桑波山蝙蝠洞 (Bat Cave Phnom Sampov) 是马德望最壮观的自然景点之一，位于马德望市西南约12公里处的石灰岩山桑波山 (Phnom Sampov) 上。每天傍晚日落时分，数百万只蝙蝠从洞穴中涌出，形成一场持续约30-45分钟的令人叹为观止的自然奇观。蝙蝠像巨大的波浪状丝带一样涌出，在天空中延伸数公里，创造出令人难忘的景象。这种每日的大迁徙发生在下午5点30分至6点30分之间，确切时间因季节而异。洞穴本身是几种蝙蝠的家园，包括皱唇游尾蝠。游客可以从洞穴入口附近的观景台观看这一惊人的景象。山上还有佛教寺庙和神龛，并可欣赏周围乡村的全景。该地点也具有历史意义，洞穴在红色高棉时期曾被使用。蝙蝠大迁徙最好在天空晴朗的旱季观看。建议提前到达以确保良好的观景位置，并携带双筒望远镜以更近距离地观察这一自然奇观。
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.
