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DON'T MISS
PHARE PONLEU SELPAK
Battambang's signature attraction is this internationally acclaimed
circus
( 053-952424;
www.phareps.org
;
adult/student US$10/5), a multi-arts centre for disadvantaged children. Even
though they are now running shows in Siem Reap, it's worth timing your visit to Battambang to watch
this amazing spectacle where it all began. Performances are at 6.15pm on Monday, Thursday and
Saturday, with a Friday show added during the high season.
Phare, as it's known to locals, does a ton of stuff - contrary to popular belief it is not just a circus. It
trains musicians, visual artists and performing artists as well. Guests are welcome to walk in during
the day to
tour
(admission US$5; 8-11am & 2-5pm) the Phare complex and observe circus, dance,
music, drawing and graphic-arts classes. This is definitely five dollars well spent.
To get here from the Vishnu roundabout on NH5, head west for 900m and then turn right (north)
and continue another 600m.
Sleeping
The best budget guesthouses are in the centre close to Psar Nath, while most of the nicer
boutiques are a short
remorque
ride from the tourist belt in the old quarter.
City Centre
Ganesha Family Guesthouse
( 092 135570;
www.ganeshaguesthouse.com
; St 1½; dm US$4, r US$10-16; )
This is sort of an
upscale backpacker (but not quite flashpacker) place. The en-suite private rooms have at-
tractively tiled bathrooms and plump beds, while the dorms have double-wide beds hung
with privacy-protecting linens.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Banan Hotel
HOTEL
$
( 012 739572;
www.bananhotel.com
; NH5; r with /without breakfast from US$20/15; )
A
modern high-rise hotel with Khmer-style wooden decor, immaculate rooms and extremely
friendly service.
Royal Hotel
HOTEL
$
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