Cambodia - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand - page 464

(St 2½) The block of St 2½ that runs south of Psar Nath is Battambang's unofficial arts dis-
trict. A gaggle of galleries, funky bars and shops has set up. Make a point to have a stroll
here and check out the latest happenings.

Battambang Museum
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MUSEUM

(St 1; admission US$1; 8-11am & 2-5.30pm) This small museum displays fine Angkorian lin-
tels and statuary from all over Battambang Province, including Phnom Banan.

Wats
Battambang's Buddhist temples survived the Khmer Rouge period relatively unscathed
thanks to a local commander who ignored orders from on high. Some of the best are Wat
Phiphétaram MAP GOOGLE MAP , Wat Damrey Sar MAP GOOGLE MAP and Wat Kandal MAP
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BUDDHIST TEMPLE

Train Station
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Here the time is always 8.02. Just along the tracks to the south, you can explore a treasure
trove of derelict French-era train repair sheds MAP GOOGLE MAP , warehouses and rolling
stock.

HISTORIC BUILDING

LANDMINE ALERT!

Northwestern Cambodia, including the provinces of Banteay Meanchey, Battambang (especially the
districts of Samlot and Rotanak Mondol), Oddar Meanchey (Anlong Veng) and Pailin, is one of the
most heavily mined places in the world. Demining sites are commonplace, sometimes quite close to
the highway, and numerous amputees bear sad tribute to the horror of landmines. Stay well ON the
beaten track in these parts. Public roads are OK, but farm roads are risky, and venturing into the re-
gion's beautiful forests on foot is definitely not a good idea.

Activities

Soksabike
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CYCLING