Chong Kneas Floating Village

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.

Map

*Important: mapped location may only be approximated to the district level/village only. To visit sites outside the tourist zones you should seek a local guide from the area read more.

Site Info

Rodney Charles LHuillier

Living in Asia for over a decade and now residing in beautiful Siem Reap - Contact via [email protected] - more..

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