Battambang

Explore Battambang

An elegant riverside town, Battambang is Cambodia’s second largest city and the capital of Battambang Province. The peaceful city is home to some of the best-preserved French colonial monuments in the country and the Sangker River, creating a picturesque setting. The historic town was off the map for travelers but infrastructure has improved, making it a great base to experience the Khmer culture and historical monuments nearby.

Trading Hub of Battambang

The provincial capital of Battambang has an estimated of 1 million residents, making it the second largest city in Cambodia. Due to its strategic location that borders Thailand to the west and the great lake Tonle Sap to the South, Battambang is a trading hub for Cambodia. Battambang has a historic past with tragic links to the Khmer Rouge. Today, travelers from all over visit for the city’s bustling yet friendly and interesting without being overwhelming experience.