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Floating Village Kampong Kleang

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Good morning Ta Prohm temple! Sunrise & small tour.

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Raining falls at Ta Keo temple.
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06/06/2022

Chong Khneas is the nearest village to Siem Reap, located at a distance of approximately 16 km. The village dwells with stilted and floating houses which keeps moving according to the level of water.

You will be surprised to find a floating school and even a church because God and education don’t find an excuse to be prevalent even in the most difficult areas. Do not get scared if you also find crocodiles dilly-dallying in the muddy water of this Tonle Sap Floating Village.

If you want to stay longer, you can dine at the local restaurants and shop local artifacts from the floating markets.

Chong Khneas is a gateway to Battambang and Phnom Penh (the capital of Cambodia). So, if these places are on your itinerary, it is best you travel by boat to have a unique experience.

03/06/2022

Best time to visit Tonle Sap Lake

The best time to visit Tonle Sap Lake is during the rainy season (June to October). Water in the Mekong causes the Tonlé Sap River to reverse its flow which, combined with with the extra water from upstream, means that the lake grows to 5 times its size in the dry season. The surrounding plains and forests overflow, creating a diverse and rich ecosystem. It's also when you can arrange for boat trips to Tonle Sap's many floating villages. Trips to the bird sanctuaries are best from December to April.

During the dry season, the Tonle Sap Lake drains into the Tonle Sap River, which flows into the Mekong River. The lake becomes very shallow and large boats sit on the bottom. During this time, floating villages move further out onto the middle of the lake. The surrounding forests dry up and some bird sanctuaries cannot be reached.

02/06/2022

Tonle Sap Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Also called Boeung Tonle Sap, it has one of the world’s most vibrant ecosystems. There are different species of wildlife in and around the lake, which helped to sustain and grow the ancient Khmer civilisation. It's also famous for its fascinating local communities and their floating villages.

Located in Siem Reap, the massive lake is 250 km in length and 100 km across at its widest point, making it seem like an inland ocean because it is impossible to see the opposite shore from ground level. Surprisingly, it's fairly shallow, with a maximum depth of only 10 metres.