Koh Dach

    Know as 'Silk Island' by foreigners, this is actually a pair of islands lying in the Mekong River about 5km NE of the Japanese Friendship Bridge. They make for an easy half-day DIY excursion for those who want to experience the 'real Cambodia'. The hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh feels light years away here.
    The name derives from the preponderance of silk weavers who inhabit the islands. When you arrive by ferry, you'll undoubtedly be approached by one or more smiling women who speak a bit
of English and will invite you to their house to observe weavers in action and - they hope - buy some kramas, sarongs or other silk items. If you are in the market for silk, you might follow them and gave a look. Other wise, feel free to smile back and politely decline their offer you'll see plenty of weavers as you journey around the islands.
Other attractions include a few colorful modern temple complexes and the rural scenery.

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