Khmer Local Village

  Not only jam-packed with exquisite temples and pagodas throughout the country, Cambodia is also home to some of the most traditional floating villages hardly touched by modernity. Visiting floating villages in Cambodia is an authentic experience that gives travelers a taste of local life in this incredible country. Look through the list of best floating villages of Cambodia brought to you by  Top Mekong Cruises  and enjoy an extra day to explore these delightful attractions during your journey in Cambodia.

Mechrey floating village is 25km southwest of Siem Reap and an entry point into the  Prek Toal Core Bird Reserve  which offers guests some best bird-watching spots. If you are a wildlife lover, Mechrey floating village Siem Reap is a perfect place to check out.  

  As one of the famous floating villages of Tonle Sap, Cambodia, Kampong Phluk is another popular must-see attraction in Siem Reap for those in search of authentic experience in rural Cambodia. Located right in the main entrance to the Tonle Sap Lake, Kompong Phluk village offers a special opportunity to experience the wonder of a floating village with its rich culture and serene surroundings.

  As an easy getaway from   Phnom Penh , Kampong Chhnang floating village is a great way to experience the Cambodia rural life and the diversity of culture and local way of life. Lying on a river near Tonle Sap Lake, this typical floating village consists of different wooden houses on stilts. The village is home to various different ethnic groups living happily together.

  Kompong Khleang is one of the less-visited floating villages on   Tonle Sap Lake , Cambodia. Although it does not attract the number of tourists as other Cambodia floating villages, it’s still a go-to destination for travelers looking for a more authentic look into the real Cambodian village life. Cruising around Kompong Khleang village, you can see both stilted and floating houses as well as other buildings such as schools, temples and a hospital.

  Chong Kneas is the closet floating village in  Siem Reap  (about 16 kilometers from downtown Siem Reap) with more than 5,000 residents, many of them are descendants of Vietnamese immigrants. Nestled at the edge of Tonle Sap Lake – the biggest lake in Cambodia, Chong Kneas floating village offers a nice glimpse of rural landscapes and local way of life.