Khao Sok is perfectly situated on the mainland between Phuket, Krabi, Khao Lak and Koh Samui, the most popular destinations in Southern Thailand. It is a fantastic place to go on vacation. Close and personal elephant encounters, jungle trekking on foot and canoeing are all possible activities, which will give you the experience of a lifetime.
Khao Sok’s landscape is a blend of tropical evergreen forest and rainforest, hosting about 200 different floral species per hectare, marking it as a biodiverse haven. This rich habitat welcomes an array of diligent and astonishing wildlife, including 48 mammal species, 311 bird species, over 30 bat species, and a plethora of reptiles and insects, showcasing a vibrant tapestry of life in every corner.
Longing to craft a special jewelry for your beloved or for your own? Join this workshop where you can hands -on making unique jewelry from a local Laos artisans, the design is exclusively just by you! Transfer to The Garden of Eden, a small locally owned and operated jewelry shop offering handcrafted products from local artisans for you to choose from Beginner to Advanced. Here you will take part in a class to make your own jewelry while learning from local artists. You will learn to use different techniques and are able to choose from a variety of materials. Such as paper and Silk as a unique feature, we make custom orders that will fit your taste perfectly and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on the balcony overlooking the Nam Khan River.
The Khmer Krom (literally, the ‘Khmer from Below’ (the Mekong)) mainly inhabit the Mekong delta region in the south-west of Vietnam. They are one of the largest minorities in Vietnam, numbering over 1.26 million. Many studies have confirmed that the Khmer people in Vietnam are descendants of immigrants from the Chenla Kingdom, a Khmer civilization considered to be the predecessor of the Khmer empire at Angkor. Despite the very long history of settlement, the Khmer people in Vietnam still well preserve their traditions and culture, while also accept cultural integration with Vietnamese.
Your special day tour to Tra Vinh will give you an interesting insight of Khmer community in Vietnam. Ride on tuk tuk or bicycle to have sight-seeing around Khmer village, seeing the painted- walls along the village streets – the paintings describe the assertive characters about the Khmer culture and daily – life in the region. Stop at a Khmer family where host will invite you with homemade Khmer pop rice and honey tea. Enjoy the Khmer dance by young Khmer dancer. Continue to other Khmer artisans’ houses to learn about the making of gypsum Buddhist statues and bamboo crafts. Wind your way to a 900-year-old Khmer pagoda to listen to the legendary of Ba Om, following by a cozy lunch with Khmer specialties.
