural Cambodia, where waterborne illnesses are responsible for more than half of all deaths.
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