Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tours
Most visitors are in Siem Reap to tour the temples of Angkor. See the Temples of Angkor
chapter ( Click here ) for recommended tours around the temples.
The beautiful countryside is perfect for two-wheeled adventures. Some of the compan-
ies promoting bike tours are listed here.
Grasshopper Adventures
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( 012462165; www.grasshopperadventures.com ; per person from US$39) Rides around the Siem
Reap countryside, plus a dedicated temple tour on two wheels.
BICYCLE TOUR
A GOLDEN SILK REVIVAL
Golden Silk ( 012 596811; www.goldensilk.org ; Phum Thmey) is a working silk farm located in
Banteay Srei district, about 30km from Siem Reap. Golden silk also happens to be the name of a par-
ticularly refined thread of silk produced by the yellow silkworm. Once common in Cambodia, its pro-
duction has been in decline in recent years due to the fragile constitution of the silkwork and the
weaving methods involved in producing silk items. It's an intensive process involving 100kg of co-
coons and 1500kg of mulberry leaves just to produce 10kg of silk. Visitors are welcome to visit the
weaving centre and learn more about the weaving process. A donation of US$10 is requested to assist
the work of the NGO, which employs former orphans and disadvantaged women from the Banteay
Srei area.
Off Track
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BICYCLE TOUR
( 093-903024; http://kko-cambodia.org ; tour US$35-40) Good cause cycling tours around
the paths of Angkor or into the countryside beyond the Western Baray. Proceeds go to-
wards Khmer for Khmer Organisation, which supports education and vocational training.
Pure Countryside Cycling Tour
( www.pureforkids.org ; per person US$22) Long half-day tour that takes in local life around
Siem Reap, including lunch with a local family. All proceeds go towards supporting Pure
educational and vocational-training projects.
BICYCLE TOUR
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