Puok District
OVERVIEW
The third largest district in Siem Reap, Puok shares a long shoreline on the Tonle Sap Lake and its big attraction is the floating village of Mechrey. One of the smaller floating villages on the lake, Mechrey moves with the rise and fall of the lake and includes some seasonally-flooded forest that can be explored by kayak. Visitors travelling between Siem Reap and Battambang by boat also pass through Mechrey. Near Mechrey are several land-based communities where it is possible to experience an ox-cart ride through the village. There are some good restaurants in the district that specialize in grilled chicken.
As well as this famous floating village, Puok is also renowned for its silk weaving and textiles. It is home to the Angkor Silk Farm, one of the most famous weaving centres in all of Cambodia, operated by Artisans Angkor, a long-term initiative to revitalize the handicraft industry around Siem Reap Province. Beyond the Angkor Silk Farm, there are also lots of local weavers working in the villages to produce individually designed pieces.
Population: 133,383
Communes: 16
Villages: 54
Area: 1212 sq km
Population Density: 110 people/sq km
District Capital: Puok
ACTIVITIES AND LIFESTYLE
One of the smaller floating villages on the Tonle Sap Lake in Siem Reap Province, Me Chrey Village is very picturesque. The arrival and departure area is well-organised thanks to the canal that creates a year-round fixed departure point. Boat trips to the village can also include a kayaking experience in the flooded forest during the wet season, which offer the possibility to see some water birds on the lake. Visiting Mechrey Communities includes the options of buffalo cart ride; handicraft workshop; community meals; boat trip; paddle boat and kayaking; homestay on the lake; and extending your visit to the other tourism sites on Tonle Sap Lake including Prek Toal.
Address
Kaev Poar Commune,
Puok DistrictTelephone
+855 (0) 63 968 666 / +855 (0) 78 806 060 / +855 (0) 69 977 730
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Notice
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Address
Kouk Ruessei village,
Kaev Poar commune, Puok district.Telephone
(+855) 89 497 768
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Address
Doun Tro village,
Lvea commune, Puok District.Telephone
+855 (0) 16 999 465 / +855 (0) 63 964 600
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HANDICRAFTS
Established by Artisans Angkor, the Angkor Silk Farm in Puok offers a free immersive tour of the silk weaving process from mulberry tree to high-class silk emporium. Visitors can take a free tour twice daily via a free shuttle bus from Siem Reap town or they can include a stop here as part of a trip to Mechrey floating village.
Address
Teuk Thla Village,
Khnat Commune, Puok DistrictTelephone
+855 (0) 92 777 464 / +855 (0) 92 777 462
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Notice
The shuttle departs everyday from Artisans Angkor main site in Siem Reap at 9.30am and 1.30pm. Trip back provided.
Visit a local village in Puok District to learn more about traditional weaving techniques, including silk and cotton. As well as pure silk and cotton, the weavers here also experiment with natural fibers, mixing silk and cotton with lotus thread and banana fibre to create softer weaves or more durable weaves. Lotus silk from Cambodia is now famous all over the world and has won an export award in France.
Type
Handicraft
Address
Puok Chas village,
Puok commune, Puok districtTelephone
(+855) 17 61 88 85
HOME STAY
It is a farming homestay where you can visit vegetable plantation, animal production, fiber handicraft, local life and traditional performance.
Type
Home Stay
Address
Roeul village,
Roeul commune, Puok districtTelephone
(+855) 12 963 870
NATURES
Address
Mechrey, Puok District
One of the smaller floating villages on the Tonle Sap Lake in Siem Reap Province, Me Chrey Village is very picturesque. The arrival and departure area is well-organised thanks to the canal that creates a year-round fixed departure point. Boat trips to the village can also include a kayaking experience in the flooded forest during the wet season, which offer the possibility to see some water birds on the lake. Visiting Mechrey Communities includes the options of buffalo cart ride; handicraft workshop; community meals; boat trip; paddle boat and kayaking; homestay on the lake; and extending your visit to the other tourism sites on Tonle Sap Lake including Prek Toal.
Address
Kaev Poar Commune,
Puok DistrictTelephone
+855 (0) 63 968 666 / +855 (0) 78 806 060 / +855 (0) 69 977 730
E-mail and Website
RESTAURANTS
A beautiful and relaxing restaurant where you can stop after the visit of Mechrey. As well as a popular spot for lunch, they also offer a Cambodian cooking class daily. They also offer dinner with a traditional Cambodian dance show. As well as dining, they also offer camping for those that want to stay overnight in this peaceful spot.
Address
Thmei Village,
Kaev Poar Commune, Puok DistrictTelephone
+855 (0) 92 889 845 / +855 (0) 81 252 598 / +855 (0) 17 929 931
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This is a popular local picnic restaurant located in Puok District. Established by locals and using local products, the menu offers typical Cambodian food. It is set in the countryside amid some large trees.
Type
Restaurant
Address
Kouk Trach village,
Khnat commune, Puok district.Telephone
+855 (0) 70 55 86 66
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