Explore Floating Villages in Siem Reap

Located just south of Siem Reap, the floating villages of Tonlé Sap Lake offer a rare window into Cambodia’s resilient and waterbound way of life. As Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, Tonlé Sap expands and contracts dramatically with the seasons, shaping the rhythms of the communities that live along its edge.

Set out by boat to explore villages such as Kampong Phluk, Kampong Khleang, or Chong Kneas, where homes, schools, and markets rise on stilts above the floodplain or float entirely on water. Depending on the time of year, you may glide through submerged forests or cruise wide, open channels dotted with fishing boats and floating gardens.

Along the way, observe traditional fishing practices, stop at a crocodile enclosure or floating pagoda, and meet locals who call the lake home. Many excursions include the chance to dine at a floating restaurant or support small community run shops offering handmade crafts.

More than a scenic detour, the floating villages reveal the adaptability and resourcefulness of Cambodia’s rural communities, deeply shaped by the geography of the land and water they inhabit.

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