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Battambang and Tonlé Sap

Visit Battambang and Tonlé Sap

Introduction

The area around Siem Reap is well worth exploring after enjoying the delights of Angkor.

The riverside city of Battambang comes complete with splendid French colonial architecture, nearby ruins and the popular ‘Bamboo Train'.

Boat journeys on Cambodia's great freshwater lake, the Tonlé Sap, and its feeder rivers are among the best ways of seeing this fertile region of paddy fields and floating villages.

 

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Top itineraries in Battambang and Tonlé Sap

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Best of Cambodia

14-day tailor-made holiday from £3,580 pp incl. flights

Uncover Cambodia's fascinating history as you discover that, although compact, the country contains a wealth of riches, from glorious beaches and national parks to ancient, jungle-shrouded temples.

Heritage Line - MK The Jahan ship

A River Journey through Indochina

14-day river cruise holiday from £4,790 pp incl. flights

This luxury Mekong cruise between Cambodia and Vietnam’s rural idyll brings you between luxury stays and tours in two world-travel highlights – Angkor Wat and Saigon.

Top places to stay in Battambang and Tonlé Sap

La Maison Wat Kor, Maison Wat Kor, Cambodia

Maison Wat Kor, Battambang

Small & intimate hotel

This charming hotel offers guests a unique opportunity to experience rural Cambodian life in a traditional Khmer village, located near the temple-strewn town of Battambang in western Cambodia.

Where to go in Battambang and Tonlé Sap

The Tonlé Sap

One of the natural wonders of Asia, the 100-kilometre-long freshwater Tonlé Sap lake links the capital Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.

Battambang

Khmer temples and colonial buildings are among the attractions of Cambodia's second city, Battamnang, which can be reached via a scenic boat trip from Siem Reap.

When to go to Battambang and Tonlé Sap

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