Koh Paen Island Tourism

Type of destination: Island/Rural

Ideal visit duration: Half-day to full day

Koh Paen Island is an enchanting river island located in the Mekong River, near the town of Kampong Cham in Cambodia. This serene destination is known for its rural charm and the authentic glimpse it offers into the Cambodian countryside lifestyle. Accessible by the seasonal bamboo bridge during the dry season or by ferry in the wet season, Koh Paen Island is a place where time slows down. Visitors can explore traditional Khmer houses on stilts, vibrant local markets, rice paddies, and fruit orchards. Cycling around the island is a popular activity to take in the scenic views and the peaceful atmosphere. Highlights include beautifully carved wooden pagodas, traditional silk weaving workshops, and lush surroundings that provide a stark contrast to the bustling cities of Cambodia. The island is also noteworthy for the Bamboo Bridge itself, which is disassembled and rebuilt annually, reflecting the connection between the community and the rhythms of the Mekong River.

Top 5 Reviews on Koh Paen Island

Dude_76125

Wrote on 3rd Feb, 2020

Lovely

We all hired bikes, crossed the bamboo bridge, an experience itself, and spent the day riding around the island, talking to locals, waving at the children who ran out to see us, even popped into a te..

r0landbrunner

Wrote on 20th Jan, 2020

nice countryside

driving along and around the Koh Paen Island is a relaxing, quiet one day undertaking. plenty of fields and cows, horses, children... a very rural Cambodia still here.

EuanR412

Wrote on 6th Sep, 2019

Koh Oknha Tey, silk worms and silk production

Another fascinating spot, grow the Silk Worms, spin the silk, many weaving looms, absolutely beuatiful silk products. Also have blended silk,cotton etc, a must visit ,take you money with you

CathieKSA

Wrote on 19th Apr, 2019

Lush and Green

After our walk on the bamboo bridge, we took a car over the concrete bridge to drive around the island. Khmer stilt houses abound amidst the greenery. We stopped so that I could buy some pomelos at a ..

beritvs

Wrote on 30th Mar, 2019

Chillax to the max

Beautiful idyllic island off the beaten path. Very friendly and welcoming locals, scenic island full of controversy - poor households next to relatively fancy houses next to exuberant looking temples

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