Silk Island (Koh Dach) Tours and Tickets

Silk Island (Koh Dach) is famous for the artisans who live and work there, hand-weaving silk items. Visit this village for a slower-paced escape from Phnom Penh, see the houses built on stilts, and purchase silk scarves and clothes—perfect souvenirs for friends back home.

To get to Silk Island, take a river taxi or charter a boat. The journey to Silk Island is just as much part of the experience as visiting the island itself. Once there, you can take tours on bikes or vespas for a fun way to see the island.

Yes, there are restaurants on Silk Island, mainly local restaurants serving traditional Cambodian food. You’ll also find a craft brewery, which could be welcome on hot, humid days out. After a meal and a beer, head to the beach at the island’s north end to relax.

Yes, Silk Island is good for most kids, who generally enjoy taking boats across the Mekong and riding in tuk-tuks on the island. Some workshops showcase silk worms wiggling around and producing silk strands, which can be an interesting and educational highlight. Keep in mind the stamina of young travelers.

The best time to visit Silk Island is in winter, from November to February, when the weather is generally driest. During the rainy season, the houses on stilts will look like they are floating as water gradually collects underneath them. Be prepared for hot and humid weather all year.

Yes, a visit to Silk Island is worth it if you want a tourist-oriented outing from Phnom Penh. You’ll see the entire silk weaving process, from the worms to the finished product. And, of course, most people find the boat rides there and back to be fun diversions.