Areas Attractions > Tonle Sap

The Floating Village and Port of Chong Khneas are located less than 15km from Siem Reap. It is the perfect place to visit on the Tonle Sap Lake for those that don't have the time to explore Prek Toal or Kompong Phluk.

The Flooded Forest at Kompong Phluk is a mangrove forest on the Tonle Sap Lake floodplain. During the wet season when the forest is flooded only the tips of the trees are visible, whilst during the dry season the flooded forest is not very flooded at all!

Chong Khneas is the floating village at the edge of the lake closest and most accessible to Siem Reap. If you want a relatively quick and easy look at the Tonle Sap Lake, boat tours of Chong Khneas are available, departing from the Chong Khneas boat docks all day long.

Kampong Phluk is a cluster of three villages of stilted houses built within the floodplain about 16 km southeast of Siem Reap. The villages are primarily Khmer and have about 3000 inhabitants between them. The area can be reached by boat from the Chong Khneas or by road.

Kampong Khleang is located on the northern lake-edge about 35 km east of Siem Reap town. It is the largest community on the Lake. The area can be reached by boat from the Chong Khneas docks or by a combination of road to Domdek on Route #6 and then boat to the village, the best method depending on the time of year.

The Bird Sanctuary at the Prek Toal Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve is one of the most important breeding grounds in the whole of Southeast Asia for endangered water-birds. Many different species of rare birds can be found there, including but not limited to Black-headed Ibis, Painted Stork, Greater and Lesser Adjuncts, Spot-billed Pelican, Milky Stork and the Grey-Headed Fish Eagle. Prek Toal is a must see location for any avid birdwatchers visiting Siem Reap or Cambodia. Boat trip to Prek Toal takes about two hours from Chong Kneas boat dock.

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wonderful Services

sokha palace in siemreap is the bigest hotel and big swimming pool good eviroment beautiful gardent .good breakfast.the staffs very frendly and helpfulespecially Miss Chhunny Miss thearaMr.rathana from front desk and Mr dara bellman and Mr.... See More
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Good Hotel

服务态度很好Dalin Ratha Pida Rathana and Chamreoun. Thanks this hotel for make me feel like heaven, it’s huge. I like the swimming pool most, also the breakfast is good too. Everything here is perfect for my holiday!!!
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  Reviewed on September 29, 2018

My holiday

Great hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia. warmthly and nice location for traveler on holiday in front of hotel have night market walk only 5 minute from hotel and have tuk tuk to the town, staffs very friendly and provide a good service especially Ms.... See More
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Sokha Palace Siem Reap: Excellent Stay

Sokha Palace Siem Reap is a fantastic hotel! The beautiful design and peaceful atmosphere made my stay wonderful. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the pool was great. The food was also delicious. But what really stood out was the amazing... See More
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  Reviewed on November 04, 2018

good hotel

I come here for trip with my friends. I like this hotel, the room and pool are clean, breakfast is delicious. service a good. Staff at front desk help me lots, Ms. Pida,Ms.Ratha and Mr.Bunthet they are friendly and helpful. I would like recommend... See More
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