Phsar Nat (Central Market)
ផ្សារណាត់
A market building in 1930s Art Deco style with a prominent clock tower, where gold jewelry, fabrics, fish paste and snacks are sold inside.
Phsar Nat is the heart of Battambang's old town. Built in the 1930s during the French colonial period, its yellow Art Deco main building and clock tower are very photogenic. At the center are gold and silver jewelry stalls and money changers. Around the perimeter are fabrics, household goods, fresh produce and dry goods, with kuyteav noodle stalls, Cambodian baguettes and dessert snacks on the outside. The market is busiest in the early morning, and it's a good place to see local life and have breakfast. Keep your belongings safe, and watch your step in the fish area, where the floor is slippery.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- French Colonial Old Town
- Battambang Railway Station
- Battambang Museum
- Wat Damrey Sor
- Ta Dumbong Statue
- Phare Ponleu Selpak Circus
- Wat Kor Ancient Houses
- Well of Shadows Memorial