Cycle Through Chrav Village, Arthvear Pagoda and Tonle Sap Countryside
7:30 am: Leave from your hotel and head south of Siem Reap to Chrav village for a fantastic way to experience the beautiful countryside beyond the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap town. This is a great opportunity to learn how rural life in the Cambodian countryside differs from life in town. Pass local children going to school and see farmers feeding animals, mostly pigs, cows, and buffalo. You will also experience how locals trade and do business at the local market.
9:00 am: Visit Arthvear Pagoda, an ancient pagoda set in the idyllic countryside, where you can really observe how the monks go about their day-to-day lives. Take a moment to breathe in the fresh country air and relax like the locals while enjoying cool water and a soft drink. Continue to the area near Tonle Sap Lake, exploring local floating houses and stilt houses, which are not installed in a permanent place.
11:00 am: Cycle along small paths to see local handmade products, including baskets woven from water hyacinth, made by a community helping orphans through work. Ride across lotus flower fields and a lotus farm near Tonle Sap Lake, then stop to observe the farm and see some products made from the lotus plant. Cycle back to Siem Reap town through village scenery.
