Welcome to Battambang Province
Battambang Province (ខេត្តបាត់ដំបង; Bat Dambong) is said by proud locals to produce Cambodia’s finest rice, sweetest coconuts and tastiest oranges (don’t bring this up in Pursat). It has a long border with Thailand and a short stretch of the Tonlé Sap shoreline.
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Battambang Province activities
A 2 Day Private Tour to Battambang & Bamboo Train
Day1: Siem Reap-BattambangMeet your guide and driver at lobby of hotel at 8 am. Then we will continue to Battambang Province, the heart of Cambodia’s rice bowl. Its title gives it away. It’s the area where the Cambodia produces most of its rice, and it not unusual to see cattle driving carts of rice along its dusty mud tracks. On arrival, drive along the picturesque to the tourist site call “Phnom Banon”. Back to hotel Day2: Battambang-Siem ReapAfter breakfast, transfer to the Bamboo Train Station which villagers to facilitate the transportation of both goods and passengers. The train’s very basic technology, which is comprised of a platform on 4 wheels which is activated by a small motor for the 8km travel through beautiful landscapes and rice paddies to the next station. Leave the train and start coming back to Siem Reap and drop by to visit Silk farm before arrival in Siem Reap.
Battambang Cycling Tour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Battambang Chemin Cycling, Battambang, Battambang ProvinceRice Paper MakingBattambang rice paper is a uniquely local product. At our visit to the Rice Paper factory, you will observe how locals make rice paper is made, and get to join in on the action! You will also have a chance to taste delicious fresh and fried spring rolls made with the rice paper.Dried BananaWe will then cycle to visit a local family who makes dried banana chips, a well-known and delicious traditional snack in the village. You will learn how dried banana chips are made and get a chance to try your hand at thin-slicing a banana. You will have time to interact with locals and learn about their daily life and the local traditions of Cambodia from your local tour guide.Rice Wine DistillationIt is Khmer tradition to relax after work with friends and some delicious rice wine fermented with herbs and fruit. Battambang has its own special local rice wine recipe. During our visit to the rice wine distillery, your guide will show you how local rice wine is infused and processed by the local people.Rice Noodle MakingNot all rice noodles are alike – Khmer rice noodle are distinct from rice noodles in neighboring countries! Khmer noodles are made from a unique rice grain with a special texture. It is commonly served in a cold soup made of Cambodian herbs and flavors, unlike anything else. At the rice noodle factory, you will learn about Cambodia’s special rice noodle tradition.Bamboo Sticky Rice CakeOur next stop is a local manufacturer of rice cakes which is made from bamboo sticky rice. You guide will explain the process of making the bamboo rice cake and you also have a chance to try it as well.Thai Laiy CakeThai Laiy is a Khmer cake that made by local people in village. It’s made with rice flower, salt, sugar, coconut milk, and steam and cooked in a small cup, then topped with coconut shavings and yellow bean. You will learn how to make Thai Laiy during your guided visit.Highlight Tours • Rice Paper Making • Dried Banana • Rice Wine Distillation • Rice Noodle Making • Bamboo Sticky Rice Cake • Thai Lai CakeDuration: 6 hours
Explore local Livelihood with half day tour by tuk tuk or by Bicycle
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Battambang Tours By BunWe’ll start in the morning, At 8:30am I will pick you up from the hotel. After a short briefing, I first let you see how the people are making rice noodles. After that, we are going to see how the old lady is rolling the cigarettes. After that, we are going to see how the people are making rice papers for spring rolls. After that we are going to Ek Phnom temple. After the temple, we are taking the countryside road, and I stop for a while to explain you about how the people are living around that villages.After that we are going to see how the people are making the Cambodian cheese. After that, we are taking the countryside again to see how the people are making the bamboo sticky rice (cake). Lunch time :you can have it on the way at the countryside or come to have lunch in the city. It’s up to you. Then we continue our trip to the Bamboo train and on the bamboo train you can see the (countryside and small villages). And after that we are going back to the hotel .Included: Pick up and drop off, free information, petrol/gasoline, Tuk-Tuk or motorbike, tour guide, cold water, snacks to sample along the way such as bamboo sticky rice, spring roll, dry banana, and rice wine.Not included: entrance fees, lunchNOTE: If you feel so inclined, donations/tips at various stops help the local people to continue to stay in business, as they depend on this revenue for their livelihood. Please confirm me you prefer to do it with Tuk -Tuk or Bicycle
Half-Day Tour & Tasty
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Wat Ek Phnom, Battambang, Battambang ProvinceWat Ek Phnom is the north popular pagoda in the Battambang area, the people surrounded believe in Buddhism. Especially, a big group of people goes there at Khmer New Year time, because there is a rice field, a small lotus lack, and no air pollution on. We feel deep in making relationships, and sharing livelihoods to each other with a big smile.
Battambang Biking Tour: Food and Culture in the Countryside
Spend a morning on the trail, taking breaks to visit Cambodian families who have been producing traditional products the same way for generations. See (and taste!) rice paper, dried bananas, bamboo sticky rice, and rice wine as you meander along the Sangkae River. Then, immerse yourself in a Cambodian fishing village. By the end of the journey, you will have learned first-hand about everyday life in the rural communities which make up over 70% of Cambodia’s population. This opportunity will not only provide a fantastic overview of Cambodian culture, but also open your eyes to an entirely new way of life!Tour proceeds will go towards professional staff development and community engagement activities such as clean ups, sustainable farming, and educational workshops.
Battambang City Tour and Bat-cave Tour
08:00 pick up from your hotel by Tuk Tuk & English speaking guide discover the city of Battambang, a charming big city where you can watch the elegant houses in the French colonial style along the river. We pass through traditional villages along the route where you can attend the manufacture of family rice cakes and contacting people about their daily lives. We drive to the Bamboo Railway Station. The Bamboo Train has been set up by the villagers to facilitate the transportation of goods and people. The train in itself is very basic – one platform on 4 wheels activated by a small motor. Sitting on the platform we travel the 8km to the next station through beautiful landscape and rice paddies. On arrival, we visit a village and discover the daily life of the Cambodian countryside.We continue to the well-preserved 11th century mountaintop Angkorian temple of Phnom Banan. After climbing the 350+ steps you are treated to a wonderfully peaceful setting with superb views across the surrounding countryside, with small villages dotting the endless rice paddies, punctuated with the characteristic sugar palm trees a wonderful sunset location.Departure to Phnom Sampeu Mountain. Phnom Sampeou means 'Ship Mountain' because its peculiar shape reminds of a ship. Atop a 100-meter-high mountain stands a pagoda and three 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. Arrive and start our visitting by climbing up through the old stair, around 500 steps. Take few stops on the way and you will reach a Buddhist Pagoda. Continue on foot to the Lakhaon Cave where Cambodian people were killed and drop down into the cave during Pol Pot regime. Skeletons of their victims still remain in the caves. We continue to visit a giant Buddha statue being meditation with 5 monk statues in front.We will now start our descent down the mountain, just in time to catch the bats! As darkness falls, we will begin to see thousands of nocturnal bats taking flight from the surrounding caves in a massive formation of dark, black clouds. Be sure to photograph this amazing and staggering sight!