Full-Day Phnom Penh City & Silk Island with a local Tuk Tuk Tours
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The hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh can be overwhelming at the best of times. Take a break and head north to the rural Silk Island on this quiet full-day Tuk Tuk tour. We will first discover the rhythms of Cambodian life away from the city. Try your hand at farming at a local farm, visit traditional silk weavers and learn about their work, and walk around the island’s tiny villages and unbaked countryside at your own pace. Then we will come back to the city to discover Wat Phnom Duan Penh where were built in 1372 and known as the foundation of the city. At the end of tour, we will move to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda where are the complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia.
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Koh Dach – or Silk Island – may be a short way from Phnom Penh, but its a world away from the capital’s hustle and bustle. We look at the best ways to explore Silk Island, and what to do while you’re there. Located just a 45-minute tuk-tuk or moto drive and short ferry journey away from Phnom Penh, a visit to Koh Dach is a great way to escape the humdrum of capital life while discovering rural Cambodia. The cooling calm of the island is not only a great respite: it’s also a fun way to learn more about Cambodia’s silk weaving history, stroll through quiet villages, relax on the river or go for a dip. Silk history Cambodia has a lengthy silk-weaving history that stretches back to pre-Angkorian times. While the art is dwindling, countrywide efforts are being made to rekindle the craft. Koh Dach is dotted with weaving communities. Visitors can learn more about the process, from the plumping up of the silk worms with mulberry leaves, spinning the yarn and dyeing techniques to seeing the final product. The main silk weaving centre is about 1km from the ferry landing. It houses a series of stilted wooden houses, where weavers sit with their handmade wooden looms and create patterned silk scarves and traditional Khmer skirts.
The Royal Palace, in Chey Chumneas, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia. Its full name in the Khmer language is Preah Barum Reachea Veang Chaktomuk Serei Mongkol.
The Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace in Chey Chumneas, Phnom Penh. The official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram as known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot which is commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo in Khmer. The vihara houses many national treasures including many gold and jeweled Buddha statues.
Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It was built in 1372, and stands 27 metres above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city. The pagoda was given the name of Wat Preah Chedey Borapaut. Wat Phnom is the central point of Phnom Penh.
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Pickup Locations & Times
You will be picked up at your hotel lobby with selected time after you booked this tour. Pleased kindly be ready in 10 minutes in advance before start tour at your lobby. Thank you so much.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Silk Island near Phnom Penh is accessible by taking the ferry (10 minutes crossing time). It is 7 km long and the tuk-tuk ride is the most suitable to stop on demand. This is quiet, away from traffic. The visit to the silk weaving workshops is interesting as that of the manufacture of soy foam. Depending on the hours we will meet the little schoolchildren at the end of the classes. A detour to the local pagoda is also worthy of interest. Note that the dyeing of silk is done with natural shades.
Dear Mauzin, Thank you very much for sharing your experience of Silk Island near Phnom Penh. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the island, the short ferry crossing, and exploring by tuk-tuk, which is indeed a wonderful way to travel at your own pace. It’s great to know that you found the visits to the silk weaving workshops and the soy foam production interesting, as well as the chance to observe everyday local life, including the schoolchildren after class. We’re also pleased that you appreciated the visit to the local pagoda and the use of natural dyes in the silk-making process. Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another authentic experience in Cambodia. Best regard, Lay
Full day was very memorable, thanks for the guide and the driver. We are very happy, that we have booked this wonderful tour
Dear Vera, One behalf of Royal Phnom Penh Tour, I would love to say thank you so much for you highly recommended. We do hope you were really enjoying the touring with us. Hence, we have done our best to provide you and all travelers with wonderful experiences and unforgettable during staying in Cambodia. As the result, we are one the best service providers in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Again, we are apricating of your highly recommend and hope to see and serve you again in the upcoming future. Thanks. Best regard, LAY
It was nice to learn how silk is made it was really interesting to see Also, the fruit plantation was nice to see
Dear Rebeka, On behalf Royal Phnom Penh Tour, we would love to express our sincere thanks for your wonderful leaving Excellent Review here. It was our wonderful memory and yours to explored Cambodia, especially the Magical Mekong Silk Island. Again, millions thanks for booking tour with us. Last but not least, we do hope to serve you again soon. Best Regard, Lay Sopheak
An adventure! Taking the ferry to Silk Island and then learning about the silk worm was fascinating. Purchasing scarves as memories of this happy day was fun. I'd certainly do it again!
Dear My Beloved Traveler, On behalf of Royal Phnom Penh Tours, we would love to say deeply thanks for taking the time to leave us your review regarding to your experiences with us. We are so delighted to hear your best experiences with giving us the positive feedback. Moreover, we are delighted to provide you and all travelers to discover the hidden in our country. Thus, we have worked for almost 4 years in experiences of tourism industry in Cambodia with our professional teams to meet the certain standard needs to the all the travelers. Hence, your review is prompted ours services. Again, we would love to say thank you so much for taking your value time to leaved us your review as half-day silk island tours. We wish we could see and serve your again to the new destinations in Cambodia. ours sincerely, Mr. LAY SOPHEAK _________________________ ROYAL PHNOM PENH TOURS Public Relation Manager
