Tonle Sap (The Great Lake)
The Tonle Sap Lake is about 30 minutes south of Siem Reap. It is said to be the world’s largest freshwater lake. It’s approximately 2500 square km but during the wet season, it swells to 12,000 square km. Floating fishing village dot the semi-submerged forest that lines the flood plane rim of the lake, offering a unique ecosystem with birds and other wildlife.
Charter a boat for the trip is about USD20 for 1-2hr trip but could cost you cheaper if you join group. A variety of tours are also offered in the area, including birding, and Tonle Sap is a home to 120 bird species. Alternatively, there is a Sampan Boat Tour which offers exursions with overnights on board the boat.
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