Ta Dumbong Kro Nhong
Battambang, Cambodia
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- Place of worship in Battambang, Cambodia
Visitor information
- Address: Sangke, Krong Battambang 12000, Cambodia
- Phone: +855 81 943 347
People also ask
What is Battambang famous for?
Battambang is most famous for the legendary bamboo train. Goods were once transported along these railway lines – today the adventurous ride on the bamboo train is the most famous tourist attraction in Battambang.
What is the black man statue in Battambang?
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 🇰🇭 'Lok Ta Dambong Kra Nhoung' (Black Man Statue) has seen many changes throughout time. It's still a holy place for Cambodians to bring offers and pray. The statue tells an ancient story about a king who lost his magic stick. The name 'Battambang' literally means 'lost stick'.
What is the tallest statue in Cambodia?
Giant Buddha Statue to Rise on Cambodia's Bokor Mountain. Cambodia broke ground on January 4 on the construction of a 108-meter-high Buddha statue, the country's tallest, on Bokor Mountain in Kampot province.
What is the legend of Battambang?
The Khmer word "Battambang" literally translates to "losing the stick." This refers to a local legend about a giant named Ta Dambong. The legend tells of how the giant lost his stick while attempting to fight an enemy. At the entrance of the city, a large statue still stands in honor of this figure.