The 10 Best Silk Farm & Pottery Workshops in Cambodia

1.Phnom Penh Silk Island Bike Tour/ E-Bike or Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · from $35Our pick

Ride from Siem Reaper Travel to Silk Island with a local English-speaking guide such as Sok, Kim, Seer, or Nuth. Expect quiet lanes, ferry crossings, farms, a silk-weaving visit, local snacks, and roughly 15 miles of cycling. Tuk tuk and other ride options are available for those who prefer less time on a bike.

“was with seer and he was very funnto be around! had a really good time exploring the lesser known part of cambodia. i'm not very good at cycling but the ride was very manageable. recommend for anyone to try if you're feeling active!”

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2.Cambodian Pottery Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 339 reviews · 2 hours · from $27

Ride by tuk tuk to Khmer Ceramics & Fine Arts Centre, where a local English-speaking teacher shows you how to shape Cambodian clay on a foot-powered wheel. Make several pieces, carve Khmer designs, and choose one to fire and collect the next day. Pickup, materials, water, and a pottery diploma are included.

“Wow. What a fantastic experience. We had such a great time trying pottery for the first time. Made 5 different items with expert tuition from the resident experts. A really enjoyable couple of hours. We collected the items we had fired last night and they look great. Top tip: cut your nails before attending ladies!”

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3.Siem Reap Lotus Silk Farm Discovery tour & Lake experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 291 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $20Best value

Travel from downtown Siem Reap to a women-led lotus silk workshop, watch artisans extract the rare fiber, then ride a wooden boat through lotus fields. Your 2.5-hour trip includes lotus tea, biscuits, transport, and an English or French-speaking guide. Ask for the boat ride, the clear highlight.

“Absolutely amazing experience! If you around Siem Real make time for this place. It’s a hidden gem. The tour itself took only 20 min and the drive from the city probably 15min. I got such a great information and learned new things about lotus plantations and handmade manufacturing by local women. This project is giving jobs and creating something awesome at the same time. I got a chance to taste lotus cookies and tea and it was delicious. So worth it!”

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4.Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · from $45

Leave Phnom Penh by shared tuk-tuk or minivan, cross the Mekong by ferry, and ride roughly 22 to 25 kilometers through Silk Island’s farms and villages. Your English-speaking guide, such as Sey, Nuth, or Mon, leads you to silk looms, temples, local food stops, and a floating restaurant lunch.

“This tour was a great experience. Our wonderful guide led us through several small villages and farms outside of Phnom Penh. A visit to a local silk farm was informative. We were able to see silk worm farming process to final woven products. A delicious authentic lunch was provided on a floating restaurant on the Mekong river. Only wish was that there were more opportunities to stop for some photo opportunities. This tour was roughly 25km (16 miles) along flat but sometimes rough terrain. Some biking experience and fitness level is required.”

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5.Cambodian Pottery Class in Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · from $34

Spend about 1 hour 45 minutes at Khmer Ceramics & Fine Arts Centre, where a local pottery teacher guides you through five clay pieces, Khmer kbach decoration, and the pottery wheel. Hotel tuk tuk transfers, water, ice cream, firing, and one finished piece are included. Extra pieces and shipping cost more.

“Great fun! Our teacher was so patient and fun to work with! I recommend this tour! It’s appropriate for families and adults, and they are very accommodating about delivery to hotel.”

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6.Phnom Penh Silk Island Vespa Tour / Tuk Tuk Available

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $29

Leave your Phnom Penh hotel by Vespa or tuk tuk with an English-speaking guide and experienced driver. Cross the Mekong by ferry, visit Mongkol Serey Temple, explore Koh Oknha Tei’s farms and villages, see tofu skin production, and learn about Cambodian silk weaving. The tour lasts about four and a half hours and serves no more than 12 people.

“Tinan is wonderful! The tour was lovely. I really enjoyed the silk weaving house tour and riding around on Silk Island. The tofu skin making factory is neat. Overall, it was a great day of exploring.”

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7.Mekong Silk Island Cruise – Unlimited Beer, Soft Drinks & Fresh Fruit Platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $35

Spend about four hours cruising from Phnom Penh to Silk Island, then ride a tuk-tuk through farms and villages. With guides such as Vuthy and Davuth, you may visit a silk farm, monastery, and local school. Beer, soft drinks, and fresh fruit are included. Hotel pickup is one way only.

“The staff and guide on the boat was exceptional. We were served unlimited beer and sodas. The guide was attentive to sharing knowledge about Cambia, culture, and silk island. He provided snacks. The guide on silk island was fantastic. Learning how silk is made was an experience to remember. The boat ride was safe and the view was beautiful.”

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8.Lotus Silk Farm- Tour, Lake & Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $70

At Savin Lotus Shop’s Lotus Silk Farm, you’ll learn how lotus stems become silk, paper, jewelry, incense, eco-printed fabric, and carved lotus leather. English or French-speaking artisans guide six workshops, followed by a 30-minute boat ride through lotus fields. Pickup runs from Biolab Cafe in central Siem Reap.

“Loved this activity, all the ladies are so nice and welcoming and the work they do is great! Really good chilled day out”

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9.Angkor Silk Farm & Lotus Silk Farm: Siem Reap Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 68 reviews · 4 hours · from $25

Meet at Biolab Café for a 4-hour journey through Cambodian textile craft. Visit Angkor Silk Farm to see silkworms, cocoon processing, and wooden looms, then learn how lotus stems become fiber at Samatoa Lotus Farm. English and French guides lead the visits, with lotus tea, biscuits, transport, and time to shop included.

“We absolutely loved this tour! It was a fascinating and immersive experience that allowed us to see the intricate process of silk-making up close, from the cultivation of the raw materials to the final weaving. Learning about how this craft is deeply intertwined with the local community's culture and livelihood was both inspiring and educational. The guides were knowledgeable and passionate, making the visit even more engaging. We left with a deep appreciation for the artistry and dedication involved. This is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore the cultural richness of the region. Highly recommended!”

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10.Silk Island & countryside of Phnom Penh by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $45

Spend three to five hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Thong Chea, Mon, or Tida, crossing the Mekong by ferry and exploring Silk Island by tuk tuk. Visit village markets, family silk weavers, farms, a bean-curd workshop, and a Buddhist monastery, then share a Khmer meal beside the river.

“This was a fantastic tour of the country side of silk island in Phnom Penh. We were picked up by our tour guide and owner Mr Thong Chea, and driven safely by our Tuk tuk driver. We got to catch a ferry across to Silk Island seeing the area around the river. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and shared a lot with us about the area, farms and Cambodia history. We visited a family run silk farm where we had fresh fruits and steamed cake. We were shown the process of how silk is made and weaved, we even got to have a try at weaving. We saw many…”

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