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Bamboo Train
- Battambang
In Brief
Bamboo Train travel must be seen to be believed. A journey taking in the surrounding Battambang attractions is well worth it, and you’ll inevitably take in some remarkable countryside on your way.
The bamboo train is a somewhat unofficial invention, used to supplement unreliable Cambodian rail network, sharing the usual rail lines of course. Should traffic be particularly busy at a certain time, ie another train is coming right towards you, you simply take everything off and dismantle, let the other vehicle pass, and then put it back together again and carry on with your journey – powered by a single motorcycle engine these are a model of efficiency. Bamboo trains are used in a number of locations to carry groceries, farmyard animals or motorbikes. http://www.angkorasiaguide.com
The bamboo train, also known as “norry” or “nori,” is a unique and popular tourist attraction in Battambang, Cambodia. It’s a simple, improvised rail vehicle made from a bamboo platform, powered by a small motor. The train offers a unique experience, running on old railway tracks and providing a glimpse into a bygone era of Cambodian transportation. Don’t miss the chance to charter the bamboo train, an unofficial Khmer invention to complement the country’s scarce train services. The bamboo train runs in a number of locations in and around Battambang, always taking in fantastic countryside as it goes.
What it is:
The bamboo train is a flat, bamboo-platform vehicle that runs on repurposed railway tracks. It’s powered by a small engine, typically a motorcycle or tractor engine.
History:
Originally used to transport people and goods in the early 1990s after the Khmer Rouge regime, the bamboo train became a vital means of transportation in rural areas.
How it works:
A driver uses a wooden pole to control the brakes and speed, and the bamboo train travels along the tracks, offering a bumpy but scenic ride.
Why it’s popular:
The bamboo train is now a major tourist attraction, offering a unique and memorable experience for visitors who want to see the Cambodian countryside from a different perspective.
Tour Highlight
- Rice Paper and Spring Roll Restaurant
- Wat Samrong Knoung
- Wat Ek Phnon
- Battambang
- Wat Kampong Pill
- bamboo train at Osrolao village
- Killing Caves Of Phnom Sampeau
- Battambang Bat Caves
Tour Program
Delve into Battambang’s rich history and culture with this full day tourist guided. Discover many of the city’s key attractions such as Wat Ek Phnom, Wat Samrong Knong and the Killing Caves of Phnom Sampeau and meet local farmers to see how products such as rice paper and fish paste are made. Finish at Battambang Bat Caves where thousands of bats fly out at dusk.
1- Rice Paper and Spring Roll Restaurant: We are going to visit the villages and see how they produce local products like sticky rice bamboo and fish pasts market. The last sight on the north side is rice papers,, dried banana, rice wine.
2-Wat Samrong Knoung: Also, when we go to the Well of Shadows at Wat Samrong Knong pagoda. We get the opportunity to learn more about the Khmer Rouge, It’s located in this pagoda. It is a monument to honor the people killed during the war.
3-Wat Ek Phnon: Wat Ek Phnom is the final landmark on the north side. After visiting, we will head back into the city. Then, we will return to the city for sightseeing.
4-Battambang: After the tour of colonial structures of the Battambang provincial hall and then visiting the Ta Dambong Kro Aung statue.
5-Wat Kampong Pill: We will take you on an adventure to the stunning villages and suspension bridges on the Sangke River. Talk with farmers, as you can spend time with them. Then visit a pagodas and learn about this religion.
6-bamboo train at Osrolao village: I will take you on the original bamboo train. This is the last chance to ride the original bamboo train at Osrolao village. This village is a long distance for riders about 7 k.m. The government plans to close it soon. The ride per hour can see scenic views of small villages and countryside. Then, for a late lunch, head to a village restaurant.
7-Killing Caves Of Phnom Sampeau: In the afternoon, we visit small villages, orchards, and vegetable farms. rice fields before heading to Phnom Sampov. This mountain is home to shrines. It also holds killing caves used during the Khmer Rouge period.
8-Battambang Bat Caves: Enjoy the beautiful scenery. End our journey before sunset by visiting the “Bat Army.” Thousands of bats fly out of their caves in the mountainside at dusk.
Tour Options
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What's Included
Inclusion
- Private English speaking tourist guide
- Private vehicle with airconditioned
- Drinking waters during tours
- All gasoline
- Parking fees and toll roads
- Private airport pick up services
- Luggage handling
- Private Bamboo train
Exclusion
- All International air tickets
- All Insurance of all kinds
- All Entrance fees
- All Accommodations
- All Meals
- Personal expense
- Tips
Meeting and Pickup
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