Krong Battambang Trip Overview
Embrace your sense of adventure with an authentic, exciting, and sustainable bicycle tour in the real countryside. We offer cycling and walking tour surrounding areas which is guided by a local tour guide. We aim to share and bring you to learn about ways of life, culture and tradition in Battambang, Cambodia.
• Get an intimate glimpse into rural Battambang on a bike tour.
• Stray from the beaten path and enjoy fewer crowds.
• Receive local insight from a guide and interact with Khmer families.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off, and snacks make for a seamless experience
Additional Info
* Duration: 4 to 6 hours
* Starts: Krong Battambang, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Krong Battambang, Battambang Province, Cambodia
Embrace your sense of adventure with an authentic, exciting, and sustainable bicycle tour in the real countryside. We offer cycling and walking tour surrounding areas which is guided by a local tour guide. We aim to share and bring you to learn about ways of life, culture and tradition in Battambang, Cambodia.
• Get an intimate glimpse into rural Battambang on a bike tour.
• Stray from the beaten path and enjoy fewer crowds.
• Receive local insight from a guide and interact with Khmer families.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off, and snacks make for a seamless experience
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Wat Samrong Knong, Battambang 02102 Cambodia
Rice Noodle Making :
Not all rice noodles are alike – Khmer rice noodle are distinct from rice noodles in neighboring countries! Khmer noodles are made from a unique rice grain with a special texture. It is commonly served in a cold soup made of Cambodian herbs and flavors, unlike anything else. At the rice noodle factory, you will learn about Cambodia’s special rice noodle tradition.
Thai Laiy Cake :
Thai Laiy is a Khmer cake that made by local people in village. It’s made with rice flower, salt, sugar, coconut milk, and steam and cooked in a small cup, then topped with coconut shavings and yellow bean. You will learn how to make Thai Laiy during your guided visit.
Bamboo Sticky Rice Cake :
Our next stop is a local manufacturer of rice cakes which is made from bamboo sticky rice. You guide will explain the process of making the bamboo rice cake and you also have a chance to try it as well.
Wat Samrong Knong :
This is a really beautiful memorial to the 10000 people who lost their lives at the hands of the Khmer Rouge in the Battambang area. Definitely worth a visit, doesn’t take long to see however you could stay for as long as you like.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Wat Ek Phnom, Battambang Cambodia
Rice Paper Making :
Battambang rice paper is a uniquely local product. At our visit to the Rice Paper factory, you will observe how locals make rice paper is made, and get to join in on the action! You will also have a chance to taste delicious fresh and fried spring rolls made with the rice paper.
Dried Banana :
We will then cycle to visit a local family who makes dried banana chips, a well-known and delicious traditional snack in the village. You will learn how dried banana chips are made and get a chance to try your hand at thin-slicing a banana. You will have time to interact with locals and learn about their daily life and the local traditions of Cambodia from your local tour guide.
Rice Wine Distillation :
It is Khmer tradition to relax after work with friends and some delicious rice wine fermented with herbs and fruit. Battambang has its own special local rice wine recipe. During our visit to the rice wine distillery, your guide will show you how local rice wine is infused and processed by the local people.
Out of the way temple, worth the visit :
This is an older Hindu temple next to a more modern one and a mostly finished Buddha. This is a unique opportunity to see, touch and feel an old 10th century temple. Beautiful more contemporary temple on the same grounds is worth a look too for the intricate craftsmanship of carvings and paintings.
Duration: 3 minutes
