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Battambang is one of the famous provinces in Cambodia, well known as the province of producing rice and for the tourist destination. This province is in the far northwest of the country. Bordering provinces are Banteay Meanchey to the north, Pursat to the east and south, Siem Reap to the northeast, and Pailin to the west.

Battambang is a province with a diversity of tourism destinations such as Nature-based tourism, Farm tourism, Cultural and Heritage site, Agriculture tourism, Man-made tourism, Ecotourism, Gastronomy tourism, and other types of tourism that tourists can be found in this province. So, What are the top 5 places you should not miss when you visit this province?

1. Sampov Mountain,

Phnum Sampov is one of the famous tourist destinations in Banan district, Battambang province. In order to visit this wonderful place we need to travel about 15 km from Battambang town, then we will see the high mountain on our left side. This mountain is about 1000m cover by a green forest and on the top of the mountain, we can see the sacred temples.

Tourists that visit this natural after upper arrival, can enjoy seeing a scenic view of a cropping field and we will see the wonderful high and low mountain range. Moreover, Phnum Sampov is not the only natural site, tourists can visit many caves there such as lakhoun cave, Pka Slang cave, Trachek cave, Khchol cave and etc.

In the evening tourist can enjoy watching million of bats out of the cave-like water blasting into the sky.

2. Ancient House of Grandma Bun Reung

The ancient construction of Lok yey Bun Roeung’s house is a major tourist destination for tourists visiting Battambang. The ancient house of Lok yey Bun Roeung, built-in 1920, made of three types of wood during the reign of King Sisowath. During the Khmer Rouge era, this house was used as a place for producing rice, equipment, and a common kitchen.

A trip to the ancient house is a historical tour that makes guests unforgettable because when visiting there, see the old ancient houses embedded in the Khmer architecture that survives, such as tools for agriculture, handicrafts. Fancy weaving, residential design, which is an ancient Khmer style.

The traditional house is located in Watkor village, Sangkat Watkor, Battambang city, Battambang province, 2 km away from Battambang provincial hall.

3. Wat Chheu Khmao

The 134-year-old Chheu Khmao pagoda, built-in 1887, is located on a hill that was originally rich in black trees and was cut down to make a temple, which is why it is called Wat Chheu Khmao.

Things you can do during your time visiting Wat Chheu Khmao. You can take a speed boat to see the scenery of Tole Sab Lake and discover and visiting the architecture and art of Wat Chheu Khmao.

Wat Chheu Khmao is located along the flooded forest area of ​​Tonle Sap Lake on a hill in Koh Chi Veang village, Prey Chas commune, Ek Phnom district, Battambang province, with a distance of 54.10 km from Battambang Provincial Hall to the pagoda.