Cheung Kok Ecotourism Site Tourism

Cultural and Ecotourism Site4.5(44 reviews)

About Cheung Kok Ecotourism Site

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
5.0
Wrote on 31 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 people that live there. We visited with some of the villagers, finding out a little about their families and their means of subsidised income through the making of scarves, homewares, etc. At the very end, we passed through the little village shop where all these goods are sold. They are a little more expensive than in other places, but knowing that the $2 seed bracelet or the $5 coconut piggy bank is going towards a good cause makes the cost worthwhile. This isn’t a handout, it’s a hand up and it’s wonderful to see the progress this village has made. The visit is free, with your choice of how much to offer your tour guide for the tour. Cheung Kok is fairly easy to get to. We rode bicycles from our hotel, Sunrise Villa, and it took us 30-40 mins. We arranged an 8am visit as it seemed like the coolest time of the day to be riding. You of course have other options to get there as well, eg bike, tuk tuk, etc. Google Maps takes you to the right place. We met Aline just at the entrance by the school - all easy to find. N.B. At the time of writing this, the website “Book” button doesn’t seem to work, so I implore anyone wanting to take this tour (which we very much recommend) to contact Aline on +855 69 555 115. She replies promptly.