About Tonle sap lake

Need a novel experience, head towards the largest body of fresh water in Southeast Asia, yes! The “Tonle sap lake”, Siem Reap. The surprising thing is that the direction of the flow of water in this lake changes twice a year. November to May is the country’s dry season where the lake empties into the Mekong River. Hence, during that phase the lake’s natural features seem less spectacular. The rainy season from August to September, the waters enters the enormous lake and the view of-course is enhanced.  

The floating market, the local people living in floating houses made of bamboo and stilted houses, the beautiful sunset from the lake are a treat to your eyes. Fishing is the main source of income here. This lake shelters a large number of endangered bird species too. 

How else to end the wonderful day at the lake but to opt for the cruise trip on the lake, indulging in champagne and recording the ambience of the place within you. 

Must See

  • Magnificent Queen Tara, the biggest boat on the lake.
  • Crocodile farms
  • Mangrove trees
  • Farms a variety of fish
  • Harbors communities of floating villages
    • Three villages that can be visited are: 
    • Chong Khneas
    • Kampong Phluk
    • Kampong Khleang

How to reach

From Chong Kneas the entrance fee is $20 (81847 Cambodian riel) per person. It includes a boat trip through the floating village and takes you to the beginning of the Tonle Sap lake . This also includes local tourism tax. There should be no additional fee.

 

Tips

  • Visit when the lake is filled with water, so that you can watch the sunset here.
  • You can also enjoy a grand sunset cruise on Tonle Sap Lake.
  • Have a lovely buffet with all inclusive drinks on the Queen Tara, that is the biggest boat on the lake.
  • Remember that during the rainy season, the trip to the village will be like a highway on water, so be prepared.
  • During dry season the lake is shallow.
  • Tourism dollars help many people here, so if possible do keep some extra dollars.
  • During the rainy season take raincoats and be prepare to get drenched. 
  • Do visit the crocodile and fish farm.
  • At the entrance of the lake there are houseboats with crocodile farms and souvenir shops.

Visit Time

Sunday:          Open 24 hours
Monday:         Open 24 hours
Tuesday:        Open 24 hours
Wednesday:   Open 24 hours
Thursday:       Open 24 hours
Friday:            Open 24 hours
Saturday:       Open 24 hours

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 31.08°C

 

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