Discover the charm of Battambang on a private day tour. Visit local workshops, ride the bamboo train, and witness the magical bat flight at sunset.
If you're looking to see the real Cambodia beyond the temples of Angkor, a private day tour in Battambang is the perfect choice. This peaceful province in the northwest is full of charm, tradition, and local experiences that give you a genuine taste of Cambodian life all in one amazing day.
Your journey starts at a family-run rice noodle workshop, where you’ll watch how fresh num banh chok (Khmer rice noodles) are made the traditional way from soaking the rice to steaming and pressing it by hand. After that, you’ll stop at a local street stand to see how they make bamboo sticky rice, or kralan. It’s a simple but tasty snack made with sticky rice, black beans, and coconut milk, all roasted inside bamboo tubes. You’ll get to try one fresh off the fire!
Then it’s on to Wat Samrong Knong, a quiet temple with a deep history. It’s not only a peaceful place of worship but also a memorial to those who suffered during the Khmer Rouge era, a moving reminder of Cambodia’s past.
After that, you’ll visit a small home where rice paper is made by hand and see the careful process of steaming and drying the thin sheets used in spring rolls. Nearby, there’s a tiny rice wine distillery where you can see how fermented rice turns into strong local wine. If you’re feeling brave, try a small sip!
In the afternoon, you’ll explore the ruins of Ek Phnom Temple, a crumbling 11th-century site surrounded by a giant Buddha statue and a newer pagoda. Then, for a bit of fun, hop on Battambang’s famous bamboo train a wooden platform with a motor that cruises down old railway tracks through beautiful rice fields. It’s a bumpy ride, but definitely one you won’t forget.
As the sun begins to set, you’ll head to Phnom Sampov, a limestone hill with temples at the top and caves tucked into its side. Finally, you’ll end the day at the Bat Cave, where thousands of bats pour out of the cave just as the sun dips below the horizon. It’s a magical sight and the perfect way to end your day.
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