Experience the Khmer culture

Trips from Phnom Penh

For those who would like to experience more of Cambodia than Phnom Penh and Angkor Wat, there are numerous places not far from Phnom Penh that gives the visitor insight into the Khmer culture – both past and present

Souen can arrange trips of your choice – including half day, full day, 2, 3 or more day trips. We recommend that you choose activities that interest you and we will organise your schedule for an unforgettable experience!
If you don’t have much time, you can pack in as many things as you like however if you want to have the flexibility to stop and look at something that attracts you on the way, choose a few things and see where your nose (and Souen) leads you!

DAY TRIPS include:

Takeo – south of Phnom Penh where you will visit a hill top temple with great views over the rice fields, a village dyeing and weaving beautiful Khmer silk followed by a boat ride on the 5th century canals to visit a museum and 6th century Funan period temple. Other possibilities include a visit to the Phnom T’mao zoo which caters for many globally threatened species that have been rescued from poachers

Kandal – just north of Phnom Penh and not far from the city one can see rural life easily as you pass on dirt roads to visit an old 7th century temple set in the grounds of a more modern temple. See someone climbing the sugar palm tree to collect juice, buy some snails or lotus seeds to eat. Visit the old Khmer capital of Oudong and see the magnificent views over rice fields from the top of the hill

2 or 3 DAY TRIPS
For those having more time extend your day trip into two or three days
Spend the first day in Takeo and then stay in Kep, a beautiful, quiet seaside village with terrific seafood. Take a boat to an island and see the seaweed farming before having a swim or visit salt pans, a pepper plantation or caves in the surrounding area. Visit a weaving school that uses natural dyes in Kampot or take a trip up to Bokor National Park and see the old French ruins

Longer trips – by road or boat
For those of you who have more time to spare and really want to experience the Khmer way of life, Inside Cambodia can organise trips to suit your interest
Trips are possible by road or boat and in some cases the two can be combined

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