Cheung Kok Ecotourism Site Tourism

Type of destination: Cultural and Ecotourism Site

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 days

Cheung Kok Eco-Village, nestled in the heart of Cambodia's Kampong Cham province, offers a unique and authentic adventure into the everyday life of a traditional Khmer community. This small, serene village is part of an ecotourism project developed in collaboration with AMICA, a French NGO, and the local population, aiming to sustain livelihoods and preserve their rich cultural heritage. Visitors to Cheung Kok can immerse themselves in various cultural and educational experiences, such as participating in traditional silk weaving, enjoying local cuisine, or taking a leisurely stroll alongside the rice paddies and fruit plantations that dot the landscape. The village encourages interaction, with opportunities to stay in homestays managed by local families, providing a genuine glimpse into the rural Cambodian way of life. Beyond tourism, the site emphasizes eco-friendly practices and community development, ensuring that your visit contributes positively to the environment and the prosperity of the villagers.

Top 5 Reviews on Cheung Kok Ecotourism Site

cascado07

Wrote on 31st Jan, 2024

Lovely village visit

My wife and I visited the village this morning for 1.5hrs with lovely Aline as our tour guide. She was born, grew up and continues to live there and offers great insight into the every day life of the..

248gillianb

Wrote on 6th Dec, 2022

Highly recommend a visit to Cheung Kok

We had rented a moped and made an unexpected visit to the village, we drove around the village and we were just about to leave when the children in the school called and waved to us. We were so glad t..

HannahMarieBolsover

Wrote on 11th Dec, 2019

A must visit

On short notice Aline set up a tour for myself and my sister. Firstly her knowledge of the village is amazing. It was evident she had a huge amount of passion and that everyone in the village valued a..

540anetad

Wrote on 8th Dec, 2019

Amazing tour

Lovely place where to meet locals and learn about live style. Take free tour with teacher. She is the best

DebW536

Wrote on 5th Nov, 2019

Meet the locals

We were walked through this village with our guide. We got to meet a lot of locals. Some of them showed us into their homes. The children really seemed to enjoy us and came around to play with us. ..

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