Prek Toal, Cambodia

Prek Toal, Cambodia

Prek Toal, Cambodia


Taken on All Points East's Saigon to Bangkok Overland tour

Taken on: 24th March, 2006. Copyright: All Rights Reserved - See Mark Chiang Mai's page of Flickr

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Battambang is the rice bowl of western Cambodia, home to some spectacular rural scenery and within easy distance of both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

This sprawling province has a range of tourist sites including Angkor-period temples, mountain viewpoints, wetlands and typical day-to-day rural scenery. Despite the wealth of attractions, Battambang province makes it onto the itinerary of relatively few travellers, making it a fabulous off-the-beaten-track destination.

The provincial capital of the same-named province, Battambang is Cambodia's second largest city and one of our all-time favourite spots in Cambodia. A relaxed and laid-back town, Battambang is primarily a farmer and trader town, a ... Read our complete Battambang travel guide

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