Walking Tours Battambang

Walking Tours in Battambang

Battambang, a charming riverside city in northwestern Cambodia, offers a unique blend of rich history, vibrant culture, and picturesque landscapes. Here’s a guide to help you plan your self-guided walking tours:

  1. The Old Town 🏠 Start your exploration at the heart of Battambang - the Old Town. Wander through its narrow, cobblestone streets lined with colonial-era buildings that have been beautifully preserved. Don’t miss out on photographing the iconic wooden house with a stairway to nowhere!

  2. Bamboo Train 🚂 Just outside of Old Town lies one of Battambang’s most unique attractions - The Bamboo Train (Norrey). Hop aboard this homemade train and experience a thrilling ride through the countryside. Keep in mind that the service only runs when there’s traffic!

  3. Phare Ponleu Selpak 🎨 Discover the talent of Cambodia’s emerging artists at Phare Ponleu Selpak, a non-profit Cambodian association that provides opportunities for underprivileged youth to learn various arts such as visual art, theater, music, and circus. Check their schedule for live performances.

  4. Battambang Bat Caves 🦇 After sunset, make your way to the Battambang Bat Caves (Kbal Ngouk) located about 12km from the city center. Watch thousands of bats emerge from the cave at dusk for their nightly feeding. Remember to bring insect repellent!

  5. Local Markets 🛍️ Immerse yourself in local life by visiting Battambang’s bustling markets such as Phsar Nath, Phsar Leu, and Phsar Banan. Here, you can find everything from fresh produce, traditional Khmer snacks, handicrafts, textiles, to antiques.

  6. Sensouk Sugar Palm Tree Garden 🌴 Take a trishaw ride out to Sensouk, a beautiful garden filled with sugar palm trees and learn about this important crop in the Cambodian countryside.

  7. Wat Banan Temple �uddha Climb up 358 steps to reach Wat Banan Temple for breathtaking panoramic views of Battambang city. Inside, you’ll find impressive Buddhist murals and statues.