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Afternoon Tuk Tuk Tour: City, Bambootrain, Killing&Bat Caves

1. Afternoon Tuk Tuk Tour: City, Bambootrain, Killing&Bat Caves

1. Battambang Province: This afternoon Tuk Tuk Tour departure at 12:30am I will pick up you at 12:20am from your accommodations or restaurants. After that I will have a short introduction of myself and love to share with you about history, culture, religion, agriculture, folk tales and some main tips of Cambodia and Battambang. Then, you will see some main beautiful historical buildings, central market, provincial hall and the symbol statute of Battambang (Ta Dambong Kranhoung). (60 minutes) 2. Bamboo Train Ou Srauo Laou: Before ridding on original bamboo train, I will take you to see beautiful villages, fruits plantations, rice fields, suspension bridge, local people living and stop to talk with farmers. After that we go to the bamboo train, you will ride on it and you have to pay (5$ per person) and get a free butt massage from the movement, and you will see beautiful landscape along the way. ( 2 hours 15 minutes ) Admission Ticket Not Included 3. Phnom Sampou:(Killing cave) Before arriving, you will see and test K F R (Rat barbecue) At Phnom Sampou,(you can either walk, take motor taxi or take a pickup truck). On the mountain you will see Killing Cave and the time of the Khmer Rouge (1975-1979) where over 10 thousand victims were killed. After seeing the caves, you will go up to see one of the highlights in Battambang, some temples and viewpoints on the summit of the mountain. (2 hours) Admission Ticket Included 4. Bat cave: After seeing a lot of viewpoints on the hill, you come down to wait and see millions wrinkle-leap bats flying out from the cave, taking over 50mn in the evening. At the last, we go back to the hotel. (1hours) Admission Ticket Included My WhatsApp:+85593737304

Battambang: Temples & Bat Caves Tour with Bamboo Train Ride

2. Battambang: Temples & Bat Caves Tour with Bamboo Train Ride

Start the tour at 8.00am at the your Hotel is the meeting point. The tour focuses on showing the "real" Cambodia how local families still make their living today. You'll learn how the families make rice paper, prahoc (typical Cambodian fish paste), grolan (sticky rice stuffed with bamboo), and other Cambodian treats. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and the Battambang area is known for its high quality rice and oranges. A stopover will be made at Wat Ek Phnom. Wat Ek Phnom is a small, partially collapsed 11th-century temple surrounded by the remains of a laterite wall and an ancient baray (reservoir). Above the east portal to the central temple is a lintel showing the churning of the Ocean of Milk. This is a very popular picnic and pilgrimage destination for Khmers, especially on local holidays, and especially for women trying to conceive. You will return to Battambang around 12:30pm. Ride the Bamboo Train, an original means of transport on the railroad tracks - 2 axles with wheels, covered with a bamboo mat with padding. If there is oncoming traffic, the vehicle is simply lifted off the rails and then used again. The Bamboo Train stops at a small settlement. The people are very friendly, the children surround you and laugh and enjoy the pictures on the cameras. Wat Banan, a beautiful and serene Angkorian temple on a hilltop with great views. Then visit the only vine plantation in Cambodia, located on the way between the Banan Mountains and Battambang. The wine produced here can be tasted directly at the winery or in some restaurants. In the area there are other fruit plantations such as oranges, bananas, dragon fruit and many vegetable plantations. Continue to Phnom Sampeau, which can be reached via 150 steps. This temple is a pilgrimage site for Cambodians. Here was a Khmer Rouge front line. In the mountain there is a so-called Killing Cave, in which the Khmer Rouge murdered critics of the regime. The rock also has a large bat cave.

From Siem Reap: Battambang Highlights Day Tour

3. From Siem Reap: Battambang Highlights Day Tour

Discover Battambang, the capital of Battambang province, on a day tour from Siem Reap. Explore off the beaten path, visit the Psa Nat market, and take the bamboo train through the countryside. Begin your tour with a comfortable hotel pickup in Siem Reap and head to Battambang. Once you arrive, visit the ancient Ek Phnom Temple, dating from the Angkorian times. Marvel at its massive white stone Buddha statue before heading to the Rice Paper Local Factory. After learning the importance of rice paper and how it is made, stop in the Psa Nat market and grab a bite. Once you've tried all the traditional foods, head to the old colonial buildings that housed the Governor. See traditional costumes and historic photographs. Next, experience the famous bamboo train ride. Sit back and relax as you ride through the countryside and past local villages. Finish your tour of Battambang with a visit to Phnom Sompov (Sompov Mountain). Watch millions of bats leave the cave during the beautiful sunset before returning to your Seim Reap hotel.

Full Day Tuk Tuk: City,Bambootrain,Temples Killing&Bat Caves

4. Full Day Tuk Tuk: City,Bambootrain,Temples Killing&Bat Caves

1. Battambang Province: Full day Tuk Tuk tour departure at 8:30am. I will pick up you at 8:20am from your accommodations or restaurants. After that I will have a short introduction of myself and love to share with you about history, culture, religion, agriculture, folk tales and some main tips of Cambodia and Battambang. Then, you will see some main beautiful historical buildings, central market, provincial hall and the symbol statute of Battambang (Ta Dambong Kranhoung). (60 minutes) 2. khmer rice noodle factory: After seeing and learning this beautiful city, we head to see where Khmer rice noodle has being made by local, Khmer rice noodle is a famous food for breakfast, lunch and dinner instead of others Khmer dishes. You can try it as well. (30 minutes) Donation included 3. Bamboo sticky rice production: This place you can see the locals cook bamboo sticky rice. it is prepared as a dessert or a sweet snack known as bamboo sticky rice. Bamboo sticky rice is still retain the reputation of quality and delicious taste from the past to the present for local people and tourists. (30 minutes) 4. Wat samrong knong: This is the oldest Buddhist temple called Wat Samrong Knong, that was built in 1707. There is also a beautiful brick stupa was built in 1887. During the Khmer Rouge regime of April 1975 to January 1979, the pagoda was used to house Khmer Rouge soldiers and also served as a detention area for their victims. Not far from the temple you will see the torture house and killing field where approximately 10,008 victims were killed. (45minutes) Donation included 5. Rice paper production: After this, we are going to see rice paper that is used for making the famous and delicious spring rolls. In this village, some families still make it for a living. thus, villagers get up early morning to make it until late afternoon. They can make it at least 1500 a day. (30 minutes) 6. Rice wine production: After a short ride from rice paper production place, we have another stop to see how to make rice wine where has been processing since 1980s and you will try some as well. This original drop of liquor could be used to serve the medication purposes as well by soaking some plants, fruits, and even poisonous animals like cobra, tarantula.. (30 minutes) Admission included 7. Ek phnom Temples: Here you will see a 25m high giant Buddha that surrounded by standing Buddha statues either side. Then, you walk to the beautiful Buddhist temple that was built in 1991. You can also go inside to see Buddha story on the wall. Next to this temple is another ancient Hindu temple ruins directly ahead. It’s an Angkorian Hindu temple was built in the 11th century under the rule of king Suryavarman I. (30 minutes) Admission ticket included 8. Lunch time: Now, we are going back to the city for Lunch or relax at the hotel for a while before starting the tour again to the bamboo train. (45-60 minutes) Not included 9. Bamboo Train Ou Srauo Laou: Before ridding on original bamboo train, the guide will take you to see beautiful villages, fruits plantations, rice fields, suspension bridge, local people living and stop to talk with farmers. After that we go to the bamboo train, you will ride on it and you have to pay (5$ per person) and get a free butt massage from the movement, and you will see beautiful landscape along the way. ( 2 hours 15 minutes ) Admission Ticket Not Included 10. Phnom Sampou:(Killing cave) Before arriving, you will see and test K F R (Rat barbecue) At Phnom Sampou,(you can either walk, take mortor taxi or take a pickup truck). On the mountain you will see Killing Cave and the time of the Khmer Rouge (1975-1979) where over 10 thousand victims were killed. After seeing the caves, we will go up to see one of the highlights in Battambang, some temples and viewpoints on the summit of the mountain. (2 hours) Admission Ticket Included 11. Bat cave: After seeing a lot of viewpoints on the hill, we come down to wait and see millions wrinkle-leap bats flying out from the cave, taking over 50mn in the evening. At the last, we go back to the hotel. (1 hours) Admission Ticket Included My WhatsApp:+85593737304

From Siem Reap: Bamboo Train & Killing Cave Private Day Trip

5. From Siem Reap: Bamboo Train & Killing Cave Private Day Trip

On the morning after breakfast to hotel transfer to explore Battambang, it is Cambodia's second-largest city and the capital of Battambang Province, which was founded in the 11th century. It is the former capital of Monton Khmer and lies in the heart of the Northwest of Cambodia. Until the war years, in which almost every infrastructure was destructed it was the leading rice-producing province of the country. Ride bamboo train is one of the world's all-time classic rail journeys and then continue to visit Damrey Sor Pagoda, Phnom Banan, Phnom Sampov and The killing caves of Phnom Sampeau are a Khmer Rouge execution site on Phnom Sampeau, a hill southwest of Battambang in western Cambodia. The Khmer Rouge killed their victims on top of the cave at the rim of a daylight shaft or ceiling hole and then threw the dead body into the cave. Men and women were placed in separate caves and clothes in another. There are a number of caves at Phnom Sampeau that have traditionally served as Buddhist temples. Today there is a large glass memorial in the cave next to the skulls and bones and a golden reclining Buddha that can be reached via a staircase and after that transfer back to hotel in Siem Reap.

Private Boat from Siem Reap to Battambang by Water Way

6. Private Boat from Siem Reap to Battambang by Water Way

Private boat from Siem Reap to Battambang by Traditional Wooden Boats from Siem Reap to Battambang. The trip takes between six to eight hours, depending on the season and how high the water level is, and which direction you are going; the boat from Siem Reap to Battambang is shorter than the other way around. The views are gorgeous, passing by many small fishing villages, allowing visitors to get a sense of life on Cambodia’s riverside. A great way to combine sightseeing, travel, history, and relaxation, this one-way boat transfer from Siem Reap to Battambang is perfect for those who want to maximize a travel day and enjoy a slower and more traditional mode of transportation than buses and taxis.

Battambang: Bamboo Train, Temples, and Bat Caves City Tour

7. Battambang: Bamboo Train, Temples, and Bat Caves City Tour

Discover the main monuments of Battambang on a guided trip with transportation and entry tickets included. See bats at Bat Cave, walk on a suspension bridge, and ride on a bamboo train. Learn the area's history, culture, religion, agriculture, and folk tales. After pickup, start exploring the city for an hour. See Battambang's major historical buildings, central market, and provincial hall, and admire the symbol statute of Battambang (Ta Dambong Kranhoung). See beautiful villages, fruit plantations, rice fields, and a suspension bridge. Stop to meet local people and farmers before hopping on a bamboo train to see the scenic landscape from abroad (2 hours and 15 minutes). Taste rat barbecue, a local delicacy, before visiting The Killing Cave in Phnom Sampou (2-hour visit). At Phnom Samou, choose to walk or ride in a pickup truck. On the mountain, see The Killing Cave and learn about the 10,000 killings that took place here during the Khmer Rouge. Later, continue to another highlight, temples, and sweeping viewpoints on the summit of the mountain. After seeing a lot of viewpoints on the hill, come down to see millions of wrinkle-lipped bats flying out from the cave. After an hour's visit, get driven back to your pickup location.

Bamboo Train rice field Killing Cave Bat Cave&sun set

8. Bamboo Train rice field Killing Cave Bat Cave&sun set

Take a tour with Pao Experience the lush green landscapes and beautiful attractions of Battambang yourself. Enjoy the ride with Mr.Pao. Hello Sir/Madam, I’m PAO IENG as some of many guests knew me already. I was born in Battambang province my parent are very poor family live in the off town so I know how difficult it is when I’m poor. I’m Pao Ieng represent to this Tuk Tuk organization which has more than 200 Tuk Tuk drivers around battambang.They decided to choose job as a driver of Tuk Tuk as it’s a great job and we love talking and meeting with the people who come from all over the world. We guess that it’s the best part of working in tourism and help my country too because many people leaving from homeland to find an other job to do. We are very flexible and can help you set up an itinerary, arrange accommodation, transportations. I have only an honest idea to help the TukTuk Tuk Driver who made your day or bring you to the best places.We will take our best responsibility to bring you to the wonderful places as you want to go or we will guide you also. And we are sure that you’ll like it as your dream. If you need any information, please don’t be hesitating to ask us. We are here to help you. Thank you very much of spending your time to know about us and we hope that you will choose our tour services while you’re here visiting in battambang poor Country side..... in the world has different life. So why? The answer is because we have different societies. Culture, economic, education and politics affect every aspect of our lives. Cambodia has a very hard condition country because we had had the war all the times. During the Khmer Rough regime it was the terrible time for our people. Many people died because they got killed by the Khmer Rough. Khmer Rough killed all educated people because they believed that all of them will become their enemies in the future. So to build their society stronger they forced all people to work as farmers. As a result, during that regime was the worst history for our country; it was the wrong decision of the leader and our political condition was difficult, to say the least. Battambang. We offer a day tour of Battambang main attractions such as the newly established bamboo train, bat cave, killing cave, Banan temple and Ek Phnom temple just to name a few. All tours are guided with excellent English and Thai, I am also very flexible if you wish to see other attractions in the area. I have lived in Battambang all my life and I have extensive knowledge of the area.

Angkor Wat five Days Tour including Battambang City

9. Angkor Wat five Days Tour including Battambang City

Day 1 : Start at 08:00 am Pick up from the hotel to purchasing the three days temple pass follow South Gate Angkor Tom discover Angkor Thom city including Bayon (Late 12 century C.E, Religion Buddhist) follow visit Takeo (Late 10 to Early 11 century C.E, Religion Hindu Shiva) head to Ta Prohm (Mid 12 to Early 13 century C.E, Religion Buddhist) lunch break at the local restaurant late afternoon our guide and driver will bring your group to Angkor Wat (Early 11 century C.E, Religion Hindu Vishnu) Day 2 : Start at 08:00 am go to Beng Mealea (Early 11 century C.E, Religion Hindu) exploring this titanic of temples is Angkor ultimate Indiana Jones experience then head to Koh Ker (Linga Pura) the Impressive royal city of Brahmanic monuments of Koh Ker represents the remnants of the capital of the Khmer Empire from 928 AD–944 AD Lunch break at local restaurant our guide and driver will bring your group to Roluos Group (Lolei, Preah Ko, Bakong) the first major capital of the Angkorian-era Khmer Empire the last visit for today is Kompong Phhluk floating village Boeung Tonle Sap lake. It is the largest lake in South East Asia enjoy boat ride through the fresh water mangroves and visit the stilt houses with lifestyle animated by fishing activities and a great time to take picturesque photos. Day 3 : Start at 08:00 am go to => Preah Khan (Late 12 century C.E, Religion Buddhist) follow Neak Pean (Late 12 century C.E, Religion Buddhist) then Ta Som (Late 12 century C.E, Religion Buddhist) head to East Mebon (Late 10 century C.E, Religion Hindu Shiva) Lunch break at the local restaurant. head to Banteay Srey (Late 10 century C.E, Religion Hindu Shiva) follow to see Banteay Samre (Mid 12 century C.E, Religion Hindu Vishnu) the last temple for the day is Pre Rup (Late 10 century C.E, Religion Hindu Shiva) it also good for sunset. Day 4 : Start at 08:00 am go to National Park Phnom Kulen (9 century C.E, Religion Hindu) Yes waterfall, riverbed carvings of 1000 Shiva Linga and large Buddha carved is a an attractive spot. Lunch Break at local restaurant on the way we may back stop for beautiful photo shoot, enjoy traditional Khmer village and palm sugar produce, Palm Cake produce. Day 5 : Start 07:00am English speaking driver will pick up your group to a located 185Km from Siem Reap it is Battambang Province it take about 3h30mn then meet the local English speaking tour guide follow visit Battambang city Yes the French Colonial architecture is a notable aspect. lunch break at the local restaurant head to Norry (Bamboo Train Ou Srauo Laou) then to Prasat Banan Adapts the architecture of the mid-11th centuryE.C. the temple first built by King Dharanindravarman II (1050–1066) and was completed in its final by the King Jayavarman VII (1181–1220) the final of the itinerary in Battambang today is Phnom Sampov Main article Killing caves and three natural wells namely Pkar Slar, Lo Khuon and Ak Sopheak before the sunset watch million of bats are swarming out of cave.

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