- Area: Siem Reap Province > Krong Siem Reab > Sangkat Chong Knies > Chong Kneas Village
- | Type: Attractions
Located 16 km south of the Siem Reap city center and 5 km south of Phnom Kroam, Chong Kneas is one of the most popular of the several floating villages that line the great Tonle Sap Lake. It is accessed easily by a good sealed road that leads to the pier and ticket office and is very close to the mountain temple of Phnom Krom, a popular sunset spot.
From, the ticket office, which is located by the boat pier and about 3km upstream of the floating village itself. There is a road that leads part way to the village although this is usually underwater and only open to locals.
The boat tour lasts around 2 hours along the river to the edge of the Tonle Sap, looping around the “island” and passing by the floating homes and shops of the small fishing community, with a couple of stops. You also get a grand view out over the open waters of the Tonle Sap, which can be spectacular at sunset, and then back to the pier.
Ticket Prices
There is a range of boat options depending on the size of your group (prices correct as of 19/01/2024).
Small Boat – 1-5 passengers | $28 |
Small Boat – 1-8 passengers | $38 |
Medium Boat – 1-14 passengers | $70 |
Medium Boat – 1-19 passengers | $90 |
Medium Boat – 1-25 passengers | $120 |
Big Boat – 1-35 passengers | $150 |
Big Boat – 1-42 passengers | $180 |
Getting There
You can take a tuk-tuk or car or moto, along good sealed roads from Siem Reap city center. It takes around 25 mins and will cost around $3-$4 one-way in a tuk-tuk, you can negotiate how much for the driver to wait and return you.
Note: The map marker below is positioned on floating village area while the ticket office and pier location can be seen here on Google Maps.
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Site Info
- Site Name: Chong Kneas Floating Village Khmer Name: ចុងឃ្នាស
- Reference ID: HA6975 | Posted: November 13, 2021 | Last Update: January 21st, 2024
- Tags/Group: Floating Village
- Location: Siem Reap Province > Krong Siem Reab > Sangkat Chong Knies > Chong Kneas Village