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Battambang, meaning “disappearing stick”, is named after a powerful staff used by a legendary Khmer king to achieve and maintain power and is Cambodia’s second city. Located on the Sangker River, 40 kms west of Tonle Sap Lake, it retains the character of a sleepy local market town and is still host to a good number of colonial buildings. Unlike more touristy towns, the economy is strictly locally based and includes wood, sapphires and due to the fertile surrounds, food crops.
When departing by road you will encounter many small villages and rice paddies, unspoiled rural Cambodia at its best. Nearby you can explore Angkorian era ruins, the sacred mountain and the macabre Khmer Rouge “killing caves” of Phnom Sampeau. The town is best accessed via a picturesque boat trip from Siem Reap.
La Villa was originally constructed in the 1930's, during the French colonial period when the European style of architecture was very fashionable, by a tradesman from Battambang. The proprietor, Mr...
Bambu Battambang opened in September 2010 as the areas first real boutique hotel. The property features 16 luxurious guestrooms arranged in 4 traditional style buildings. There are three room types...
We wanted to thank you for organising our trip at short notice; we had a very good time. All the lodges had excellent wild life viewing, with a different experience at each lodge. We had a lovely room at Danum valley, with excellent food, and having our own guide added to our experience.
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