General information
The province is subdivided into 13 districts; Banan, Thma Koul, Battambang town, Bavel, Ek Phnom, Moung Russey, Rotanak Mondol, Sangke, Samlout, Sampov Loun, Phnom Preuk, Kamrieng & Koas Krala.
The province is subdivided into 13 districts; Banan, Thma Koul, Battambang town, Bavel, Ek Phnom, Moung Russey, Rotanak Mondol, Sangke, Samlout, Sampov Loun, Phnom Preuk, Kamrieng & Koas Krala.
- Area : 11,702sq km
- Population : 1, 024,663 (2008)
- Density : 87.6/km2Battambang is a province of Cambodia. It is in the northwest of the country, and its capital is Battambang. The name literally means loss of stick referring to a legend of Preah Bat Dambang Kranhoung (Kranhoung Stick King).
Battambang known as "rice bowl of Cambodia" and even though it is the country's second biggest town, it still has a very local, untouristed provincial atmosphere. Much of the architecture is French colonial and traditional.
Cambodian. Few buildings are over three stories, and the main streets are shared by cars and horse carts alike. Unlike more touristed towns, the local economy is truly local – based firmly in rice, wood, sapphires and food crops and is reflected in the character of the town.
Battambang known as "rice bowl of Cambodia" and even though it is the country's second biggest town, it still has a very local, untouristed provincial atmosphere. Much of the architecture is French colonial and traditional.
Cambodian. Few buildings are over three stories, and the main streets are shared by cars and horse carts alike. Unlike more touristed towns, the local economy is truly local – based firmly in rice, wood, sapphires and food crops and is reflected in the character of the town.
Tourist Attraction
Barseat Temple
Was built during the reign of King, Soriyak Varman I (1002-1050) and located on a hill at Ba Set village, Ta Pun commune in 15 kilometer distance from the provincial town. Ba Set temple adapts the architecture of 11th century and built in 1036 and 1042. Next to the temple, there is a pond having 20 meter length 12 meter width and 10 meter depth. The pond is never dried, though in the dry season. In rainy season, the water level is higher than usual.
Was built during the reign of King, Soriyak Varman I (1002-1050) and located on a hill at Ba Set village, Ta Pun commune in 15 kilometer distance from the provincial town. Ba Set temple adapts the architecture of 11th century and built in 1036 and 1042. Next to the temple, there is a pond having 20 meter length 12 meter width and 10 meter depth. The pond is never dried, though in the dry season. In rainy season, the water level is higher than usual.
Countryside Tour
The rural countryside outside of Battambang is National Geographic picturesque. Within just a few kilometer of town, the countryside turns to small villages with stilled houses and rice paddles that stretch to the horizon. You’ll see plenty of countryside on the way to any of the nearby Angkorian-era ruins. On the way, check out some of the local products in the making – rice paper, noodles and the fish paste market. It’s all very traditional, if not a bit unhygienic and smelly, but always fascinating and very photogenic. The roads are often rough and either dusty or muddy depending on the time of year. Bring a good hat and a scarf to cover up.
Ek Phnom
The rural countryside outside of Battambang is National Geographic picturesque. Within just a few kilometer of town, the countryside turns to small villages with stilled houses and rice paddles that stretch to the horizon. You’ll see plenty of countryside on the way to any of the nearby Angkorian-era ruins. On the way, check out some of the local products in the making – rice paper, noodles and the fish paste market. It’s all very traditional, if not a bit unhygienic and smelly, but always fascinating and very photogenic. The roads are often rough and either dusty or muddy depending on the time of year. Bring a good hat and a scarf to cover up.
Ek Phnom
Ek Phnom is an 11th century Angkorian ruin built as a Hindu temple under Suryavarman I. The temple consists of prasats on a platform witpassesthroughsomeabsolutelybeautifucountryside.
kamping Pouy 
Kamping Pouy DamKamping Pouy is the site of both a recreational lake and one of the Khmer Rouge's grander schemes, a massive hand-built dam stretching between two mountains, named Phnom Kul or Phnom Ta Nget and Phnom Kam Pinh Puoy, at Ta Nget village, Ta Kriem Commune in 35-kilometre distance from the provincial town. Kam Ping Puoy dam has 1,900-metre width, 19-kilometre length and can load 110,000,000 cubic meters.
Pagodas
Both Battambang town and the surrounding countryside are replete with pagodas, some of them very old, respected and displaying some very unique architecture. See around Battambang for more information about visiting the local pagodas.
Both Battambang town and the surrounding countryside are replete with pagodas, some of them very old, respected and displaying some very unique architecture. See around Battambang for more information about visiting the local pagodas.Phnom Banan (25km from Town) 
Phnom Banan is a mountaintop built in 11th century Angkorian ruin consisting of five prasats. Peaceful location with a nice view of the area. Also L`Ang But Meas cave. Very old (150 years+) active pagoda at the base of the mountain. Phnom Banan located some 25 km south of Battambong City is like a smaller version of the rather more illustrious Angkor Wat. It is very popular at weekends with Khmer families out on picnics.
Phnom Banan is a mountaintop built in 11th century Angkorian ruin consisting of five prasats. Peaceful location with a nice view of the area. Also L`Ang But Meas cave. Very old (150 years+) active pagoda at the base of the mountain. Phnom Banan located some 25 km south of Battambong City is like a smaller version of the rather more illustrious Angkor Wat. It is very popular at weekends with Khmer families out on picnics.
Phnom Sampeou (12km from Town)
The mountain, steeped in legend, and topped by Wat Sampeou and a group of caves used as “killing caves” by the Khmer Rouge, containing the skeletal remains of their victims. The Wat is unexceptional but the view is spectacular. Ask about the legend of Neang Rumsay Sork.
Prasat Snung
Characterizes as three separated stupas made of brick, located on a hill having 30 meter length and 20 meter width, in Snung pagoda’s area, Snung commune, Ba Nan District in 22 kilometer distance from the provincial town. According to the style at the gate, the temple is similar to other temples in 12th century. Behind the temple, there is another new constructing temple.
Characterizes as three separated stupas made of brick, located on a hill having 30 meter length and 20 meter width, in Snung pagoda’s area, Snung commune, Ba Nan District in 22 kilometer distance from the provincial town. According to the style at the gate, the temple is similar to other temples in 12th century. Behind the temple, there is another new constructing temple.
Provincial Museum
The Battambang Provincial Museum on the riverfront road in the center of town houses a large collection of Angkorian and pre-Angkorian artifacts – statues, carvings, bits of ancient temples, pottery, etc. If you find the Museum open, it is well worth a visit. Though the actual hours seem a bit irregular, the official hours: 8AM-11AM/2PM-5PM.
Sek Sork Resort (50km from Town)
Is the natural resort, which has been popular since before the civil war time. Sek Sork stretches along the river bank full of plant, trees and bamboo-green nature in 500-metre length. As long as visiting Sek Sork, tourists can also visit other attractive sites like Po Pus Pich Chen Da Dong Tong and Sa Ang speak, the pre-history site in five kilometer to six kilometer distance from each other. Sek Sork located Treng commune, Rotanak Mondul District in 50-kilometre distance from the provincial town of Battambang along the National Road No 57, the former National Road No 10.
Border Crossing with Thailande
Ban Laem, Thailand / Daun Lem, Battambang, CambodiaLocated in Kamrieng, Battambang province, Cambodia, opposite Thailand’s Chantaburi province.
Ban Laem, Thailand / Daun Lem, Battambang, CambodiaLocated in Kamrieng, Battambang province, Cambodia, opposite Thailand’s Chantaburi province.
We wish all of you a pleasant holiday in Battambang!
