Battambang Travel Guide

 Willettsworld Says:  This, for me, was one of the highlights of my time in Cambodia and probably the main reason for coming to Battambang. Just to the north of the new bridge across the river are a cluster of moored boats. This is where the ferries to Siem Reap depart and is really a must-do... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Opened in 1968, this small museum is well worth a visit as it contains a small collection of Angkorian items and a Tonle Sap display. Included in the collection are boundary stones, an excellent array of lintels, heads of gods from Banteay Chhmar, a group of wooden Buddhas,... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This temple is located behind the Governor's Residence in the south of the town and is full of colourful chedi's (stupa's), and figures of horses and chariots which I'd seen at other temples elsewhere in town. 

 Willettsworld Says:  This is an old colonial building constructed by an Italian architect and finished in 1907, which is located in the south of the town centre. In front of it there is an old stone bridge as old as the building with two statues of lions made of stone on the west end of old... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Norrie’s, also known as bamboo trains, are one of the "must sees" of Battambang, if only for their novelty value. Formed by two sets of railway wheels, a bamboo mat and powered by a small motor, these are an impromptu way of travelling up and down the railway line in lieu of... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This is a German owned place, just down the road from the White Rose and is also popular with westerners. The name refers to the pot you put on a stove, not in a pipe. I came here and had half a chicken in a pepper and garlic sauce with rice. 

 Willettsworld Says:  This is one of the most popular places to eat in town for locals and westerners alike. They serve good, authentic Khmer and a laundry list of Chinese-style stir-fries, Thai soups and treats, and some Western cuisine. Don't expect much of a smile along with the service as... 

 Willettsworld Says:  I came to Battambang from the Thai border at Poipet with an American couple in a taxi which cost us 1200 baht (400 baht each) which is a lot of money. According to Lonely Planet there should be a free shuttle bus from the border crossing to the "Tourist Lounge" - whatever... 

 chicabonita Says:  When stralling around in the central market we really realised that Battambang isn't the tourist hot spot! You find everything for normal day life and the people from Battambang really do their daily shopping here. Besides food you also get shoes, clothes, cosmetics, toys,... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Even though there are fuel stations around, you'll see a lot of shops selling fuel which seems to come in different colours - red, yellow and green and usually sold in old glass soft drink bottles but I also saw it sold from old Jack Daniels bottles! I presume the different... 

 Carino Says:  Restaurants that are visited by busloads of tourists are usually not the place you wanna end up. Either the food is crappy or the prices are way to high. For Cold Night Restaurant it was a combination of both. Food was slightly below average and prices higher than average... 

 Willettsworld Says:  There are a few banks with ATM machines around the Psar Nut (market) right in the middle of town and these dispense US dollars, as this is what Cambodia uses for currency. I used one and was surprised to see that I could withdraw up to $2000 which I found absolutely amazing...