Summary

If you’re the kind of traveler who likes to get off the beaten path, this rural Cambodia adventure is for you. Battambang is famous for its French colonial architecture, fertile soil, and the rubies and garnets mined in the province. Only a two-hour drive from Siem Reap and four from Phnom Penh, it’s the perfect overnight side trip. You’ll see sights most tourists miss and gain a fascinating exposure to life in the countryside.