Things to do & places to visit in Battambang Province, Cambodia

Battambang Province #3 destination in Cambodia 2023. The average rating score is 4.48 based on 7.591 traveler reviews, of 31 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Phnom_Penh, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 11:44.

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General weather summary in May

94°F - 78°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Very warm, sticky

Feels like

51%

Chance of rain

226.0 millimeters

Amount

9.0 mph

Wind speed

72%

Humidity

12.7

Daylight length

5:41 AM

Sunrise

6:25 PM

Sunset

18%

Cloud cover

Sleeveless shirt, rain coat and rain boots

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Top things to do (21)

Top destinations in Battambang Province 4

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Phare Ponleu Selpak - Battambang Circus (1.527 reviews)
- Gripping performance- took my breath away!!
Spent 1-2 hours Theatre & Performances

Phare Ponleu Selpak - The Brightness of the Arts - is a Cambodian non-profit arts school located in Battambang, offering support to children, youth and the surrounding communities through artistic, educational and social support programmes. Circus shows: November-March: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday April-October: Monday, Thursday and Saturday Adults: $14 - Children: $7 Show at 7pm, doors open at 6pm! Arrive early to grab a cold drink, visit our art exhibition hall and shop in the Boutique! Campus tours ($5): Monday to Friday 9am, 10am, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. See more..
5.0 Nature Spa (440 reviews)
- Attentive welcome and refuge spa packet (scrub, facial and aromatherapy)
Friday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Spas

At Nature Spa, we offer a variety of massage therapies, body and facial treatments, all performed by our specially trained spa therapists. Set in a peaceful and quiet street, our spa consists of five cozy treatment rooms in the heart of the town. Nature Spa is a relaxing,comfortable,family owned retreat and provides a Day Spa which is ideal after a long day tour in Battambang See more..
5.0 Human Gallery - Joseba Etxebarria Photography (316 reviews)
- Must stop in Battambang
Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries • Art Museums

Stunning gallery with way more than just pictures. Joseba (the photographer) has spent over 10 years living with the people you can see on the walls. He shares his stories with such a deep passion that you will feel part of the journey. I have visited several humanitarian galleries but this one brings something special. A must go. See more..
5.0 Coconut Lyly Cooking School (299 reviews)
- AMAZING!
Spent 2-3 hours Cooking Classes

We are a fun Cambodian cooking school and restaurant.what you have cooked when you have finished! morning classes start at 9am, afternoon classes at 3:30pm. See more..
5.0 Smokin' Pot (212 reviews)
- Traditional Khmer Cooking
Friday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Cooking Classes

My name is Vannak, I have been a cook all my life and decided, 20 years ago, to open my own cooking school, Smokin'Pot. Located in the countryside, this Khmer Cooking class gives you an authentic experience of Cambodia. Not only will you acquire the knowledge and secrets of Khmer cuisine but you will also get to use traditional unique equipment & techniques. Join our small groups for a more personal atmosphere. We'll take you on a culinary adventure from the local market back to our heartfelt traditional family kitchen, where you will prepare 3 delicious meals of your choice. Our cooking classes cost just $12 and include; - Free pick-up from your Hotel - Tour of a traditional local village market - All Cooking Ingredients - Smokin' Pot Recipe Book - Drop off at your Hotel See more..
5.0 The Baha’i House of Worship (23 reviews)
- Peace and Serenity
Religious Sites

This was buy far the highlight of Battambang for me. In the land of beautiful temples that are 100’s and thousands of years old. This was the only one that I encountered where tourism didn’t seem to be at the forefront of its purpose. Nobody asking for money. The roads were not riddled with planes to eat and people to take your money. A bit out of the way of Battambang but well worth the journey. If your looking for a really serene place to meditate and pray, or pay homage to the Divine, however you may describe it, this Temple is for you. See more..
5.0 Cambodia Peace Gallery (Cambodia Peace Museum) (14 reviews)
- Go to the peace gallery.
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

The Cambodia Peace Gallery, opened in October 2018, is a new space for learning, sharing and reflecting on Cambodia's journey from war towards peace. Exhibits are focused on how Cambodians worked together to end the war, the recovery process, and working towards reconciliation for the future. Emphasis is given to positive stories of strength, resilience, and overcoming adversities. See more..
5.0 Battambang Tourist Information Centre (2 reviews)
- Holiday for my family
Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Visitor Centers

Battambang Tourist Information Centre is pleased to welcome to all national and international tourists, coming to visit in Battambang province. Come to the center to get tourism map, informations in terms of tourism destinations, the cost for traveling, a commendation cost and a variety of informations with friendly staffs waiting to welcome and to provide information. Tel: 855 12534177 See more..
5.0 Ek Phnom Kun Khmer Boxing Arena (2 reviews)
- The new home of Kun Khmer!
Friday: Spent 2-3 hours Sports Complexes

Experience the Art of Kun Khmer in beautiful Battambang - Fight Capital of Cambodia! Action-packed and International events every Sunday - Come and join the fun! See more..
4.5 Battambang Bat Caves (1.711 reviews)
- Don’t miss
Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Caverns & Caves

Fantastic experience! People start to gather about an hour before “takeoff “ with a street festival atmosphere. There are tables, chairs and food and drinks for purchase. Once the bats begin to emerge you are treated to a 15-20 minute experience that is unforgettable. See more..
4.5 Nary Kitchen (535 reviews)
- Exceptional Cooking Class
Cooking Classes

Our cooking class with Toot was exceptional! We learned a lot from him and had a great experience. We started at a local market to pick up fresh ingredients and then went back to the restaurant to cook a few classic Khmer dishes. It was so much fun and would recommend to anyone visiting Battambang. See more..
4.5 Mrs. Bun Roeung's Ancient House (177 reviews)
- Fantastically preserved Khmer house - ma must see.
History Museums

Experiencing Cambodian culture and traditional life style See more..
4.5 Wat Samrong Knong (39 reviews)
- Disturbing
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

The pagoda at the front of the site gives no indication of the horrors that were committed during the reign of the Khmer Rouge - the monument really says it all. The Torture room has minimal extra information it just gives you an indication of the small size of this area. There must have been hundreds of these sites all over the country with this one accounting for approximately 10 thousand horrific deaths - and for what?? See more..
4.5 Tep Kao Sol Loeum Lorn Gallery (34 reviews)
- Tremendously Creative
Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries • Art Museums

Welcome to TEP KAO SOL and LOEUM LORN GALLERY. We are an art gallery and a shop in the center of Battambang, which is the artistic and cultural city of Cambodia. On the first floor we exhibit and sell watercolors, drawings and reproductions of Cambodian painters and artists. On the second floor, you can discover the astonishing ice painting work of Loeum Lorn. See more..
4.5 Sammaki Gallery (18 reviews)
- Great Art
Art Galleries

Nice little gallery and friendly staff, told me everything I needed to know about Battambang arts. Must see! See more..
4.5 Lotus Farm (17 reviews)
- Amazing !!!!
Farms

Really nice sightseeing: lotus, mountain, rice fields, fishers....and the Lotus Center ! In this heaven far from everything we dicover a new handicraft which aim to extract the fiber from the lotus to spin it in a regular and smooth thread and then to make a exclusive fabric for clothing. Not cheap but when you learn about the time to collect the stems and spin it and the numbers of employment supported, you will undertand thatit's worth to buy a small souvenir. Simply amazing ! See more..
4.5 Make Maek Art Space (9 reviews)
- Cambodian Renaissance!... Magical
Art Galleries

This gallery is incredible. There are only two galleries in Battambang, and this one is the only one in the whole of Cambodia to be founded, funded, owned, and managed by a local Cambodian, who by the way works a full time job with his wife and baby to keep this project going. Unlike Sammaki, the other gallery in town, Make Maek has a bigger more professional looking space smack dab in the middle of the historic district and surrounded by lovely cafes and restaurants. They have several events coming up such as free Salsa lessons on Tuesday's from 6-7pm (but email or call to make sure) and monthly Artwalks AKA Street Party! It is a real renaissance so check it out :) See more..
4.0 Wat Banan Temple (548 reviews)
- Peaceful, pleasant spot.
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Wat Banan temple away from Battambang city about 25km. It’s a 358-stone-step climb up Phnom Banan to reach Prasat Banan, but the incredible views across surrounding countryside from the top are worth it. Udayadityavarman II, son of Suryavarman I, built Prasat Banan in the 11th century; some locals claim the five-tower layout here was the inspiration for Angkor Wat, although this seems optimistic. See more..
4.0 Phnom Sampeau (349 reviews)
- Great mix of culture, nature and physical activity, and no would be guides either
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas

Others have spoken about the climb up, the pagoda, the killing caves and the bats so I’ll just comment on the complaints some people have made re litter and scams etc. I walked up the steps and once I arrived at the top no children (or adults) pestered me to be my guide sell me stuff etc. Also as for litter it didn’t seem too bad; I certainly didn’t think this was built on top of a rubbish tip. Even though it was the middle of the dry season the top was quite empty, only about a 6 or so other tourists. The killing caves were busier but not heaving. One point, there is a sign by the monk saying please take off your shoes as this is also a shrine. Very few tourists were doing that. The bat area was busy, but it can accommodate over 100 people without it being a squeeze, and as of Jan 23 the bats start leaving just before 6pm. See more..
4.0 Wat Ek Phnom (263 reviews)
- Out of the way temple, worth the visit
Religious Sites

Wat Ek Phnom is 11km from Battambang?s ferry landing by the shortest route and 21km if you go via the Pepsi plant and Pheam Ek. Combining both makes for a nice 32km circuit. See more..
4.0 Ta Dumbong Kro Aung Statue (117 reviews)
- Honorable way to be remembered
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

Ta Dumbong Kro Aung Statue ( Black man Statue ) Founded in the 11th century by the Khmer Empire, Battambang is the leading rice-producing province of the country. For nearly 100 years it was a major commercial hub and provincial capital of Siamese province of Inner Cambodia (1795-1907), though it was always populated by Khmer, with some ethnic Vietnamese, Lao, Thai and Chinese. Battambang remains the hub of Cambodia’s northwest, connecting the region with Phnom Penh and Thailand. See more..
4.0 White Elephant Pagoda (Wat Tahm-rai-saw) (76 reviews)
- Oldest Monastery in Battambang
Points of Interest & Landmarks

It is very nice monastery in town and it has very fine decorations with details carving on structure, it is surrounding by Buddhist monks school. There are religious places that good place to know about Buddhism in Cambodia and it is free admission fee for all visitors. See more..
4.0 Kampong Pil Pagoda (35 reviews)
- Hanging bridge and pagoda with many statues
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites

Nice trip not far from Battambang town. Pagoda is just across the bridge. There is a big laying buddha. Quiet place. A few motos cross the pagoda yard. Its kind of a outdoor gallery with all the statues. See more..
4.0 Prasat Sneung (18 reviews)
- Another spectacular Angkor temple!
Ancient Ruins

We had a good time to discover the Sneung temple which is away about 25km from provincial town Battambang where a spectacular spot and incredibly remote ruins temple with three towers built during the 10th centuries. We highly recommend this place for every avid travels who is coming to explore in Battambang city. See more..
4.0 Ek Phnom (17 reviews)
- Ancient Ek phnom temple and Modern Buddha temple
Ancient Ruins

Today i want to shear my trip and let some tourist know ancient and modern temple is Ek Phom temple .. Ek phnom temple is very old temple include modern Buddha temple around the ancient temple if you want to Ek phnom temple doesn't far from Battambang city See more..
4.0 Damrei Sa Pagoda (10 reviews)
- Old pagoda
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites

more than 100 year of the pagoda building in battambang and many month in the pagoda . the visitor often visit this pagoda See more..
3.5 Angkor Express Boat (565 reviews)
- A highlight of my Cambodian Trip
Ferries

Not for all as it does take time. It was quite the experience though. I must have taken a couple of hundred photos. It seemed that most people of a certain age, like myself were intrigued by all that it had to offer. While a younger demographic,.. Say under 30ish just seemed to keep their earbuds in and head down wondering when it was all going to end. So if you want to see river boat villages, locals fishing, exotic birds, children coming out to the banks and waving to you in excitement..etc.. this is a must. If you just want to fall asleep and block all this out then just take the bus. See more..
3.5 Battambang Provincial Museum (45 reviews)
- An interesting experience.
History Museums

This was a hassle free museum visit that we would actually enjoy. There were several exhibits that just wouldn’t be on display during your temple visits, so well worth an hour or two of your time and the $1 entrance fee. Have fun See more..
3.5 Phsar Nath Market (34 reviews)
- Overpowering smell of fish
Flea & Street Markets

The Phsar Nath Cenral market sits at a major intersection at the northern end of town. It spreads a whole block from Road 3 down to the riverside Road 1. Around the entrance on Road 3 are many vendors cooking local fish. The smell is overpowering but never the less is a fascinating place to wander around. It is great to see the variety of creatures which can be gathered from the Tonle Sap. Crabs, squid, prawns, a great variety of fish, frogs and other indistinguishable things on sticks. See more..
3.0 Battambang Crocodile Farm (139 reviews)
- Hold baby crocs - croc farm.
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Farms

Great seeing and holding baby crocs for $2 USD pp. In regards to the rest of the farm, people have to make a living somehow. The area overall was quite clean and crocs were being hosed with water whilst we were there. We knocked on door of one farm that didn't have any baby crocs and then a lady pulled up in scooter to take us to her farm across the rd. So don't be afraid of pulling up to the corrugated fencing and calling out. See more..