CAMBODIA – Battambang – Visit a Typical Khmer House and Learn About Khmer Lifestyle

Description

This activity offers an opportunity to gain genuine insight into the lifestyle of the Cambodian people by visiting an ancient house and conversing with the locals. Located in Wat Kor village, the Ancient House, home to and passed down within the same family for generations, gives a unique insight into the typical way of life of the Khmer population. In Battambang, there are only about 20 traditional houses left since all the others were destroyed during the Khmer Rouge period and the subsequent war.

Selling points

• To offer a visit to the Ancient House is perfect for those interested in gaining a real insight into Khmer civilization.
• This is one of approximately 20 Khmer heritage houses in Wat Kor Village. This house, built in 1920, is an excellent introduction to Khmer culture.
• This house is a great example of how the traditional houses were built. It holds a sad, dark history, but is a great way to understand both traditional architecture and Khmer history.

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Visiting a traditional Khmer house helps protect Cambodia’s cultural heritage and supports the local family who maintains it. With very few houses like this left, your visit encourages the community to preserve their history and traditions.

Time And Transportation

Duration

Opening hours: 8:00 – 17:00, every day
Duration of visit: 20 minutes (minimum)

Min pax

1

Max pax

40

How to sell it

• A great activity for those who want to learn more about Khmer architecture and culture
• It is more suitable for FIT and families
• The only ancient house in very good condition among the other existing ancient houses
• Cheap additions to programs
• Easy to add after or before the visit

Why this activity

• This house has been trying to keep ancient object alive
• Can still see the old style as before Pol pot Rregime
• Unique in Cambdoia

Good to combine with

• Any days of the program before or after any half-day and full day activities

Do not combine with

• Visit The Governor’s House in Battambang

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• It is open to everyone

Pros

• A unique and exclusive site in Battambang to dive deeper into Khmer history
  
• Learn and understand more about the traditional Cambodian lifestyle
  
• The owner speaks English and French very well.

Cons

• It looks very much like a museum.
  
• There is a part of house that sells some souvenirs, giving it a more commercialized vibe.

Alerts

• There are two houses similar and in the same area of Battambang

Price range

$

Inclusion

• Entrance fee
• Owner’s family introduction

Exclusion

• Tour guide
• Transportation
• Snacks

Remark

• The actual owner is now too old to make the visit, therefore her family is now running the tour presentation for her

Important notes

About the visiting the house

• No need to book in advance.
  
• Our guide can escort guests in the house

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English

Visit a Typical Khmer House and Learn About Khmer Lifestyle

Discover the charm of Cambodia’s heritage with a visit to one of the last remaining traditional Khmer houses in Wat Kor Village, Battambang. Built in the 1920s and lovingly preserved through generations, this wooden stilt house offers a rare glimpse into the authentic Khmer lifestyle of the past.

With fewer than 20 such houses left in the entire province, this is a truly unique opportunity to step inside history. Learn about Khmer traditions, architecture, and daily life as you meet the elder caretakers who continue to safeguard their family’s ancestral home.

A journey into this timeless house is not just a visit—it’s an intimate cultural experience that connects you with the soul of Cambodia.

Visit duration: 30 minutes

French

Visitez une maison traditionelle khmère et découvrez le mode de vie local.
Découvrez le patrimoine cambodgien en visitant l’une des dernières maisons traditionnelles khmères encore debout, à Wat Kor, dans la province de Battambang. Construite dans les années 1920 et transmise de génération en génération, cette maison sur pilotis en bois offre un aperçu rare de la vie khmère d’antan.

Avec moins de 20 maisons de ce type encore présentes dans la province, c’est une occasion unique de plonger dans le passé. Apprenez-en davantage sur les traditions, l’architecture et la vie quotidienne en rencontrant les aînés qui veillent sur la maison ancestrale de leur famille.

Cette visite est bien plus qu’une simple excursion : c’est une expérience culturelle immersive qui vous connecte à l’âme du Cambodge.

Durée de la visite : 30 minutes

Spanish

Visite una casa tradicional khmer y descubra el modo de vida local.
Descubra el patrimonio camboyano visitando una de las últimas casas tradicionales khmeres que aún se conservan en pie en Wat Kor, en la provincia de Battambang. Construida en la década de 1920 y transmitida de generación en generación, esta casa sobre pilotes de madera ofrece una visión poco común de la vida khmer de antaño.

Con menos de 20 casas de este tipo todavía en pie en la provincia, es una oportunidad única para viajar al pasado. Aprenda más sobre las tradiciones, la arquitectura y la vida cotidiana al reunirse con los ancianos que cuidan de la casa ancestral de su familia.

Esta visita es mucho más que una simple excursión: es una experiencia cultural inmersiva que le conecta con el alma de Camboya.

Duración de la visita: 30 minutos.

Italian

Visitate una casa tradizionale khmer e scoprite lo stile di vita locale.
Visitate l’una delle ultime case tradizionali khmer ancora in piedi a Wat Kor, nella provincia di Battambang, e scoprite il patrimonio cambogiano. Costruita negli anni ’20 e tramandata di generazione in generazione, questa casa su palafitte in legno offre uno spaccato raro della vita khmer di un tempo.

Con meno di 20 case di questo tipo ancora presenti nella provincia, è un’occasione unica per immergersi nel passato. Avrete l’opportunità di apprendere di più sulle tradizioni, l’architettura e la vita quotidiana incontrando gli anziani che custodiscono la casa ancestrale della loro famiglia.

Questa visita è molto più di una semplice escursione: è un’esperienza culturale immersiva che vi permetterà di entrare in contatto con l’anima del Cambogia.

Durata della visita: 30 minuti.

German

Besuchen Sie ein typisches Khmer-Haus und erfahren Sie mehr über die Khmer-Lebensweise.

Erleben Sie kambodschanisches Kulturerbe, indem Sie eines der letzten traditionellen Khmer-Häuser in Wat Kor Village in Battambang besichtigen. Das im Jahr 1920 erbaute und seitdem in Familienbesitz befindliche Holzhaus auf Stelzen bietet einen seltenen Einblick in das authentische Khmer-Leben vergangener Zeiten.

Da in der Provinz nur noch weniger als 20 solcher Häuser erhalten sind, ist dies eine einzigartige Gelegenheit, in die Geschichte einzutauchen. Erfahren Sie mehr über kambodschanische Traditionen, Architektur und das tägliche Leben, während Sie die älteren Haushüter treffen, die das Anwesen ihrer Familie bewahren.

A visit to this house is more than just a tour – it’s an immersive cultural experience that connects you with the soul of Cambodia.

Besuchszeit: 30 Minuten

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