Traditional Khmer Water Blessing by Monk and Lotus Farm Visit

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Siem Reap

  Hotel pick-up is offered. Our guide and driver will be waiting for you at your hotel. The exact pick-up time will depend on your location.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Royal Residence

  After picking you up from your hotel, our local guide will take you to the Royal Residence and its spiritual house "Phreah Ang Chek, Phreah Ang Chom". You will get a comprehensive tour of the the site and our local guide will explain how local people come to the spiritual house for fortune telling and grief counseling. The Royal Residence with its spiritual house is considered one of the most important and sacred locations for people in Siem Reap, known across Cambodia.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Psar Chaa - Old Market

  Meet one of the famous fried banana businesses owner in Siem Reap town that has been open for more than 20 years. Get to try delicious fried banana and sweet potato as a first snack for this tour.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4

  The next will be the lotus farm. On the way, you will already be able to see the lotus fields along the road that leads to Tonle Sap Lake. Enjoy the stunning view of the lotus ponds while our local guide will explain about farming and harvesting methods. Cambodians make use of every component of the flower and lotus is often used in religious decorations and offerings. The edible parts of the plant—the roots, stems, and seeds—are commonly used in Cambodian cuisine. Even a unique type of silk is made from lotus fiber. You will also be able to pick some lotus flowers to prepare for the traditional water blessing ceremony at the temple.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Before getting to the water blessing, you will learn more about Buddhist belief, the role and structure of a local temple, and activities at the temple. Before getting ready for the traditional water blessing, you will have the unique opportunity to talk to a monk at the pagoda and hear about his personal stories. This is your moment to ask any questions related to Buddhism and Cambodian traditional beliefs. After the monk has shared some wisdom, we will present the monk with incense sticks and candles. A bright red symbolic bracelet will be presented to you as a gift for a peaceful life and to remain blessed following the monk's blessing. You can offer prayers for anything you can think of, including good fortune, safe travel, and a long and happy life. PLEASE NOTE: During the water blessing, you will get completely wet, so make sure to bring a towel and clothes to get changed.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Siem Reap

  After the blessing, please change your clothes and get ready to wander the pagoda area. Don't hesitate to ask our guide any further questions you might have – they are there to assist you. Afterward, our tour will conclude, and we'll take you back to your hotel or the city center if you'd like.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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