Tonle Sap

These wooden stilts will be under water in rainy season

The largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, Tonlé Sap is of great importance to Cambodia. It changes size with the seasons, increasing in size, from 2,500 square kilometres to 12,500 square kilometres, during the monsoon. Tonlé Sap is home to many ethnic Vietnamese and numerous Cham communities who live in floating villages. From glorious temples and rich heritage to rare wildlife, tropical beaches, and great eco-tourism spots, here are 11 of the best things to see in Cambodia.

Kampong Khleang is one of the floating villages in Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap Cambodia - the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.

Photo about Floating House and Houseboat on the Tonle Sap lake, between Battambang and Siem reap. Cambodia. Image of mirror, reflection, forest - 7023867

Explore the unique Tonle Sap Lake and cruise past the floating villages on a #BunnikTour through #Cambodia

Photo about Floating House and Houseboat on the Tonle Sap lake, between Battambang and Siem reap. Cambodia. Image of asian, battambang, lake - 7023682

Kompong Phhluk, Great Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia

A children paddling along traveling in her washbasin or washing tub on the Tonle Sap lake, This is a way life and transportation amongst the local population especially during the Monsoon season. Going from house to house. Cambodia

Kompong Khleang Floating Village is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Cambodia, offering travelers a unique and authentic glimpse into the local culture and way of life. Situated on the vast Tonle Sap Lake, the village is home to stilted houses, bustling floating markets, and a vibrant community that has preserved their customs ... Read more

A trifecta of climate change, hydropower dams and illegal fishing are threatening the Tonle Sap, and the people who rely on its fish.