Koh Chen river cruises call at a village you tend to hear before you see it, one of the most memorable craft stops on a Mekong River cruise. This small island village, the famous Silver Village, rings with the tap of small hammers as artisans beat sheets of silver and copper into bowls, boxes and ornaments by hand.
It is a craft that has defined Koh Chen for generations, much of it once destined for the royal court. Wander between the family workshops, watch a pattern emerge under the hammer, and pick up a piece directly from the maker. Quiet, skilful and entirely unhurried, it is a stop that rewards a slow look.
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