Local Activities Beyond The Temples

Angkor, Siem Reap has become a prosperous tourist city. But apart from visiting the wonderful Angkor temples, what else is there to do? Luckily there are a myriad of activities you can relish in Siem Reap. From sports like golf and athletics, to learning activities like cookery and ceramics classes, to off-roading with dirt bikes and quads, to bird watching, to horseback riding, the list goes on.

You can also visit floating villages and volunteer in local community. There are so many activities suitable for all interests, and all ages. We’ve got reviewed for you here simply a few of the many fascinating, educational, and fun activities available in Siem Reap.

Khmer Ceramics Center

They offer 2-hour classes where you'll learn the traditional art of Khmer pottery. You’re guided by Khmer potters, and no experience is necessary to make your own ceramic work of art. Your glazed masterpiece will be delivered to your hotel in Siem Reap within 24 hours. And they also have a free pick-up service from your hotel.

Opening Hours: 08:00 A.M – 7:30 P.M.

Tel: +855 (0)17 843 014, +855 (0)63 210 004.

Silk Painting and Silk Weaving at Artisans d’Angkor

Located at Puok district, Artisans d’Angkor offer a 2-hour class for most travelers who wish to learn about Khmer silk arts. Students of the silk painting class will learn how to mix colors, and how to paint a traditional, or modern Cambodian scene. The course also includes painting techniques so that students can make their own designs for craft projects. The silk weaving class teaches how to weave silk cloth using silk at their own silk farm. Each students will be instructed by a master weaver and students’ woven piece can be taken as souvenirs.

Both classes start from Monday to Friday and have 3 options of study, at 8:00 A.M, 10:30 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. The price is US$20 for one person and can be made by reservation only.

Tel: +855 (0)12 222 404, +855 (0)63 767 018

Cooking Class

Located along the 7 Makara Street, the Alliance Art Café cooking class starts with a visit to a local market to find out about domestically grown vegetables, spices and herbs. You can prepare dishes like chicken with sugar palm and pineapple. The Khmer cook teaches tested recipes that you can share with friends and family. Group sizes are between 2 and 6 people, and lessons last 3 hours.

Tel: +855 (0)63 964 940

Mondulkiri - The Sea Forest of Cambodia

Mondulkiri is Cambodia’s largest, nevertheless least-populated province. the area features distinctive rolling hills, fine country views, wild natural landscapes, jungles, multiple of waterfalls and a unique indigenous culture. Sen Monorom - Mondulkiri’s city, at an altitude of about 800m above sea level, offers a refreshing break from the heat of Cambodia's lower plains. sen Monorom is found 370km north east of Phnom Penh. Traveling to Mondulkiri is easy now, since the road has been upgraded and paved . This large and quiet province, is one of Cambodia’s most lovely areas, and a beautiful destination to include whilst traveling around Cambodia. Mondulkiri is a rising destination for nature / eco-tourists and there are elephant & wildlife sanctuaries and Eco-tourism projects in the area.

Cambodian Education System

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Koh Rong - The Biggest of the Islands

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