CAMBODIA – Siem Reap – Discover the Lotus Farm

Lotus farm workshop situated en route to the Great Lake and surrounded by blooming lotuses, offers travelers a unique opportunity to witness the transformation of these stunning flowers into beautiful silk creations. From the extraction of the natural fibers into the art of hand-weaving, the workshop showcases each stage of production, allowing travelers to appreciate both the complexity and beauty of this ancient craft.

Theme

Classic, Family, Sustainable

Country - City

Cambodia - Siem Reap

Market segment

Groups, Thematic Leisure

Price Level

$$

Max pax

30

Seasonality

All year round

Arrival city

Siem Reap

Departure city

Siem Reap

Description

The lotus farm workshop, situated en route to the Great Lake and surrounded by blooming lotuses, offers travelers a unique opportunity to witness the transformation of these stunning flowers into beautiful silk creations. From the extraction of the delicate fibers into the art of hand-weaving, the workshop showcases each stage of production, allowing travelers to appreciate both the complexity and beauty of this ancient craft.

This farm has established a natural fiber weaving workshop, promoting eco-friendly production methods while providing local artisans with the opportunity to showcase their talents. Moreover, this organization is also supporting sustainable fashion, it plays an important role in empowering local communities by creating jobs and preserving traditional knowledge.

 

Selling points

  • The only workshop in Siem Reap that showcases the creation of natural lotus fiber
  • Possibility to engage in an interactive visit featuring immersive hands-on workshops
  • Discover all the possibilities of transforming a beautiful flower into a versatile material.

Level Of The Excursion

High – This activity strongly supports local communities and/or helps preserve the culture and environment

The Impact Of This Excursion

Economic Impact

Local individual benefits

Community benefits

Additional Information

Visit a lotus farm that transforms natural fibers into biodegradable silk while preserving traditional weaving skills. This eco-friendly workshop supports local artisans, strengthens community livelihoods, and promotes sustainable fashion through responsible, community-based production.

 

 

Time And Transportation

FromToKmByDurationRoad condition
Siem Reap TownLotus Farm10 kmCar / bus / Tuk Tuk20 minGood

 

Duration

  • Duration: 30minutes to 2hours based on the services chosen. 

Min pax

1

Max pax

30

How to sell it

  • Suitable for family with kids and visitors who interested in handicraft production
  • The visit can be customized based on the clients’ available time (from 30minutes to 2hours visits)

Why this activity

  • To understand deeply about the lotus production
  • Discover the art of lotus silk
  • Support sustainable and eco-friendly products

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Competitor comparison

  • Any DMC can book this activity

Pros

  • Sustainable and eco-friendly product
  • An opportunity to visit the traditional craft of lotus silk production.
  • Support local communities
  • Tour duration can be customized

Cons

  • Lotus field is less beautiful during dry season (February until June)

Information

Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday closed on Sunday and public holiday
Morning: 08:00 – 11:00
Afternoon: 13:00 – 16:30

  • Guided visit only => 30minutes
  • Guided visit with boat ride to the lotus field => 1hours 30minutes
  • Guided visit with boat ride and 3 craft workshops => 2hours

 

Important information

 

  • Please bring sun protection for the boat ride.

Price range

$$

Quotation guideline

Siem Reap => Activity => Discovery a Lotus Farm in Cambodia – Samatoa => You have 3 choices to select such as: Visit with expert guide, Supplement for boat trip to visit the lotus field or Workshop 2 hrs.

Inclusion

  • Guided visit or visit with expert
    • guided tour (French and English)
    • tea and biscuits
  • Guided visit with boat ride
    • guided tour (French and English)
    • boat ride on the lotus field
    • tea and biscuits
  • Workshop for 2 hours
    • guided tour (French and English)
    • boat ride on the lotus field
    • 3 activities workshop, (lotus yarn bracelet, lotus paper, dried lotus seed bracelets)
    • tea and biscuits

Exclusion

  • Transportation from/to hotel
  • Other expense

Important notes

  • Please kindly inform the lotus farm in advance before the visit. We are not recommended to walk-in visit.

Contact

Contact person: Mr. Awen Delaval, Director

Email: contact@lotussilkfarm.com

Contact number: 092 529 001 (Telegram)

English

Discover a Lotus Farm in Cambodia
Embark on an unforgettable journey at a Lotus Farm, where the serene beauty of lotus flowers meets the art of sustainable craftsmanship. Your tour begins with a guided tour through the workshop where you’ll learn about the lotus plant’s role in Cambodian culture and religious and its unique property for fabric production.

Duration: 30 minutes (Guided tour only)

Discover a Lotus Farm in Cambodia (with boat tour)
Embark on an unforgettable journey at a Lotus Farm, where the serene beauty of lotus flowers meets the art of sustainable craftsmanship. Your tour begins with a guided tour through the workshop where you’ll learn about the lotus plant’s role in Cambodian culture and religious and its unique property for fabric production. Next, enjoying a boat ride across beautiful lotus ponds, soaking in the scenery as you will ride through blooming lotus blossoms.

Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes (Guided tour + Boat ride)
Recommended season: June to October

Discover the Art and Craft of the Lotus
Embark on an unforgettable journey at the Lotus Farm, where the serene beauty of lotus flowers intertwines with the art of sustainable craftsmanship. Your adventure begins with a guided tour of the workshop, where you’ll discover the lotus plant’s significance in Cambodian culture and religion, as well as its unique use in fabric production. Next, enjoy a peaceful boat ride across stunning lotus ponds, immersing yourself in the picturesque scenery of blooming lotus blossoms. The experience concludes with a hands-on workshop, where you’ll witness the traditional craft of transforming lotus stems into luxurious, eco-friendly fabric—and even have the opportunity to take part in the process.

Duration: 2 hours (Guided tour + Workshop + boat ride)
Recommended season: June to October

French

Découverte de la Ferme du Lotus
Découverte de la ferme de lotus, où la beauté sereine des fleurs de lotus rencontre l’art de l’artisanat durable. Durant la visite guidée de l’atelier, vous découvrirez l’importance de la plante de lotus dans la culture et la religion cambodgiennes, ainsi que ses propriétés uniques pour la production de tissus.

Durée de la visite : 30 minutes (visite guidée)

Découverte de la Ferme du Lotus (avec tour en bateau)
Embarquez pour un voyage inoubliable dans une ferme de lotus, où la beauté sereine des fleurs de lotus rencontre l’art de l’artisanat durable. Votre expérience commence par une visite guidée de l’atelier, où vous découvrirez l’importance de la plante de lotus dans la culture et la religion cambodgiennes, ainsi que ses propriétés uniques pour la production de tissus. Ensuite, vous profiterez d’une paisible promenade en bateau à travers de pittoresques étangs de lotus, vous immergeant dans le paysage époustouflant des lotus en fleurs.

Durée de la visite : 1 heure 30 minutes (visite guidée + promenade en bateau)
Saison recommandée : Juin à octobre

Art & Artisanat du lotus
Embarquez pour une découverte inoubliable de la Ferme du Lotus, où la beauté sereine des fleurs de lotus se mêle à l’art de l’artisanat durable. Votre aventure commence par une visite guidée de l’atelier, où vous découvrirez l’importance de la plante de lotus dans la culture et la religion cambodgiennes, ainsi que son utilisation unique dans la production de tissus. Ensuite, vous profiterez d’une paisible promenade en bateau à travers de magnifiques étangs de lotus, vous immergeant dans le paysage pittoresque des fleurs de lotus dans leur milieu naturel. L’expérience se termine par un atelier pratique, où vous assisterez à la transformation traditionnelle des tiges de lotus en fibres respectueuse de l’environnement, et aurez même la possibilité de participer au processus.

Durée : 2 heures (visite guidée + ateliers + promenade en bateau)
Saison recommandée : Juin à octobre

 

Spanish

Descubra la Granja de Lotos
Descubra la Granja de Lotos, donde la serena belleza de las flores de loto se une al arte de la artesanía sostenible. Durante la visita guiada al taller, conocerá la importancia de la planta de loto en la cultura y la religión camboyanas, así como sus propiedades únicas para la producción de tejidos.

Duración de la visita: 30 minutos (visita guiada)

Descubrimiento de la granja de lotos (con paseo en barco)
Embárquese en un viaje inolvidable a una granja de lotos, donde la serena belleza de las flores de loto se une al arte de la artesanía sostenible. Su experiencia comienza con una visita guiada al taller, donde conocerá la importancia de la planta de loto en la cultura y la religión camboyanas, así como sus propiedades únicas para la producción de tejidos. Después, disfrute de un tranquilo paseo en barco por pintorescos estanques de loto, sumergiéndose en el impresionante paisaje de flores de loto.

Duración de la visita: 1 hora y 30 minutos (visita guiada + paseo en barco)
Época recomendada: de junio a octubre

Arte y artesanía del loto
Embárquese en un inolvidable descubrimiento de la Granja del Loto, donde la serena belleza de las flores de loto se mezcla con el arte de la artesanía sostenible. Su aventura comienza con una visita guiada al taller, donde conocerá la importancia de la planta de loto en la cultura y la religión camboyanas, así como su uso exclusivo en la producción de tejidos. Después, disfrutará de un tranquilo paseo en barca por hermosos estanques de loto, sumergiéndose en el pintoresco paisaje de las flores de loto en su entorno natural. La experiencia concluye con un taller práctico, donde será testigo de la transformación tradicional de los tallos de loto en fibras respetuosas con el medio ambiente, e incluso tendrá la oportunidad de participar en el proceso.

Duración: 2 horas (visita guiada + talleres + paseo en barco)
Temporada recomendada: de junio a octubre

 

Italian

Scoprire la Fattoria del Loto
Scoprite la Lotus Farm, dove la serena bellezza dei fiori di loto incontra l’arte dell’artigianato sostenibile. Durante la visita guidata del laboratorio, scoprirete l’importanza della pianta del loto nella cultura e nella religione cambogiana, nonché le sue proprietà uniche per la produzione di tessuti.

Durata della visita: 30 minuti (visita guidata)

Scoperta della fattoria del loto (con tour in barca)
Partite per un viaggio indimenticabile in una fattoria del loto, dove la serena bellezza dei fiori di loto incontra l’arte dell’artigianato sostenibile. La vostra esperienza inizia con una visita guidata del laboratorio, dove imparerete l’importanza della pianta del loto nella cultura e nella religione cambogiana, nonché le sue proprietà uniche per la produzione di tessuti. In seguito, godetevi un tranquillo giro in barca attraverso i pittoreschi stagni di loto, immergendovi nello scenario mozzafiato dei fiori di loto.

Durata della visita: 1 ora e 30 minuti (visita guidata + gita in barca)
Stagione consigliata: da giugno a ottobre

Arte e artigianato del loto
Partite per un’indimenticabile scoperta della Lotus Farm, dove la serena bellezza dei fiori di loto si fonde con l’arte dell’artigianato sostenibile. La vostra avventura inizia con una visita guidata del laboratorio, dove imparerete l’importanza della pianta del loto nella cultura e nella religione cambogiana, nonché il suo uso unico nella produzione di tessuti. In seguito, farete un tranquillo giro in barca attraverso i bellissimi stagni di loto, immergendovi nel pittoresco paesaggio dei fiori di loto nel loro ambiente naturale. L’esperienza si conclude con un laboratorio pratico in cui si assiste alla tradizionale trasformazione degli steli di loto in fibre ecologiche e si ha la possibilità di partecipare al processo.

Durata: 2 ore (visita guidata + laboratori + gita in barca)
Stagione consigliata: da giugno a ottobre

 

German

Entdecken Sie eine Lotus-Farm in Kambodscha
Begeben Sie sich auf eine unvergessliche Reise zu einer Lotusfarm, wo die ruhige Schönheit der Lotusblume auf die Kunst des nachhaltigen Handwerks trifft. Ihre Tour beginnt mit einer Führung durch die Werkstatt, bei der Sie mehr über die Rolle der Lotuspflanze in der kambodschanischen Kultur und Religion und ihre einzigartigen Eigenschaften für die Stoffherstellung erfahren.

Dauer der Führung: 30 Minuten (nur geführte Tour)

Entdecken Sie eine Lotus-Farm in Kambodscha (mit Bootstour)
Begeben Sie sich auf eine unvergessliche Reise zu einer Lotusfarm, auf der die ruhige Schönheit der Lotusblumen auf die Kunst des nachhaltigen Handwerks trifft. Ihre Tour beginnt mit einer Führung durch die Werkstatt, bei der Sie mehr über die Rolle der Lotuspflanze in der kambodschanischen Kultur und Religion und ihre einzigartigen Eigenschaften für die Stoffherstellung erfahren. Anschließend genießen Sie eine Bootsfahrt über die wunderschönen Lotusteiche und genießen die Landschaft, während Sie durch die blühenden Lotosblüten fahren.

Dauer der Tour: 1 Stunde 30 Minuten (geführte Tour + Bootsfahrt)
Empfohlene Jahreszeit: Juni bis Oktober

Entdecken Sie die Kunst und das Handwerk des Lotus
Begeben Sie sich auf eine unvergessliche Reise auf der Lotusfarm, wo sich die ruhige Schönheit der Lotusblume mit der Kunst des nachhaltigen Handwerks verbindet. Ihr Abenteuer beginnt mit einer Führung durch die Werkstatt, bei der Sie die Bedeutung der Lotuspflanze in der kambodschanischen Kultur und Religion sowie ihre einzigartige Verwendung bei der Herstellung von Stoffen entdecken werden. Genießen Sie anschließend eine friedliche Bootsfahrt über die atemberaubenden Lotusteiche und tauchen Sie ein in die malerische Kulisse der blühenden Lotusblüten. Das Erlebnis endet mit einem praktischen Workshop, bei dem Sie das traditionelle Handwerk der Umwandlung von Lotosblütenstängeln in luxuriöse, umweltfreundliche Stoffe kennenlernen – und sogar die Möglichkeit haben, an diesem Prozess teilzunehmen.

Dauer: 2 Stunden (geführte Tour + Workshop + Bootsfahrt)
Empfohlene Saison: Juni bis Oktober