プノン・サンポー・バット・ケーブ (Bat Cave Phnom Sampov) は、バッタンバン市から南西約12キロメートルに位置する石灰岩の山、プノン・サンポー (Phnom Sampov) にある、バッタンバンで最も壮観な自然の名所の一つです。毎晩夕暮れ時に、何百万匹ものコウモリが洞窟から出現し、約30〜45分間続く息をのむような自然現象を見せます。コウモリは巨大な波打つリボンのように流れ出し、空を何キロメートルにもわたって横切り、忘れられない光景を作り出します。この毎日の大移動は午後5時30分から午後6時30分の間に発生し、正確なタイミングは季節によって異なります。洞窟自体には、シワクチオヒキコウモリを含むいくつかの種類のコウモリが生息しています。訪問者は洞窟の入り口近くの展望台からこの驚くべき光景を見ることができます。山には仏教寺院や神社もあり、周囲の田園地帯のパノラマビューを提供しています。この場所は、クメール・ルージュ時代に使用された洞窟があるなど、歴史的な意義もあります。コウモリの大移動は、空が澄んでいる乾季に見るのが最適です。良い観覧スポットを確保するために早めに到着し、この自然の驚異をより近くで見るために双眼鏡を持参することをお勧めします。
Great to see all the bats flying out of the caves - there’s a few bars around that you can sit at and watch them come out (get there earlier to get a seat). You don’t need to book in advance, we just paid entrance on the door. It does get very busy from 5:15/5:30pm so get there a bit before to get a good spot and not to be rushed around as the bats come out any time from 5:45-6pm
Saturday 11the October:\nNice experience to sit and watch millions of bat's exit the cave at dusk\nIt does get busy around the seats in front of the caves with tourists and locals\nStill plenty of space to enjoy nature at it's finest, well worth the visit.
I didn’t stay until evening to see the bats, but the daytime visit was already beautiful! The Buddhist carvings and the giant Buddha statue on the mountain are really impressive and peaceful. The place feels calm with amazing natural scenery. It’s a nice spot to learn about local culture, take photos, and enjoy the view. I’ll come back again next time to see the bats flying out at sunset! 🌄
An unforgettable experience at Phnom Sampov’s Bat Cave!\n\nVisiting the Bat Cave near Battambang was one of the most magical and unexpected highlights of my trip to Cambodia. Just before sunset, I arrived at the base of Phnom Sampov and was greeted by friendly locals offering snacks and drinks while pointing me toward the best viewing spots. As the sun dipped behind the horizon, millions of bats began streaming out of the cave in a mesmerizing ribbon across the sky. It felt like watching nature’s own choreography—fluid, endless, and strangely peaceful.\n\nThe spectacle lasted for nearly half an hour, and I was amazed by how organized the flow of bats seemed. The sound, the movement, and the sheer volume were breathtaking. What made it even more special was the backdrop: golden rice fields, limestone cliffs, and the silhouette of the mountaintop pagoda.\n\nI also recommend climbing Phnom Sampov earlier in the day to explore the Killing Caves and the temple at the summit. The history is sobering, but the views are worth the effort. Whether you’re a nature lover, photographer, or just curious traveler, this place is a must-see. Bring a camera, wear comfortable shoes, and prepare to be awed.
Bat cave was a great experience… the bats were never ending! However, what I loved was climbing the mountain and seeing the beautiful view of BB from the top 🌅🌾 LOTS of people, we couldn’t get a PassApp back to our hotel as there were no drivers nearby.
