Storytelling Culture Walk — Phare Circus Founding CEO, Siem Reap

1. 30m · Admission ticket included
   Wat Po Langka Pagoda — We’ll begin at a pagoda and later close with another, tracing the foundation of Cambodian beliefs. Here you’ll learn how pagodas have shaped the past, present, and aspiring future of our communities. You’ll also glimpse to the exact spot I was born at, including memories of my early childhood.
2. Siem Reap Riverside Park
   10m
   Boeung Donpa Bridge — Pass by and admire the new bridge built over the one from my story. Remember the person who made it possible: SOU Chan Huot, also known as LIM Tech Huot — whose legacy I walk upon and honor as I begin a new chapter in life.
3. 40m
   Phum Boeung Donpa Village — Walk through my birth village, Phum Boeung Donpa. Hear stories of resilience,
   generosity, and “meh tenh” — presence, care, humanity. Visit homes, including mine when I was a youth, connect with villagers, hear their stories.
4. 25m
   École française d’Extrême-Orient (EFEO)—A serene colonial‑era site of memory and knowledge. On working and working days, you will explore rare archives, admire architecture, immerse in installations from the center's reserches and recall textile traditions once alive here. Nestled near the Angkor Conservation compound, is a serene architectural gem. Its graceful colonial-era buildings and tranquil library invite quiet reflection. EFEO’s presence in Siem Reap dates back to 1907, when it was entrusted with the inventory and preservation of Angkor monuments. A year later, it established the Angkor Conservation Office, which became a hub for safeguarding temple artifacts and conducting archaeological research.
   - Explore the EFEO Library, which holds over 3,000 volumes in Khmer, French, and English, plus rare maps and archives from 1908–1975.
   - Admire the architecture, blending French colonial design with Cambodian elements.
5. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Wat Preah En Kosar
   End your journey with art, culture, and reflection
   At Wat Preah En Kosar, the experience closes on a deeply personal and cultural note. Admire the vibrant murals sponsored in 1990 by your mother, meet local artists, and share reflections that help sustain access for others.
   If the timing is right, join in the offering of alms to Buddhist monks—a meaningful gesture of generosity. As a bonus, engage in a special discussion on meditation, exploring ānāpānasati (mindfulness of breathing) and Vipassanā (insight practice), for a deeper spiritual dimension.

Pickup details

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We’ll meet at your hotel or preferred location, perhaps over coffee for a welcome and intention‑setting. If you have your own driver, I’ll happily join. Otherwise, we provide transport: remork, car, or van depending on comfort and group size.
We’ll meet at your hotel or preferred location, perhaps over coffee for a welcome and intention‑setting. If you have your own driver, I’ll happily join. Otherwise, we provide transport: remork, car, or van depending on comfort and group size.

Gentle Note: This experience follows Viator’s Non‑Refundable cancellation policy, as alternative option does not suit our operations. Guests booking directly with Daraism & Artists benefit from added flexibility in scheduling and wider availability.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels