Begin the day with an ox cart ride in Kampong Tralach to a local temple before driving to Oudong. Oudong was Cambodia's former royal capital until it relocated to Phnom Penh in 1866. In Oudong Monastery's main temple, receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the resident monks, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience. Return to Emerald Harmony and sail to Phnom Penh. Spend the afternoon at leisure, either experiencing one of the DiscoverMORE excursions, visiting the Central Market, or relaxing onboard. After dinner, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy Phnom Penh by night on a remork (local tuk-tuk) tour. EmeraldPLUS: A traditional Buddhist Monk blessing: Receive a traditional blessing from a Buddhist monk in a local pagoda. Learn how to pray and take part in a meaningful ceremony that supports the resident monks' daily meal, gaining a respectful insight into Cambodian spiritual traditions. EmeraldPLUS: Phnom Penh by night on a remork (tuk-tuk) tour: See Phnom Penh after dark from a traditional remork, Cambodia's tuk-tuk. Travel through lively streets and past illuminated landmarks, taking in the capital's changing rhythm as markets, cafes, and evening gatherings bring the city to life. DiscoverMORE: A silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei (Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 2.5 hours, extra expense): Board a ferry boat and cross the Mekong River to Koh Oknha Tei Island. Travel by tuk-tuk through the local villages and learn about the farmers lives with a stop at a villager's house for some local fruit tasting. Continue to Chamkar Snae Silk Craft where you can witness the entire process of silk creation, through the life cycle of the silk worm, to the harvesting of the silk cocoons and the creation of beautiful silk weavings on wooden hand looms. Best of all, you may find a lovely handmade souvenir of what you saw being created. DiscoverMORE: Craft Beer Adventure by remork (Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 2.5 hours, extra expense): Traveling around Phnom Penh by local remork, visit a couple of local breweries to enjoy a tour of their facilities, and of course, some samples of their craft and local pub grub. Try tasting boards of some of Cambodia's best-selling craft beers to determine which is your favorite to try again! The tour includes lively visits to an underground brewery, cozy beer gardens, personal brewery tours with the brewers, when available, giving you the opportunity to mix with the locals and expats at their favorite hangouts. DiscoverMORE: Samai Distillery (Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 2.5 hours, extra expense): Embark on an immersive journey through the art of rum-making at Samai, Cambodia's first premium rum distillery. Delve into the meticulous process behind creating handcrafted local rums, each one a testament to the unique flavor profiles and character derived from Cambodia's rich terroir and natural resources. Engage your senses as you explore the raw materials, savor signature rum tastings, and uncover the secrets of crafting creative rum cocktails. Elevate your experience and skills with a hands-on bartending techniques training session led by an expert mixologist, where you'll create your own cocktails. Then, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the free-flow bar, accompanied by Latin music and a selection of cold cuts, as you soak in the ambiance before returning to the ship. ...
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