Silk Island by bicycle from Phnom Penh half-day tour
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Offered in: English
Overview
Discover Cambodia’s silk weaving history, plus experience a journey by bicycle and ferry on this half-day guided tour. Also, have fun with the opportunity to try weaving yourself and see the incredible silk items available to purchase as well as a visit to a local temple. Starting from meeting your guide at the Royal Train Square, your journey of discovery begins. Ride along the Tonle Sap river passing communities of the local Cham to catch a ferry to Silk Island (called Koh Dach) leaving behind the bustling Phnom Penh to a more tranquil location. Then, as you arrive at a village of picturesque stilted houses with silk workshops below, you'll start feeling your curiosity increase.Next, enjoy meeting the families who are still using the old tradition of hand looming silk to learn about this process. Admire the transformation of a wool-like texture changing into a silk thread, and have fun with the opportunity to try weaving yourself. Lastly, you'll have the chance to decide if you'll like to purchase the stunning silk items directly from the family. A visit to a local temple completes the experience.
What's included
SnacksSnacks
What's Not included
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Where
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Meeting point:
Please meet your guide at the Royal Train Square in Phnom Penh city.
What To Expect
- Experience riding by bicycle along the Tonle Sap river passing communities of the local Cham to catch a ferry to Koh Dach
- Marvel at the various shirts, crafts, ties, dresses and many other things made of silk in the village
- Admire the transformation of a wool-like texture changing into a silk thread, and have fun with the opportunity to try weaving yourself
- Learn about Cambodia’s silk weaving history from a guide and the families who are still using the old traditional methods
From
US$ 105