text: The city of Battambang (meaning ‘Disappearing Stick’ in Khmer), lies to the north of Phnom Penh and to the west of Siem Reap. When visiting Cambodia, many people often neglect visiting the city, which is the second largest in the country of Cambodia following Phnom Penh. Why so many people forgo traveling to Battambang is unclear, but there are a number of things to do within and around the city that will you keep one busy for at least a couple of days.