Battambang is one of the largest cities in Cambodia. On the bank of Sangker, it is a beautiful city still preserving monuments from the colonial period. It is a great base for visiting the nearby temples (Phnom Banon, Wat Ek Phnom ...) and villages. The network of charming old French store houses clustered along the coast and a number of Wats (temples) scattered around the city are the real highlight. The small museum has a collection of artifacts from the Angkorian era, and beyond the city there are a number of summit temples. One of the most famous hills is Phnom Sampeuo (boat hill) with the notorious massacre caves Battambang is now a smooth, sealed 293km.

A railway also links Battambang to Phnom Penh, but it actives for servicing the passenger only once a week.

Battambang has maintained an charming atmosphere for tourists. Most of the buildings are colonial or traditional Cambodian. Few buildings exceed three floors and cars coexist in the streets with animal-drawn carts. This city is a popular tourist destination because of many neighboring ancient temples, Buddhist shrines and the infamous bamboo railway. Come to Battambang, you can visit the Psar Nar (big market), the museum, the old colonial houses, the Wat Domrei Sor, etc.