Tuk Tuk Journey: Exploring Rural Life and Silk Farm Craftsmanship
Description
This one day tour starts at 8 o’clock in the morning. We’ll come and get you from your hotel and head out to Krabei Reil commune. Here, we will visit a local village where you can see how the locals live their daily lives. You can also learn about the culture of Buddhism from a local pagoda and visit a local market. We’ll then head over to the Angkor Silk Farm and learn how Cambodian silk is produced.
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Itinerary
We’ll come and pick you up from your hotel around 8 o’clock in the morning. From here, we’ll head out west along the National Road 6 to Krabei Riel commune. We’ll get out here and visit a small local market where you can explore, do a little shopping and get to interact with the locals. Your guide can translate for you and help you to haggle for the best price. We’ll then head to the see the Angkor Silk Farm. Here, you can learn about the entire process of producing Cambodian silk from cultivating the silk worms to weaving the garments. On the way back to Siem Reap, we’ll stop by a local pagoda where you’ll get the opportunity to learn more about the Khmer way of life and especially their religion – Buddhism. You can get a blessing from a local monk and explore the beautiful pagoda.
We’ll then head to the see the Angkor Silk Farm. Here, you can learn about the entire process of producing Cambodian silk from cultivating the silk worms to weaving the garments. It is operated by Artisans Angkor, a social enterprise dedicated to preserving Khmer craftsmanship while providing sustainable employment opportunities for local artisans.
On the way back to Siem Reap, we’ll stop by a local pagoda where you’ll get the opportunity to learn more about the Khmer way of life and especially their religion – Buddhism. You can get a blessing from a local monk and explore the beautiful pagoda.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
The Tuk Tuk Journey was an incredible experience! We explored rural villages, learned about traditional silk-making, and really got to experience Cambodian culture up close. The local expert was super friendly and informative, and the driver went above and beyond—keeping us comfortable with cold water and refreshing towels. and i am so happy with this services.
Dear Sir! It is our pleasure to hearing that you enjoyed with our services and we look forwards to seeing you gain soon. With best regards, Operations team.
Me and my friend had just finished day trip which was organized by join me Cambodia recently in Siemens reap. My guide was amazing. He is proud about his country and knows almost everything. We have learned a lot from him. I would recommend for anyone who is looking for city tours.
We enjoyed the trip that organized by Join Me Cambodia very much. Guide was great, he was very friendly and informative details about his country. Driver was good too always provided us cold water and sweet hand towels. Would recommend for temples out wanted to refresh your mind.
This was such a lovely change of pace. Having a chance to get out of Siem Reap and explore the Cambodian country side was much needed after days of temple tours. Driver was great at going at a pace that felt serene while the guide was very informative on what we were seeing and diving into life in Cambodia. The stop at the silk farm was a treat to see the artisans at work. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something beyond the standard Siem Reap tour
Dear Lesley, thank you for your valuable feedback. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. With best regards, Operations Team.
