Siem Reap is famous for Angkor Wat, but there’s more to this city than ancient ruins. It’s also a great place to learn about Cambodia’s living traditions and community crafts.
Learn to Cook the Khmer Way
Join a local cooking class and discover the flavours behind traditional Cambodian dishes. From market visits to hands-on prep, you’ll learn to make meals like fish amok and green mango salad. Many classes are conveniently located near top accommodation spots with great Siem Reap hotel deals for culture-focused travellers.
Explore the Art of Silk Weaving
Visit workshops where artisans still use traditional wooden looms to create silk scarves and garments. These weavers often work through social enterprises that support women and rural families. Staying at properties like FCC Angkor by Avani gives you easy access to such cultural spots.
Take Part in a Traditional Dance Workshop
Apsara dance is storytelling through movement. At local cultural centres, you can try on the costumes, learn the gestures, and understand the meaning behind each step.
Meet the Pottery Makers of the Village
Just outside the city, communities still use ancient techniques to make pots and clay stoves. Join a pottery workshop to try your hand at shaping clay and see how these crafts remain part of daily life.
