Banan Temple Visit - Private Tour

What To Expect

There were three temples which were built around 11 century to 12 century, another one temple was built on the top of the mountains. Banan Tempe is situated around 18km to the South of the city. With its five towers it was thought by many to be a prototype of Angkor Wat although this has now been largely dismissed by scholars. The temple sits on the top of a large hill and has magnificent 360 degree views - well worth the climb up the restored staircase. Hidden in the undergrowth around the back of the hill are some caves.

Description

Stop 1: Wat Kor Ancient House 

This house measures 28 meters in length and 11.5 meters in width, and was constructed on a surface area of 5, 450 square meters in Pet style (a kind of house), meaning that the house was verandahs (drying place) at the front and its two sides. The house has two staircases: the front staircase was made of concrete and the rear staircase was made of wood. The house roof was tiled with antique Naga-scale-shaped tiled, with no inside ceilings. The top portion of the roof was sdorned with splendid artistic decors. The above part of the roof was made of Phcherk wood (a type of very hard wood), and the floor-boards of the verandahs were made of kakoh wood (another type of very hard wood). As for the walls, they were constructed of woven bamboo and plastered. The 36 pillars were all made of Phcheuk wood, and they are still strong up to today.

Stop 2: Bamboo Train 

Norry was called by the Cambodian locals and it is widely called everywhere in Cambodia. Battambang was also a colonial province among other provinces in Cambodia which was colonized from 1863 - 1953. When French colonized Cambodia, they have built the railway in Cambodia, and Battambang is one of the part of the railway lines. After Pol Pot collapsed, many Cambodian people have been living with their empty hands and they started earning a living by many traditional ways. For their transportation, besides, Ox carts or buffalo cart, and firewood trains, they also used Norry (Bamboo train) as the big part of train products and passengers transportation.

Stop 3: Cham Village or Muslim Village 

The minority of Cham has been living in Cambodia for many years. The Cham who are living in Battambang these days mostly were evacuated during Khmer Rouge from the nearby provinces around Phnom Penh. If you go the north of Battambang along the river, you will see their houses were built closely along the river edge. A[art from that, if you look to the south of Battambang along the river also there is a small village where is the Cham minority are living there too. It is a nice place to learn about the lifestyle of Cham. You will see there are many boats and fishing materials. And we will see they are fishing along the river too. 

Stop 4: Lunch Stop Meet up the locals 

Eat with the locals, cool shadow of surrounding trees, and if you want to cook with you the local, please write us a suggestion when you book us at the first time.  There are many kinds of Khmer food and if you want to us to order for you, we definitely welcome and let them prepare for you. If you are vegetarian, just also mention on your suggestion on the booking day.

Stop 5: Fruit Bats   Located in Bay Damram village 

We will see the sleeping day birds in a very big tree and you will learn more about the interesting living arts of bats; for instance,  the way of finding food, where does the food come from, when do they start finding food, how many hours do they sleep a day, and what time do they come back.

Stop 6: Banan Temple    

Exactly 350 stone lead up a shade to Prasat Banan whose five towers are reminiscent of the lay out of Angkor Wat. It was built by Udayadityavarman II, son of Suryavarman I in 11th and it is hillside location offers incredible views across the surrounding country. 
From the temple, 28km south of Battambang a narrow stone staircase leads south down the hill to three caves, two of which are not mined and can thus be visited with a torch and flashlight equipped professional local guide. There are impressive carve lintels above the doorways to each tower and bas reliefs on the upper parts of central tower.

Stop 7: Winery - Grape Wine 

The only one winery place in Cambodia, I am sure you will not find it somewhere else  besides Battambang. And what is more interesting about this place, you are not only going to test the sharp test of many different kind of grape wines, but also you know how they first start their life and first start winery plantation in Battambang. 

Stop 8: Bamboo Rice Cake and Fruits sale on the road 

The most popular thing for sale in Cambodia for the locals is the market is always on the roadside and the sale in front of their houses for travelers. We stop  somewhere as  you want and show you about what kind of fruits are they and let's you try the each kind of fruit. Moreover, they also sale a Bamboo rice - the rice inside the bamboo, your tour guide will explain you more about how it made. 

Highlights

• Wat Kor Ancient House
• Bamboo Train
• Cham Village or Muslim Village
• Lunch stop meet up the locals
• Banan Temple
• Winery – Grape Wine
• Bamboo Rice cake and fruits

Schedule

• Duration: 5 hours (approx.) 1.40 pm – 6.30 pm
• Departure: Pick up at your hotel
• Returning point: The departure point

Include

• Temple ticket
• Tuk Tuk tickets
• Bamboo train ticket
• Traditional lunch
• Tour Guide
• Snacks
• Water

Exclude

• Tips
• Other personal expenses

Please Note

• Your rides: You get a professional driver who is mainly focus on safety first. You will not boring about someone bargaining the price
• Your group: In order to ensure the tour quality, we have decided to take from 1 to 4 people in a group. Because we can catch your attention and easily to be in group with everyone. You will learn a lots from your tour guide
• Your tour guides: We provide you not only a good Tuk Tuk driver, but also we have a tour guide who are they very friendly, helpful, informative, knowledgeable, and experience bi-lingual local tour guide

Traditional Livelihoods Fullday Tour In Battambang

What To Expect

Riding a bike is probably the most personal way you can experience the customs and society of Battambang. Surrounded by lively agriculture and hospitable locals, you’ll learn all about the region through our fully bilingual tour guides.

Description

STOP 1: MEMORIAL SITE

This is the final stop on the half-day “Traditional Livelihoods” tour. Here, you’ll learn about the horrors of the Pol Pot regime, and how the aftermath affects modern Cambodian society. The memorial is full of the bones and skulls of the Khmer Rogue’s victims, placed as a lasting testament to the evils which should never happen again.

STOP 2: BAMBOO RICE CAKE

On our way  towards the whole tour, we will stop at a bamboo rice cake outlet, and try this local delicacy together. Before we settle down to eat, your guide will take a moment to talk about the industrious trade of these cakes, and pass a few secrets of its traditional recipe for you to take home with you.

STOP 3: FIHS PASTE MAKING

After our break, we’ll hop on the bikes again and make our way towards the local fish paste market. The smell can be slightly overwhelming to western visitors, but we’re sure you’ll find the stop fascinating nonetheless. As you watch the processes around fish paste making, you’ll learn about the fishing culture of the local area, and the amazing proportion of the community that depend on the sea for sustenance. 

STOP 4: KHMER NOODLE

Here, you’ll learn about another important staple in the countryside’s infrastructure. This stop is likely to be a particularly unique experience, as most western tourists have never seen a manual pounder before. If we arrive on schedule, you’ll have the chance to try pounding yourself. The noodle makers are always happy to let our customers have a try, as it not only gives them a break from work but provides a hilarious spectacle!

STOP 5: RICE PAPER MAKING

This point in our tour will bring us into Donteav village, which lies about 7km from the centre of Battambang. This settlement has become famous over the years for its quaint hand made products including rice paper. While most of us have tried one or two dishes made with rice paper, the people of Donteav rarely go a day without it, incorporating it into dozens of popular local meals, folding it into intricate and beautiful designs. 

STOP 6: RICE WINE

Next we’ll cycle to the local rice wine distillery, which is sure to teach you a lot about Battambang’s cultural norms. Rice wine is seen as a traditional symbol of the countryside all over Cambodia, and is used not only for social recreation but as a holistic cure to many common illnesses. We’ll take some time to watch parts of the distilling process, and afterwards you’ll have the opportunity to try or buy some rice wine yourself. 

STOP 7: DRIED BANANA

At this stop, we’ll learn about the local organic fruit’s place in rural Cambodian society. We’ll be able to talk to a woman who has lived in the area her entire life, and has been producing dried banana for over twenty years. She is always happy to teach us about the natural processes around making her product, and how her part in the local market has provided a livelihood for her and her family. 

STOP 8: LOCAL LUNCH 

After cycling between all the previous stops, we’ll settle in the shade of the Wat Kor ancient house, and enjoy a delicious local lunch with similarly local coconut water. We’ll take our time here, relaxing in the hammocks and chatting about all we’ve seen and done. Your guide will be happy to answer any further questions you may have.

STOP 9: WAT KOR ANCIENT HOUSE

This beautiful piece of ancient Cambodian architecture measures 28 metres in length and 11.5 metres in width, and was constructed in the intricate rural pet style, which includes verandahs at the front and sides. The roof is covered with unique Naga-scale shaped tiles, with no inner ceilings, and the upper portion of the roof is adorned with beautiful artistic decorations. Much of the house is made with Phcherk wood, a local and very dependable resource, aside from the floorboards which are made of Kakoh, and some of the walls which are made of woven bamboo and plaster. As you walk around this ancient structure, you’re sure to be amazed at how long the traditional building principles have lasted.

STOP 10: BAMBOO TRAIN

Battambang, like many other provinces in Cambodia, was a colony under the French empire between 1863 and 1953. There are still mixed views over how good this was for the country overall, but most agree with the new technologies western occupation brought in. When the French colonised the country, railroads were set up to connect rural area like Battambang with major cities and towns. After the Khmer Rouge regime fell, many areas of Cambodia were economically destitute, and Bamboo trains played an important part in the transportation of goods during the period reconstruction.

Highlights

• Memorial site of the Khmer Rogue’s victims (read more details in 5.Description)
• Bamboo rice cake
• Fish paste making
• Khmer Noodle
• Rice paper making

Schedule

• Duration: Fullday. For 7 hours
• Departure: Pick up at your hotel
• Returning point: The same as departure

Include

• Tuk Tuk Pick up
• Bamboo train ticket
• Snacks
• Water
• Local lunch & cooking class
• Cold towels

Exclude

• Tips
• Other personal expenses

Please Note

• We drink coconut juice, seasonal fruits and local foods if you want to try.
• Your rides: The ride is pretty safe, we use local expert oxcart ride for the tours. 
• Your group: In order to ensure our oxcart ride tour quality, we have decided to take from one to six people in our group. Because we can catch your attention and easily to be in group with everyone. You will learn a lots from your tour guide. 
• Your tour guide: Enjoy your splendid day out with friendly, helpful, informative, knowledgeable, and experience bi-lingual local tour guide.

Traditional Livelihoods Half-Day Tour In Battambang

What To Expect

This stop is intended to teach you all about the fruit native to Battambang, and will allow you to meet one particular resident who has been trading in dried banana for over 20 years. Here, you’ll learn how this form of agriculture supports many families, allowing them to maintain their simple way of life. Many of the residents here are used to our tours, and are happy to welcome you into their homes.

Description

STOP 1: RICE PAPER

Donteav village is nestled in the north region of Battambang, roughly seven kilometres from the town centre. As tourism in Cambodia has grown in popularity, this little village has built a huge reputation for its quaint, hand-made products. On this part of the tour, you’ll experience the processes involved in making rice paper, a fundamental in almost all Asian cuisine such as spring rolls.

STOP 2: DRIED BANANA 

This stop is intended to teach you all about the fruit native to Battambang, and will allow you to meet one particular resident who has been trading in dried banana for over 20 years. Here, you’ll learn how this form of agriculture supports many families, allowing them to maintain their simple way of life. Many of the residents here are used to our tours, and are happy to welcome you into their homes. 

STOP 3: RICE WINE

After visiting dried banana and rice paper, your guides will take you to visit rice wine production. Here you will learn a lot about the Battambang resident habits and norms. Besides watching them produce the rice wine there will also be samples available that you are welcome to try. According to my past experience, when I took the guests there to try the rice wine they said it was really good, warm and also smelled nice. 

STOP 4: KHMER NOODLE 

Regardless of your background, this is almost guaranteed to offer a new experience, as most people outside of rural Cambodia have never even seen a manual wheat pounder, let alone be given the chance to use it! The simple yet intriguing processes here have been a cornerstone of eastern society for centuries, and provided countless generations with a livelihood.

STOP 5: FISH PASTE MAKING

Up next we will bike the route taking us to the fish paste market, known as the biggest fish paste market in Battambang. The smell is a bit strong especially if you are not used to it, but don't worry we won't stay too long. At this stop we will teach you more about Cambodian fishery areas, where they can find the fish and what they do with them. 

STOP 6: BAMBOO RICE CAKE

As we wind down towards the end of our tour, we’ll all share a special countryside delicacy: the bamboo rice cake. After your tour guide gives a short talk on local rice cake production, you’ll be able to give the bikes a rest and enjoy, as you look across the breath taking landscape and reflect on all that you’ve experienced.

Highlights

• Making rice paper village
• Dried banana trading
• Rice wine introduction
• Khmer noodle
• Fish paste making

Schedule

• Duration: Half-day

         + Morning tour: 7.20 am – 1.00 pm

         + Afternoon tour: 1.40 pm – 5.00 pm

• Departure: Pick up at your hotel
• Returning point: The departure point

Include

• Tuk Tuk Pick-up and Drop-off
• Snacks and Water
• Bicycles with helmets
• Tour guide
• Cold towels

Exclude

• Tips
• Other personal expenses

Please Note

• We drink coconut juice, seasonal fruits and local foods if you want to try.
• Your rides: The ride is pretty safe, we use local expert oxcart ride for the tours. 
• Your group: In order to ensure our oxcart ride tour quality, we have decided to take from one to six people in our group. Because we can catch your attention and easily to be in group with everyone. You will learn a lots from your tour guide. 
• Your tour guide: Enjoy your splendid day out with friendly, helpful, informative, knowledgeable, and experience bi-lingual local tour guide.

A Bike Circuit Of Ek Phnom - Battambang

What To Expect

This tour sets out in the early morning, and takes you from the centre of Battambang to the archaically beautiful Ek Phnom temple. Ek Phnom lies in the forests surrounding Tkov village, around 14km from the centre of Battambang town. This ancient Buddhist temple was built in 1027 AD, during the reign of King Suryavarman I, nestled in the many banian trees which grow in the region. On the way from Battambang, you’ll be able to stop at many points of interest.

Description

STOP 1: RICE PAPER

Before we delve far into the countryside to learn about the history of the region, we’ll make a short stop to explore the local way of life at present. Rice paper is made through an intriguing and delicate process in the Cambodian countryside, and has provided countless families with a livelihood. At this stop, we’ll talk to a long-time resident of Battambang who relies heavily on the local rice paddies, in order to learn first-hand about his trade.

STOP 2: KHMER HAND SCART MAKING

On our way to Ek Phonm, we’ll stop at a scarf-making workshop. Here, you’ll learn a bit about the craftwork behind in these exotic accessories, and the many different styles of wearing them, which in some circles of Khmer society can is used to show someone’s profession or colloquial customs. You’ll also have the opportunity to browse or purchase the many beautiful pieces on display.

STOP 3: EK-PHNOM TEMPLE

As you probably already know, there are hundreds of Buddhist temples scattered throughout Asia, each one with a rich and interesting history behind it. As we walk around this ancient ruin, you’ll learn all about the social and political factors leading to its construction, how the temple has featured in local legends, and the many challenges faced by Khmer Buddhists over the years. Your tour guide will even point out a few exact spots where particularly significant events unfolded. Another nearby Wat went through a particularly tragic period under the Khmer Rouge regime, which your tour guide will explain in detail.

STOP 4: RICE PADDIES 

 Most of areas in Cambodia, the majority lands were using as the rice farms. Battambang province is widely known as the vast of rice field and it is the main economic point in Cambodia. 

STOP 5: OLD TEMPLE STORY

Pagoda or Wat were built almost everywhere in Battambang as well as the whole Cambodia. All theses, because Cambodia is practicing Buddhism and it is a state religion. This pagoda has different history from other pagodas. when you will be there with our tour guides, you will learn about what was happened in that pagoda during Pol Pot regime.

Highlights

• Making rice paper
• Khmer hand scart making
• Ek-Phnom Temple
• Rice paddies
• Old temple story

Schedule

• Duration: Half-day

         + Morning tour: 7.20 am – 1.00 pm

         + Afternoon tour: 1.40 pm – 5.00 pm

• Departure: Pick up at your hotel
• Returning point: The departure point

Include

• Entrance fees
• Tuk Tuk Pick-up and drop-off
• Bicycles, helmets
• Snacks, water
• Tour guide
• Cold towels

Exclude

• Tips
• Personal expenses

Please Note

• We drink coconut juice, seasonal fruits and local foods if you want to try.
• Your rides: The ride is pretty safe, we use local expert oxcart ride for the tours. 
• Your group: In order to ensure our oxcart ride tour quality, we have decided to take from one to six people in our group. Because we can catch your attention and easily to be in group with everyone. You will learn a lots from your tour guide. 
• Your tour guide: Enjoy your splendid day out with friendly, helpful, informative, knowledgeable, and experience bi-lingual local tour guide.

Bamboo Train Experience - Private Tour

Bamboo Train Experience - Private Tour
hat To Expect

What To Expect

Just like many other places in East Asia, Cambodia existed for some time under French colonial rule, which changed many facets of the country’s infrastructure. People still debate over whether the continuing effects of this period were overly beneficial, but the boom in national railways has undoubtedly made a huge improvement to Khmer quality of life. After the terrible damage done to rural settlements during the Khmer Rouge regime, improvised bamboo trains, colloquially known as “norries”, were essential in the period of reconstruction.

Description

Stop 1: Provincial Hall - Salaket

The historical building known as the Salaket has been used for many government functions, and is a popular spot for photographers visiting the Battambang region. The Salaket stands out as a particularly beautiful work of architecture, having been designed by the nationally famous Van Bolivian. As you stop to take pictures or simply marvel, your tour guide will tell you about the building’s rich history.

Stop 2: Old Stone Bridge 

The “Old Stone Bridge” earned it name during the French colonial period, being the first stone river-crossing in Battambang. Since then, it has become part of a network of many different trade routes, and a commonly used meeting point for many of the local residents. This is seen by many as one of the more positive souvenirs left behind by French expansion, as it helped along the quality of Khmer medicine and trade.

Stop 3: Dambong Kronoung Statue

On a roundabout just to the east of Battambang town, you’ll see a towering, black-skinned figure adorned with gold, kneeling on the grass and staring ahead with wide, fearsome eyes. This is the statue of Dambong Kronoung, a figure in a famous Cambodian folk tale, from which the name of Battambang is derived. As you pass by this imposing sculpture, your guide will tell you the story off by heart, and explain how it has featured in other Khmer art and customs.

Stop 4: Bamboo Train and See the brick making

Our next stop will bring us to the bamboo train, which we will board as a group. This will make for a truly unique experience, and will take you through a gallery of striking natural beauty, and many further points of historical or cultural interest, which your tour guide will point out. As you travel, your tour guide will teach you about the intriguing history of the railway, and the many different groups and professions which depend on it in their day to day lives.

Highlights

• Provincial Hall – Salaket
• Old stone Bridge
• Dambong Kronoung Statue
• Bamboo train and see the brick making

Schedule

• Duration: Half-day tour

          + Morning tour: 8.30 am – 11.00 am

          + Afternoon tour: 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm

• Departure: Pick up at your hotel
• Returning point: The same as departure

Include

• Temple ticket
• Tuk Tuk tickets
• Tour guide
• Snacks
• Water

Exclude

• Tips
• Other personal expenses

Please Note

• You can choose your best time availability for your trip. The above are the schedule that we have set for you.
• Your rides: You get a professional driver who is mainly focus on safety first. You will not boring about someone bargaining the price
• Your group: In order to ensure the tour quality, we have decided to take from 1 to 4 people in a group. Because we can catch your attention and easily to be in group with everyone. You will learn a lots from your tour guide
• Your tour guides: We provide you not only a good Tuk Tuk driver, but also we have a tour guide who are they very friendly, helpful, informative, knowledgeable, and experience bi-lingual local tour guide

Sunset In The Bat Caves - Private Tour

What To Expect

This tour will take you by tuk-tuk from the centre of Battambang town to the base of Sampov Mountain in time to catch the start of dusk. Seeing this from the upper reaches of the mountain is a truly unforgettable experience, and will help even the most sceptical of visitors understand why it has been a Buddhist holy place for centuries. As you climb higher, you’ll find the environment more tranquil and calming as you breathe the fresh mountain air and take in various natural spectacles.

Description

Hiking    

After dismounting our tuk-tuks, we will begin a hike to the upper parts of Sampov. As you ascend higher and higher above a canopy of trees, more of the incredible view will be revealed to you, and eventually you’ll be able to see miles of luscious green forest, the texture of tiered rice paddies, and the distant, twinkling lights of Battambang town.

The Temple Wall 

When we ascend high enough, we will come across an ancient Buddhist temple, with one of its walls richly decorated with traditional Eastern art. The religious iconography may be a little hard to understand at first, but your tour guide will explain many of the stories and customs which inspired the murals. After this introduction and a chance to take a few pictures, your guide will tell you a bit about the significance of religion in rural Cambodia, from its role in ancient politics to the terrible persecution of Buddhists during the reign of Pol Pot, as well as the part religion plays in many modern Cambodians’ lives.

Killing Caves  

As the night closes in slightly more and the mountainside grows dark, we’ll come to what has become known as the “Killing Caves”. There will be a man ready to greet us, who maintains the killing caves and is an expert on the Khmer Rouge period. He will take over slightly from your guide, and give you a brief overview of the atrocities committed by Pol Pot’s forces, and tell you a few personal stories from people who lived nearby. As you walk through, you’ll see the remains of just a handful of victims of this period of terror and oppression, some still wearing clothes and holding onto personal possessions. Before we leave, we’ll come to a particular spot in the caves where a fissure lets through a powerful stream of sunlight, a reminder that no matter how dark a situation, hope always remains in some form.

Sublime View

When we exit the caves, you’ll find yourself at one of the best viewpoints around for miles. If you found the hike up demanding, this particular spectacle will suddenly make it all seem worth it, as you watch the deep orange sun make its final drop below the horizon. The natural beauty before you is so immense, and the air so clean, that you’ll find it little wonder that so many practising Buddhists have used the spot as a place for meditation in the past. While we take a breather, your tour guide will tell you some of the most well-known local stories surrounding Sampov, as well as taking some time to answer any questions you may have.

Monkey Fun! 

As we approach the top of Sampov, you’re likely to see little groups of monkeys scampering through the nearby treelines. They are very used to the precense of tourists, and many will even approach us, most likely looking for food! If you give some of our playful friends a piece of fruit, they might just pay you back with some fantastic pictures to take home.

The Bat Caves

After walking along this path for a while longer, we’ll start our descent down a separate route, in time to see possibly the most memorable sight of your entire trip. As darkness falls, thousands of bats will wake up in the caves along the western face of the mountain, and soar out into the night in massive, black clouds. The sheer volume of the colonies is staggering, and is soon mixed in with the calls of many other nocturnal animals as they begin to stir. You will have the chance to take some great pictures, and your tour guide will go through some interesting trivia about the wildlife in the surrounding region.

Highlights

• Private tour
• Hiking
• The temple wall
• Killing caves
• Sublime view
• The bat caves

Schedule

• Duration: 5 hours (approx.) From 1.40 pm – 6.30 pm. (promptly)
• Departure: Pick up at your hotel
• Returning point: The departure point

Include

• Temple’s ticket
• Tuk Tuk tickets
• Tour Guide
• Snacks
• Water

Exclude

• Tips
• Other personal expenses

Please Note

• Your rides: You get a professional driver who is mainly focus on safety first. You will not boring about someone bargaining the price
• Your group: In order to ensure the tour quality, we have decided to take from 1 to 4 people in a group. Because we can catch your attention and easily to be in group with everyone. You will learn a lots from your tour guide
• Your tour guides: We provide you not only a good Tuk Tuk driver, but also we have a tour guide who are they very friendly, helpful, informative, knowledgeable, and experience bi-lingual local tour guide

Top night markets in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Top night markets in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Top night markets in Phnom Penh in Cambodia gives you another option to enjoy nightlife in Phnom Penh, the bustling capital of Cambodia. It is said that, if you wish to learn the local life, the fastest and easiest way is to head to local markets. It is the products sold in market, the way people trade and the quick friendly talks with locals that truly reflect how locals conduct their way of life. In the following, GoAsiaDayTrip would love to share you 3 night markets in Phnom Penh for your night exploration.

1. Phnom Penh Night Market (Phsar Reatrey):

Phnom Penh Night Market is a new night market located in a park near the riverside of two streets of Street 106 and 108. The market is home to a wide range of Cambodia handicraft silks, food, curios and souvenirs. At the rear of the market, just behind the stage, there is a food corner with large picnic setting style serving famous Khmer food. The main categories of products sold here include clothes, scarves, handicrafts and inexpensive jewelries.
If you are searching for some souvenirs, Phnom Penh Night Market is a good place. Plus, if you want to have your own portrait, the artists in the market can help you out. A good news is, in the center of the market, you can find abundance of products given at promotion rate. These products mainly target to Cambodians, but it is a cultural and colorful event and a great chance for tourists to learn some aspects of local lifestyle.

Phnom Penh Night Market

Phnom Penh Night Market is open from 5:30 – 11:30 pm on Wednesday - Sunday. It takes 9 minutes driving from Cambodia Railway Station and 33 minutes from Phnom Penh International Airport. Address: Preah Mohaksat Treiyani Kossamak, Phnom Penh, between Street 106 and 108.

        2. Jet’s Container Night Market:

This is a brand new night market in Phnom Penh with unique setting of containers. Featuring with restaurants, stalls and pubs, Jet’s Container Night Market brings a fresh experience for visitors when wandering around the night market. There are 224 stalls here offering great choice for food (local food, Thai food, Korean dishes), clothes, handicrafts. The market also provides a stage for live performances giving more entertainment activities for visitors.

Jet’s Container Night Market - Photo from Phnom Penh Post

Jet’s Container Night Market is located on National Assembly Street, near Street 78. It opens from 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm daily. At weekend, the market can open for extra time to better serving visitors.

          3. Old Market (Phsar Chas):

The next night market in Phnom Penh is Old Market (Phsar Chas). Located on the river at the south end of the Old French Quarter, Old Market is one of the most crowded and popular markets in Phnom Penh. Old Market is featured with various galleries, shops, restaurants, bars and more. Items sold here range from Cambodian handicrafts, textiles, statues, curios to second-hand clothes, hardware items. If you are a food lover, then Old Market is an ideal place for local cuisine. When in here, let try out fish amok, lok lak, balut, steamed pork bun, pickled fruits and many more.

Old Market (Phsar Chas)

It is very easy to find this bustling market in Phnom Penh. You just need to head to the Old French Quarter and then you will be welcomed by the typical sounds and sights of the popular market.
Old Market opens from 6:00 am – 7:00 pm. The market closes in the early evening, though, there are many souvenir vendors still trade till 8:00 pm. The best time to explore the market is in the morning and you are highly suggested to spend all day experiencing the charms of the market.

What food should you take on your tour to night markets in Phnom Penh? Check out our below suggestions:

• Num kachay (chive cakes) is a kind of flattened rice-dough patty with filled with chives and sometimes spinach and fried up in huge pans. The cake is either in round or square shape. Num kachay is enjoyed with chilli sauce.

Num kachay (chive cakes)

Mie char / lort char (fried noodles) is a perfect choice for midnight snack when wandering around night markets in Phnom Penh. This fried noodle served with veggies, tofu, chicken, shrimp or pork that makes different flavors for the dish.

 

Mie char / lort char (fried noodles)

Steamed buns are a kind of cake adopted from China. This cake is made from wheat flour filled with minced pork and mushroom. Remember to peel off the paper at the bottom before you eat them.

Steamed buns

• Take some fresh fruits to balance your taste of the day: when in Southeast Asian countries, don’t miss the chance to try out the regional fruit specialties. Those fruits here are truly delicious and affordable. Let try rambutan, mangosteen, pomegranate, pomelo, papaya, pineapple, coconut, durian and watermelon.

Fresh fruits

Besides typical nightlife activities at every tourist attraction like experience at bars, pubs, clubs, paying a visit to local markets brings you closer to local life. The list of top night markets in Phnom Penh hopefully gives you another vibe for nightlife experience in the capital city of Cambodia. For more suggestions to exploring Phnom Penh, check out our related articles below:

1. What to do within 36 hours in Phnom Penh
2. Nightlife activities in Phnom Penh
3. Things to do in Cambodia