North Battambang is surrounded by rice field and temples. Joining in a half day tour to explore the Ek Phnom 11th century buddhist temple - another Angkor-type temple ruin, about 15 km north west of Battambang also visit some villages to learn how to make bamboo sticky rice try a shot of rice wine and wat Samrong killing field.It is definitely great experience that you can not miss for your trip.