Pka Chan Mart

Pka Chan Mart is a convenience in Battambang, Cambodia — one of 57 markets and shops we map across the province, and part of a wider dataset of 737 mapped locations in Battambang. In Khmer it would be described as ហាងទំនិញនៅបាត់ដំបង. It sits at 13.09855, 103.20386, which is the coordinate any Cambodian tuk-tuk or PassApp driver can be shown directly if the name is unfamiliar to them.

As a market or shop, it serves both residents and visitors passing through Battambang. It maintains an official website, which is the best place to confirm current prices and opening times before you travel.

The easiest way to find Pka Chan Mart is by nearby landmarks. It lies roughly 100 m north-east of Bambu Hotel, and about 100 m north-west of Romcheik 5 Art Space Gallery, with Romcheik 5 Art Gallery a further 100 m north. Drivers in Battambang usually navigate by these anchors rather than street numbers, so naming the closest one gets you there faster than an address.

From the centre of Battambang, a tuk-tuk or PassApp ride is the standard way to arrive; short in-town trips generally cost US$1 to US$3, and longer provincial runs are worth agreeing in advance. Rented motorbikes are widely available from guesthouses, and self-driving is realistic on sealed roads in the dry season — less so between June and October, when heavy afternoon rain floods side streets and unpaved approaches. The "Get directions" link on this page opens the exact coordinates in Google Maps for turn-by-turn navigation.

Pka Chan Mart is recorded as a convenience in Battambang. Traditional Cambodian markets start before dawn and are at their best between 6am and 9am, when fresh produce, fish and meat arrive; stalls selling clothing, souvenirs and household goods stay open until late afternoon. Shopping malls and supermarkets keep longer hours, typically 9am to 9pm daily.

Prices in markets are negotiable and quoted in a mix of riel and dollars — a friendly counter-offer of around two-thirds of the opening price is normal. Supermarkets and malls have fixed prices and accept cards. Carry small notes, and expect fresh-food sections to be wet underfoot.

Pka Chan Mart is not isolated: our map records 8 other mapped locations within a short ride, including Bambu Hotel (hotel, 100 m north-east), Romcheik 5 Art Space Gallery (artwork, 100 m north-west), Romcheik 5 Art Gallery (attraction, 100 m north), The Warm Coffee & Burger (restaurant, 100 m north). Pairing a visit here with one or two of those makes a more efficient half-day, especially if you are paying a driver by the trip rather than by the hour.