I took a 6 hours bus ride from Phnom Penh to Battambang. When the bus reached the so called “bus terminal”, tuk tuk drivers rushed toward the alighting passengers trying to sell their services to take the passengers to the city, which is about 20 minutes ride. I was shown with pictures of many hotels and finally I decided on a hotel that has a roof top bar and a Jacuzzi. I had a room by myself for 2 nights for S$42.

I made an appointment with the young driver to show me around the next day for S$17. I tried the bamboo train in the morning and visited the killing bats caves in the afternoon. The famous Cambodia Circles is in Battambang but it was closed during the New Year season.

Killing Bats Caves

The Bamboo Train

Battambang is a small place but worth a day visit if you are travelling from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. The bamboo train is an eye opener for US$5 a person. The killing bat caves are a must to visit.