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Boeung Chhouk Market in Battambang is a wet market where locals buy everything from fresh produce and meat to clothes and jewellery. The market occupies two floors and operates from early morning until evening. Visitors describe it as a proper local market in the heart of the city rather than a tourist attraction, with stalls selling fresh vegetables and fruit, live fish, various cuts of meat and seafood, and everyday goods. Breakfast food vendors operate around the edges and in the covered area at the west end of the market, where you can find dishes like lort cha.

Visitors consistently praise the sensory experience of the market, particularly its energy and authentic local atmosphere. Most recommend arriving before 8:30 AM to see it at its busiest, when the market is crowded with residents going about their daily shopping. At this time, the stalls are fully stocked, live fish are still jumping in baskets, and the hustle is at its peak. Reviewers note that the market can be crowded and busy, with people constantly moving heavy boxes of produce through the narrow aisles, so navigation requires awareness and care.

The market is open daily from 6 AM to 6 PM. It suits visitors wanting to experience Battambang's everyday local life rather than a sanitised shopping environment. The early morning visit — if you can manage it before 8:30 AM — offers the fullest picture of how the market operates and serves the community. Wear comfortable shoes and expect a genuine working market environment with all its accompanying sights and smells.

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454W+26J, Street 110, Krong Battambang, Cambodia

Opening hours

• Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday: 6:00 A