Morning Tuk Tuk Tour:City,Countryside,Handicrafts & Temples Morning Tuk Tuk Tour: City, Countryside,Handicrafts, Temples

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ID: GYG493107-873200
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Country: Cambodia

Duration: 05:00 hours


Description

Cultural and historical tour of Battambang city and countryside. Including experiences of local food production and traditions.
1. Battambang Province:
Morning Tuk Tuk Tour departure at 8:00am I will pick up you at 7:50am from your accommodations or restaurants. After that I will have a short introduction of myself and love to share with you about history, culture, religion, agriculture, folk tales and some main tips of Cambodia and Battambang. Then, you will see some main beautiful historical buildings, central market, provincial hall and the symbol statute of Battambang (Ta Dambong Kranhoung). (45minutes)

2. khmer rice noodle factory:
After seeing and learning this beautiful city, we head to see where Khmer rice noodle has being made by local, Khmer rice noodle is a famous food for breakfast, lunch and dinner instead of others Khmer dishes. You can try it as well. (30 minutes) Donation included

3. Bamboo sticky rice production:
This place you can see the locals cook bamboo sticky rice. it is prepared as a dessert or a sweet snack known as bamboo sticky rice. Bamboo sticky rice is still retain the reputation of quality and delicious taste from the past to the present for local people and tourists.
(30 minutes)

4. Wat samrong knong:
This is the oldest Buddhist temple called Wat Samrong Knong, that was built in 1707. There is also a beautiful brick stupa was built in 1887. During the Khmer Rouge regime of April 1975 to January 1979, the pagoda was used to house Khmer Rouge soldiers and also served as a detention area for their victims. Not far from the temple you will see the torture house and killing field where approximately 10,008 victims were killed. (45minutes) Donation included

5. Rice paper production:
After this, we are going to see rice paper that is used for making the famous and delicious spring rolls. village, some families still make it for a living. thus, villagers get up early morning to make it until late afternoon. They can make it at least 1500 a day. (30 minutes)

6. Rice wine production:
After a short ride from rice paper production place, we have another stop to see how to make rice wine where has been processing since 1980s and you will try some as well. This original drop of liquor could be used to serve the medication purposes as well by soaking some plants, fruits, and even poisonous animals like cobra, tarantula..
(30 minutes) Admission included

7. Ek phnom Temples:
Here you will see a 25m high giant Buddha that surrounded by standing Buddha statues either side. Then, you walk to the beautiful Buddhist temple that was built in 1991. You can also go inside to see Buddha story on the wall. Next to this temple is another ancient Hindu temple ruins directly ahead. It’s an Angkorian Hindu temple was built in the 11th century under the rule of king Suryavarman I. (30 minutes) Admission ticket included

8. Battambang City:
Now, we are going back to the city for having lunch or to your hotel. (30 minutes)

Highlights

  • Visiting the most significant site in the city
  • Visiting how locals make rice noodle, bamboo sticky rice, rice paper, rice wine
  • Seeing big Buddha 25m high, temples, small villages, paddy fields

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

I can also pick you up from any hotels in the battambang area Please wait in the lobby or meeting area 10 minutes before your pickup time.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.