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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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Very good Hotal!

sokha palace is very good and the services is very wonderful !Ms Chhunny and Ms Sokuntherar are nice and beautifully,I am very happy to stay here! I want to come here again with my family !I love this Hotel!
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  Reviewed on March 03, 2025

Home away from Home

Staff were so friendly, helpful and accommodating. Love the food, very quiet and the location is central to all the sites and city. This hotel is kids friendly and very clean. OMG the pool is super clean and amazing. Love love love everything about... See More
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  Reviewed on October 09, 2018

Excellent service

Excellent serviceI had a wonderful time staying at the Sokha Siem Reap hotel. Staff were friendly and Mr. Nirodey helpful. Breakfast at the restaurant was excellent. The rooms were clean and good size. dinner. Great pool
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  Reviewed on November 24, 2018

Sokha Palace Siem Reap

Sokha Palace Siem Reap is the biggest hotel in Siem Reap town. It’s a good place and beautiful place also like a garden and a big parking. In this place have a lot of building and a lot of room for tourists international guest and Khmer guest... See More
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  Reviewed on February 24, 2025

Our Pleasant Stay at Sokha Palace Siem Reap

We stayed at Sokha Palace Siem Reap Hotel. An excellent place to stay with very helpful staff. The choice for breakfast is vast catered for all nationals The helpful staff led by Mr Phyrun, and the front desk staff Ms Sotina and Mr. Charoeun.. Thank... See More
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