Exploring Battambang, the city of art and culture
ID: GYG745834-1206262
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Our city tour is an extraordinary tour that is designed to uncover the hidden stories of Battambang through storytelling.
Start Point: Nat Market
Start at Nat Market, an architectural treasure from the Indochina period. Experience local life as residents shop for fresh produce and showcasing daily Cambodian culture.
Stop 1: Street Art on Street 2.5
Head to Street 2.5 to admire vibrant street art. All artwork are painted by local artist, celebrating the city’s cultural and artistic heritage. This art scene is reflecting the city's creative spirit.
Stop 2: White Elephant
Visit the White Elephant, symbolising education and culture conservation, embodying the city's rich heritage and cultural blend.
Stop 3: Peace Nagar
Reflect at Peace Nagar, with sculptures nagar creature that represent property and development. This statue symbolised peace building from the civil ear in the 1980s-1990s, illustrating Cambodia's resilience and history.
Stop 4: Sor Kheng Park
Discover Sor Kheng Park, a lively spot for locals to hang out, exercise, and enjoy daily life amidst lush greenery.
Stop 5: Wat Kandal Pagoda
Visit Wat Kandal Pagoda, an important Buddhist site, where art and architecture converge to offer insights into local religious practices and artistic expressions.
Stop 6: Art Gallery
End at a local art gallery, featuring traditional and contemporary works by Battambang’s artists, celebrating the city’s cultural and artistic heritage.
Highlights
- Street Art on street 2.5, Battambang
- White elephant pagoda
- Peace Nagar Park
- Wondering around Battambang city, seeing Indochina buildings
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There will be a good spot for photos so bring your camera. We will be visiting the pagoda as well so we require you to wear appropriate clothing covering knees and shoulders.
This walk tour will walk in the city so traffic is busy, encourage you to follow your guide's instructions and reach out to them if you need things specific such as crossing roads for photos etc while we are walking.
Kinyei Cafe is located near central market ( Nat market ) of Battambang
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
