Village Walk
A morning in a Cambodian village, guided by somebody who lives there.
Treak Village is ten minutes from the centre of Siem Reap. This is a five kilometre walk through it, led by somebody who grew up here.
You will see how rice is grown, walk down the village street, visit a herb garden and a small distillery that makes gin from local plants, and stop at Wat Athvear, a quiet old temple with no crowds. Halfway through there is a proper break with something to taste.
What you will see
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Rice fields, and how rice is actually grown here
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The village street, the small shops, the pharmacy
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A herb garden and distillery making gin from local herbs
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Traditional wooden houses
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A house built by Treak Community Centre from recycled plastic bricks
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Wat Athvear, an ancient temple away from the crowds
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A small farm raising frogs, rabbits and fish
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Laura's Dream, where handmade clothes are being sold
Families
Families are welcome.
Where your money goes
All profits from the walk support Treak Community Centre school, where around 300 children attend each day.
The practical part
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Distance: 5 km, flat the whole way
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Duration: about 3 hours including stops
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Starts: Treak Community Centre, Sojourn Lane, Treak Village
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Finishes: at Laura’s Dream, our shop, where you can sit and relax after the Walk. Hot and cold drinks and snacks are available
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Price: $25 per person
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Group size: minimum 2 persons
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When: Monday - Friday, starting at 8am
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Bring: water, a hat, and comfortable walking footwear
Two things we ask
Please do not photograph the children at the school. Their families have not agreed to it, and we protect that. Everything else is yours to photograph.
Please do not give money or presents directly to a child. If you would like to help, you can do that at the shop, and it reaches all of them.