Cambodia ◦ Siem Reap | Kampong Phluk: The Floating Village of Tonlé Sap

by YU-LING

最後更新/Last Updated:2025-03-15

Cambodia, surrounded by mountains on three sides, is home to the Mekong River, which originates in Qinghai, China, and Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake - Tonlé Sap.

◦ The Floating Village

The fish, shrimp, and water birds of Tonlé Sap Lake receive ample nourishment from the sediment of the Mekong River, making the fishing industry abundant during both the dry and rainy seasons. Wherever there is water and fish, it attracts people to live by the water. Over time, this has created a unique cultural landscape known as the "floating village."

◦ The Forest in Tonlé Sap

My friend and I took a boat to experience the local way of life. Every building we passed by, whether they were homes or public places like shops, hospitals, schools, and gas stations, everything was happening on the water.

After passing numerous floating villages, we switched to a small boat and paddled slowly into the forest, finally reaching a mysterious area where trees were intertwined. The surroundings gradually became quiet, with only the gentle sound of oars touching the surface of the lake.

⛵Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour

◦ Siem Reap Travel Guide
01|Things To Do in Siem Reap

🌄Angkor Temples Sunrise Tour
⛵Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour
🛖Siem Reap Half Day City Tour
💃🏻Apsara Dance Show, Buffet Dinner and Hotel Pickup

02|Transportation in Siem Reap

🚗Siem Reap International Airport Transfers
🚗Siem Reap Private Car Charter
🚍Angkor Wat Private Tour by Tuk-Tuk

03|Hotels in Siem Reap

🏨Shintana Saya La Maison
🏨The Twizt – Lifestyle Hostel & Hotel

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