Bamboo train in Battambang

Battambang isn’t the most popular destination for travelers passing through Cambodia, but those who do make it to the northwestern part of the country know about the notorious bamboo train.

Crystal Holidays Travel escort will pick you up from Siem Reap to Battambang in a private air-conditioned car for your day tour experiencing the bamboo ride train.

In the old days, this rail track was used to transport goods between Battambang and Phnom Penh and was a typical mode of transport for farmers and villagers. Today, it takes you through the beautiful countryside to a little village you can explore on foot before returning to your starting point. Along the way, you will get a chance to stop at various attractions such as Wat Banan Temple, The Killing Caves of Phnom Sampeau (also known as Phnom Sampov).

The bamboo train is a unique and creative form of ad-hoc local transportation. It consists of a small motorcycle engine-powered bamboo cart that rides the railroad tracks, picking up and dropping off passengers, cargo, animals, motorcycles along the way. When it meets on-coming train or bamboo train, it can be disassembled and taken off the rails in a minute or two, allowing the other to pass. Cambodia is currently in the process of upgrading its rail system. When the Battambang tracks are replaced, the Bamboo Train will likely come to an end. If you ever wanted to try the bamboo train, it’s now or never.

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