Battambang Travel Summary – Cambodia

#citypassguide #battambang #cambodia 1 Night, Afternoon Tour – Unique & Affordable Experiences!) 🛏️ Trip Overview * Planned for 2 nights, but finished everything in 1 afternoon. * Stayed 1 night, then left for Phnom Penh the next morning. * Note: If you're unsure about a place, book just 1 night first. 🚕 Afternoon Tuk-Tuk Tour * Paid $6 for the tour. * Bamboo Train: $5 * Killing Caves + Bat Cave entry: $1 * Optional: Full-day tours are around $9. 🚂 Bamboo Train * A 10 km round-trip ride (5 km each way) on old railway tracks. * Simple wooden platform on wheels powered by a small engine. * Fun and unique experience — highly recommended! * Occasionally, you stop to let other bamboo trains pass. * Paid: $5 🕳️ Killing Caves * Site of tragic Khmer Rouge history (1975–1979). * Estimated 2 million people killed across the country — 1/4 of the population at the time. * Multiple caves: * One for men * Another for women and babies * Bones displayed inside as a memorial. * At the top of the hill: temples, monkeys, and scenic viewpoints. * If you want to watch the bats later, start descending around 17:20. 🦇 Bat Cave – Sunset Experience * Around 6.5 million bats fly out at sunset daily (starts ~17:50). * A surreal, peaceful 30-minute natural show — unforgettable. * One of the main reasons I visited Battambang. 🚌 Transport Info * Took a morning bus to Phnom Penh after 1 night. * Bus duration: ~5 hours * Fare: $8 (found the cheapest ticket online) #citypassguide