- Departure time: Early morning
- Return: Late afternoon / Evening
- Remarks: medium level of fitness required to access Phnom Banan (105 meters climb)
- Sites you will visit:
Battambang town, Bamboo Train, Wat Ko, Banan Temple
- Highlights: countryside, rural
Cambodia, local life, ancient and modern architecture
Battambang is Cambodia's second largest city and the centre of a fertile
agricultural area labelled fairly the “Rice Bowl' of Cambodia. It is possible
to spend couple of nights in Battambang and see the variety of attractions but
for your day visit we have selected the top highlights. Driving through the
city you will see the French colonial era footprint in the facade of the town
houses, many of which are receiving a well deserved face lift. The famous Bamboo
Train is surviving despite the overhanging threat of closure. It is a fun
way of experiencing the lush green countryside outside Battambang. When two
trains meet, the one with a lighter load must dismantle and make way to the
other.
You will have
lunch locally and rest during the hottest part of the day.
In the
afternoon you will visit Wat Ko Cultural Village just a few kilometers
south of town showcasing old traditional wooden houses, typical of the area but
disappearing fast with modern development. Along the way you will stop at an
orange plantation before reaching the impressive Banan Temple on the top
of a hill with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
Price: USD
110 per person
Minimum: 2
pax
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English Speaking Tour Guide
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Transportation
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Lunch
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Drinking Water
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Pass ticket
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Accommodation
