Koh dach
Description
Koh Dach, Kandal is a picturesque island located on the banks of the Mekong River, upstream of Phnom Penh. Kandal is one of the provinces in Cambodia offering a vast range of sightseeing places and historical sites. Koh Dach, Kandal is one of the popular tourist destinations in the province as well as in Cambodia. The entire area of Koh Dach island covers 30 square kilometers of land lying on the shores of the Mekong River. The travelers, who want a break from the buys and hectic life, can land on this secluded and sleepy island. The tourists can reach the island within a minute from Phnom Penh by availing boats. The island is located on the National Road No. 6a in Kon Dach Commune.
Thing to do at Koh Dach
Koch Dach is an attractive place for local tourists to relax on the weekend or on public holidays. It is very refreshing by nature air and a good place for swimming. Koh Dach is very the best for escape way from the capital life while discovering rural Cambodia, Moreover, you can learn about skill history from the small village there some of them have a lengthy silk-weaving history that stretches back to pre-Angkorian times. While the art is dwindling, countrywide efforts are being made to rekindle the craft. Koh Dach is dotted with weaving communities.
How to get to Koh Dach Island?
Any, tour operators offer day trips to the island, where transportation is organized as part of the package. Alternatively, you can make your own way there by getting a tuk-tuk or moto across the Japanese bridge and driving along Road 6 to the ferry terminal. The ferry costs about 3,000 riels for a tuk-tuk, 1,000 riels for a moto, and 700 riels for a bicycle. Expect to pay between $25 and $30, depending on your negotiating skills, for a tuk-tuk for the day.
