{"id":29787,"date":"2018-09-26T01:00:17","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T15:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=29787"},"modified":"2025-04-22T13:14:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T03:14:32","slug":"battambang-cambodia-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/battambang-cambodia-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to Battambang, Cambodia&#8217;s most underrated city"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Battambang might lack the notoriety of Cambodian cities like <a href=\"\/adventures\/essential-phnom-penh\/\">Phnom Penh<\/a> and Siem Reap, but it\u2019s a very worthwhile addition to any <a href=\"\/southeast-asia\">South East Asian<\/a> travel itinerary.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The city was founded all the way back in the eleventh century, and, since then, it\u2019s remained the hub of the northwestern <a href=\"\/cambodia\">Cambodia<\/a>. Battambang is as well-known for what&#8217;s in the city as in the surrounding region, but I wouldn\u2019t sleep on what the urban centre offers, either. I remember arriving in the city and being taken aback by how well preserved the French colonial architecture is, but also how that intersected with Khmer architecture. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What I loved about Battambang is that it wasn\u2019t a hard place to get to know well. It\u2019s a large city by the standards of the country, but it isn\u2019t overwhelming, and that lends itself to both an intimate and manageable visit. You don\u2019t need to spend a long time in Battambang to get a feel for the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29802\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Peregrine-Adventures-cambodia_battambang_village-countryside.jpg\" alt=\"Battambang Cambodia travel guide\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Peregrine-Adventures-cambodia_battambang_village-countryside.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Peregrine-Adventures-cambodia_battambang_village-countryside-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Peregrine-Adventures-cambodia_battambang_village-countryside-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Peregrine-Adventures-cambodia_battambang_village-countryside-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battambang served as an important counterpoint for me to Cambodia\u2019s more well-known cities, and I firmly believe my experiences there gave me a better understanding and appreciation for the country and region at large. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What makes Battambang worth the trip?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to travel, I\u2019m optimistic, and, to be up front, I do think most places are worth the trip, if only for you to comprehend what you actually enjoy in a city in the first place. However, in the case of Battambang, I feel especially strongly about this, largely because so many people swoop into to the country to just see Angkor Wat, then catch a flight out of Siem Reap the next day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battambang is notably different from both <a href=\"\/cambodia\/phnom-penh\">Phnom Penh and Siem Reap<\/a>, and deserves its own moment in the sun. The question is, how can you best take advantage of a visit?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>VISIT BATTAMBANG ON INTREPID&#8217;S\u00a0<a href=\"\/cambodia\/cambodia-real-food-adventure-160638\">&#8216;CAMBODIA REAL FOOD ADVENTURE&#8217;<\/a>\u00a0OR\u00a0<a href=\"\/cambodia\/cambodian-traveller-160629\">&#8216;CAMBODIAN TRAVELLER&#8217;<\/a>\u00a0TRIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Seeking history<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wat Banan Temple isn\u2019t as frequented as Angkor Wat (naturally), but that\u2019s precisely what makes it great. The temple has five towers in the classic Khmer architectural style, and it\u2019s likely that during your visit you\u2019ll only be one of a handful of tourists\u00a0\u2013 it\u2019s really a photographer\u2019s playground.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29798\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29798\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Wat-Banan-5.jpg\" alt=\"Battambang Cambodia travel guide\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Wat-Banan-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Wat-Banan-5-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Wat-Banan-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Wat-Banan-5-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wat Banan Temple<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was completed sometime between the 10th and 13th century, and I thought it was very impressive, even after visiting Angkor Wat. You have to walk up a long picturesque staircase to get to the top, but it\u2019s some of the more culturally relevant exercise I\u2019ve ever taken part in. It\u2019s roughty twenty kilometres outside of Battambang, but a good tuk-tuk driver will get you there in no time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phnom Sampeau is a difficult place to comprehend. On the one hand, you\u2019ve got stunning aerial views of western Cambodia, and on the other hand you realize you\u2019re there to see the Killing Caves of Phnom Sampeau. The reign of the Khmer Rouge was a horrid and tumultuous time across the nation, and this place really drives that home. Sadly, many peoples\u2019 lives were ended here, and several notable memorials can be found around the site. I do firmly believe that in order to really <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">see<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cambodia, you need to see these sites. This history, as horrendous as it is, also sheds light on the incredible resilience of the Cambodian people, and will better enable you to relish your moments in present day Cambodia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/importance-visiting-cambodia-killing-fields\/\"><strong>READ MORE: THE IMPORTANCE OF VISITING CAMBODIA&#8217;S KILLING FIELDS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both of these sights are outside Battambang, but they\u2019re both very easy to get to, and there\u2019s ample transportation available to do so (though I\u2019d recommend having your accommodation order a tuk-tuk driver).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29793\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29793\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29793\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Views-from-Phnom-Sampeau-killling-caves.jpg\" alt=\"Battambang Cambodia travel guide\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Views-from-Phnom-Sampeau-killling-caves.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Views-from-Phnom-Sampeau-killling-caves-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Views-from-Phnom-Sampeau-killling-caves-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Views-from-Phnom-Sampeau-killling-caves-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Phnom Sampeau<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, it\u2019s also worth spending a little time walking around the centre of Battambang, and taking in some of that aforementioned French colonial architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Embracing creativity <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a house that\u2019s over one hundred years old, the humanitarian photographer Joseba Extebarria has chosen to display some of his best portraits from around the world and constructed the \u201cHUMAN Gallery.\u201d Since opening in Battambang, the gallery has received worldwide acclaim, with many people now saying that this is the top experience in the city. Furthermore, twenty percent of the proceeds go directly to the \u201cWings for the Future\u201d project, supporting the education of children in the nearby town of O\u2019mal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theintrepidfoundation.org\/\"><strong>ANOTHER AMAZING CAMBODIAN ORGANISATION TO SUPPORT: FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What began as a studio for 4 young artists in 2012, eventually became a burgeoning gallery and hub for art in the community in 2015. It\u2019s now considered one of the top independent art spaces in Southeast Asia. The story of the 4 founders is also remarkable in that they were saved from the throngs of child labour by an NGO, and were subsequently inspired to establish something to lift up the community. If you\u2019re in Battambang, see if you can find the time to come support their venture and, by extension, the city itself. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tasting the city <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Prasat Phnom Banon Winery is Cambodia\u2019s only winery, and they work primarily with shiraz grapes to make their version of a red.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29791\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Prassat-Banan-Vineyard-1.jpg\" alt=\"Battambang Cambodia travel guide\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Prassat-Banan-Vineyard-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Prassat-Banan-Vineyard-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Prassat-Banan-Vineyard-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Prassat-Banan-Vineyard-1-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ll be honest, this isn\u2019t going to be like any red you\u2019ve had before. When you try it, you might find it rather earthy, but it\u2019s interesting, and I\u2019d certainly sip on it again. They\u2019re actually better known for their juice, and it wouldn\u2019t be uncommon to see locals swinging through for a sip of some fresh grape juice while you\u2019re there. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battambang, the province, is known as the \u201crice-bowl\u201d of the country, and is known for its agricultural prowess. As such, it\u2019s a good place to eat some traditional Khmer cuisine, as it\u2019ll be fresh, and less expensive than in larger, more touristy cities. If you\u2019re looking for something simple, I found the food at \u201cThe White Rose\u201d to be excellent. I would say, however, that you shouldn\u2019t go there if you\u2019re in a rush, or are prone to getting upset about service\u00a0\u2013 just know, the food is worth the wait.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/cambodian-food-guide\/\"><strong>READ MORE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CUISINE OF CAMBODIA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>The beauty of Battambang<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29801\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Peregrine-Adventures-cambodia_battambang_gold-pagoda.jpg\" alt=\"Battambang Cambodia travel guide\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Peregrine-Adventures-cambodia_battambang_gold-pagoda.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Peregrine-Adventures-cambodia_battambang_gold-pagoda-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Peregrine-Adventures-cambodia_battambang_gold-pagoda-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Peregrine-Adventures-cambodia_battambang_gold-pagoda-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can\u2019t imagine my time in Cambodia without my memories from Battambang. While I was there, I met a lot of locals who took the time to ensure that I felt welcome in their city, and all they asked for in return was my friendship. One fellow in particular took me around in his tuk-tuk, told me about his life, and we spent the day sipping on Cambodian coffee &#8211; I learned firsthand about the history, both ancient and recent. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What I liked about Battambang is that you\u2019ll find what you\u2019re looking for, whatever you\u2019re looking for. Foodies can find their own place in the city, and historical buffs can do the same, but either way, your search isn\u2019t going to be too overwhelming. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battambang is the stop you never knew you needed to make, but one you\u2019ll surely never forget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to visit this wonderful city? <a href=\"\/cambodia\" data-wpil=\"url\">Check out Intrepid&#8217;s range of small group tours in Cambodia.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><em>(Image credits from top to bottom: Intrepid Travel x2, Chris Mitchell x3, Intrepid Travel.)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Battambang might lack the notoriety of Cambodian cities like Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, but it\u2019s a very worthwhile addition to any Southeast Asian travel 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