welcome to Battambang City: 2010

Saturday, July 3, 2010

The View at The top of som pov mountain

The view at

Cambodia’s second largest city lies in the heart of the Northwest and until the war years was the leading rice-producing province of the country. Battambang did not give way to the Khmer Rouge movement until after the fall of Phnom Penh, but it’s been in the center of the ongoing government Khmer Rouge conflict ever since the Vietnamese invasion in 1979 pushed the genocidal regime out of Phnom Penh and to the Northwest.

Until the surrender deal of Ieng Sary (Khmer Rouge number three man based in Pailin),Battambang was the Khmer Rouge in the region. Earlier history saw Battambang flip-flopping back and forth between Thailand (called Siam before their 20th-century renaming) and Cambodia.

Battambang is the main hub of the Northwest connecting the entire region with Phnom Penh and Thailand, and as such it’s a vital link for Cambodia. Battambang city is a peaceful and pleasant place these days.

The main parts of the city are situated closed to the Sangker River, a tranquil, small body of water that winds its way through Battambang Province. It is a nice, picturesque setting. As with much of Cambodia, the French architecture is an attractive bonus of the city.

Tourist attraction:

Barseat Temple:
Was built during the reign of King, Soriyak Varman I (1002-1050) and located on a hill at Ba Set village, Ta Pun commune in 15 kilometer distance from the provincial town. Ba Set temple adapts the architecture of 11th century and built in 1036 and 1042. Next to the temple, there is a pond having 20 meter length 12 meter width and 10 meter depth. The pond is never dried, though in the dry season. In rainy season, the water level is higher than usual.

Wat Ek Temple:
Adapts the architecture of 11th century and built in 1027 during the reign of King, Sorayak Varman I (1002-1050). It is located at Piem Ek commune in 14 kilometer from the provincial town.

Ba Nan Temple:
Adapts the architecture of mid 11th century and the end of 12th century the temple was first built by King, Ut Tak Yea Tit Tya Varman II (1050-1066) and was built finally built by the king, Jarvarman VII (1181-1219). The temple is located on the top of approximate 400 meter heighten mountain at Koh Tey 2 commune, Ba Nan District in 15 kilometer distance from the provincial town by the provincial Road No 155 parallel to Sang Ke River. At the mountain’s valley, there are Ku Teuk and two main natural well, namely: Bit Meas and Chhung or Chhung Achey.

Prasat Snung:
Characterizes as three separated stupas made of brick, located on a hill having 30 meter length and 20 meter width, in Snung pagoda’s area, Snung commune, Ba Nan District in 22 kilometer distance from the provincial town. According to the style at the gate, the temple is similar to other temples in 12th century. Behind the temple, there is another new constructing temple.

Phnom Sam Puoy Resort:
Is the natural resort located along the National Road No 57 (the former National Road No10) at Sam Puoy commune (the high land having more than 100 meter height) in 12 kilometer distance from the provincial town of Battambang. On the top of Sam Puoy mountain, there are temple and three natural wells, namely Pkar Slar, Lo Khuon and Ak So Pheak. Next to Sam Puoy mountain, there are some main mountains, the natural site like Phnom Trung Moan, Phnom Trung Tea and Phnom Neang Rum Say Sork. These mountains related to the Cambodia folk legend of Reach Kol Neang Rum Say Sork.

Boeng Kam Pinh Puoy Resort:
Locates between two mountains, named Phnom Kul or Phnom Ta Nget and Phnom Kam Pinh Puoy, at Ta Nget village, Ta Kriem Commune in 35 kilometer distance from the provincial town. Boeng kam Pinh Puoy has 1,900 meter width, 19 kilometer length and can load 110,000,000-cubic meter water.

Sek Sak Resort:
Is the natural resort, which has been popular since before the civil war time. Sek Sak stretches along the river bank full of plant, trees and bamboo-green nature in 500 meter length. As long as visiting Sek Sak, tourists can also visit other attractive sites like Po Pus Pich Chen Da Dong Tong and Sa Ang speak, the pre-history site in five kilometer to six kilometer distance from each other. Sek Sak located Treng commune, Rotanak Mondul District in 50 kilometer distance from the provincial town of Battambang along the National

Battambong

Battambang is the second largest city of Cambodia that lies at the center of Northwest of Cambodia. The main parts of the city are situated along the banks of the Sangker River. Large number of travelers from all corners of the world throngs to this place to explore the beauty and the magical charm of the place. Here, you can visit various temples, museums, lakes, parks, architectural structure and many others. The city of Battambang is well connected with other cities. A railway route connects Battambang to Phnom- Penh.

Battambang in Cambodia is rich in cultural heritage and has innumerable places of interest. The Tourist Destinations in Cambodia are appealing and draws millions of visitors to this destination. There are several tour operators in Battambang, that arrange for various tours in and around the city. These tours also include sightseeing tours. You can contact one of these tour operators to explore the city to the fullest.

Some of the major Tourist Destinations in Cambodia includes the following:

Barseat Temple: You can locate this temple on a hill at the Ba Set village. This temple testifies the architectural excellence of the 11th century. It was built during the period between 1036and 1042. Close to the temple is situated a pond that has never dried.

Wat Ek Temple: This temple is located at the distance of fourteen kilometers from the provincial town. It was also built during the 11th century during the reign of King Sorayak Varman I.

Prasat Snung: This wonderful place is marked by three distinct stupas, which are made out of bricks. It is located very close to the Snung pagoda area. This 12th century temple reflects the style of the era. The temple reflects the craftsmanship of the artisans of the period.

Ba Nan Temple: This temple also reflects the talents and craftsmanship of the artisans of the 11th and 12th century. You can site this place at the distance of 15 kilometers from provincial town.

Make sure to visit the exotic destination of Battambang, during your Cambodia Travel.

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