Battambang, located by the Sangker river in north-west Cambodia, is the country’s second largest city and its surrounds are an important area for rice production. Established in the 11th century during the Khmer empire, the city was developed into an important trading post by the French in the early 20th century. Today, Battambang is home to some of the best-preserved French colonial architecture in the country.
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Explore the jungle temples, wild waterways and lively cities of Cambodia on this private holiday, with guided tours of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and more
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