Koh Dach
Cambodia
We will visit to the Silk Island, where you can see countryside out of the busy city and learn about Cambodia silk processing at silk farm. You also have opportunity to shop for some souvenirs and traditional handicrafts by hand product in Cambodia.
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Koh Dach, an extraordinary river island that stands as a living monument to the enduring legacy of traditional Cambodian craftsmanship. Situated idyllically in the Kandal province, this remarkable destination is widely…
Listen in the app2The Ferry Terminal and Island Gateway
As we begin our detailed exploration precisely where the river crossing concludes, the ferry terminal area serves as our gateway into the authentic agrarian reality of Koh Dach. Stepping off the metal ramp of the sturdy vessel…
Listen in the app3The Surviving Mulberry Gardens
Moving inland from the dusty riverbanks, our path brings us to a quiet, seemingly unassuming patch of agricultural land located behind the traditional village homes. Here, we encounter the foundational element of the entire silk…
Listen in the app4The Silkworm Rearing Enclosure
Just a short distance from the mulberry shrubs, we enter a sheltered, carefully climate controlled area that serves as the maternity ward and nursery for the Bombyx mori. This is the silkworm rearing enclosure, a space dedicated…
Listen in the app5The Cocoon Boiling and Extraction Station
Transitioning from the quiet rustling of the nursery, we arrive at a space dominated by the elements of fire and water. This is the cocoon boiling and extraction station, the critical juncture where biology is forcefully…
Listen in the app6The Silk Dyeing and Preparation Courtyard
Moving onward, we step into a vibrant, colorful open air courtyard that serves as the chemical and artistic laboratory of the island. This is the silk dyeing and preparation area. …
Listen in the app7The Traditional Hand-Loom Weaving Deck
We now approach the rhythmic, beating heart of the entire island enterprise. Positioned under the deep, protective shade of a raised wooden house, we find the traditional hand loom weaving deck. …
Listen in the app8The Artisan's Home and Fabric Display Area
Stepping slightly away from the deafening clack of the active loom, we enter the quieter, more intimate space of the artisan's home, which simultaneously functions as a retail display area. Here, the humid breeze rustles through…
Listen in the app9The Riverfront Park and Plantation Trails
To conclude our physical exploration of the island, we must leave the dense concentration of the village homes and the sheltered weaving decks, stepping out onto the broader agricultural pathways that crisscross Koh Dach. As you…
Listen in the app10Closing
As we conclude our immersive journey through the heart of Koh Dach, it is essential to pause and synthesize the myriad impressions gathered across this remarkable thirty square kilometer sanctuary. From the moment we stepped off…
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What is Koh Dach?
Koh Dach is a place in Cambodia with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 11.6843, 104.9448 |
| Last updated |