Ta Dumbong Statue
តាដំបងក្រញូង
A giant black statue on a roundabout on the east side of town, holding a magic staff; the name Battambang ('lost staff') comes from this legend.
This tall black statue stands on a roundabout on National Road 5 leading to Phnom Penh. It depicts the legendary Ta Dumbong Kranhoung holding a magic staff. According to the legend, he seized the throne with the staff, and the staff was later lost here. 'Battambang' means 'lost staff', so the statue has become the emblem of the city. Traffic at the roundabout is heavy, so take care when taking photos. Walking from the old town across the river takes about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Battambang Museum
- Wat Damrey Sor
- French Colonial Old Town
- Phsar Nat (Central Market)
- Battambang Railway Station
- Wat Kor Ancient Houses
- Phare Ponleu Selpak Circus
- Well of Shadows Memorial