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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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  Reviewed on November 01, 2018

Wonderfull service

I stayed there for two days and i got an excellent service from MS. Chanra and MS. Ratha. They both are so friendly and helpful . And the hotel is very beautiful and so fresh when i get up i have a good feel cause of the view of the hotel.i will be... See More
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  Reviewed on November 27, 2018

Very good hotel

Sokha Palace very good place to stay The hotel very Good And big place in Siam reap province, In here many good staffs and good service such as,Miss Theara and chhunny Rathana chamreoun. When I am coming ,they are giving me a warm welcome
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  Reviewed on May 09, 2025

Amazing stat

We had an amazing stay at the hotel .amazing staff assistance and we thoroughly enjoyed .also buffet breakfast is delicious and restaurant staff amazing services as well @ Mr.chaaya, mr .Klot, Mr.Rach & msKimteang.thanks for serving us well
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  Reviewed on February 10, 2025

Underpriced! Take advantage!

This place is worth way more than it costs you to stay here. The rooms are huge, the bed was huge, and the balcony was a terrifically pleasant place to sip Coffee in the morning. [I was on the shady side]. You can have the pool almost to yourself in... See More
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  Reviewed on May 05, 2025

Trip with team work

Everything was perfect since we arrived till checked out, the front staffs really gave us a warm welcome Nirodey Kimnai and chamreun. Delicious food good rooms and great pool, I’ll come back again in the future with my family to celebrate our... See More
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