Description
Chong Kneas is a lake-margin settlement and boat departure area near Phnom Krom.
Floating structures and usable landings change with the water. Agree stops and any optional charges before boarding.
Destination and visitor context ↗How to Get There
Travel south from Siem Reap toward Phnom Krom and the Chong Kneas lake approach by car or tuk-tuk. Continue from the departure area by boat for a village or sunset trip. Landings move with Tonle Sap water levels; the map marks the wider departure area.
Road and transport context ↗Admission
Boat trips and community or conservation activities are separate services. A reliable fixed tariff for this whole area is not published in the reviewed sources; the boat type, duration and programme determine the total.
Things to Do
Use an authorised departure service and request a clear description of the route and total cost.
Destination and visitor context ↗What to Eat
Try rice noodles, amok or a rice-and-vegetable meal around the Old Market or Wat Bo. Carry water and a snack for temple or lake excursions.
Where to Stay
Stay around the Old Market, Wat Bo or central Siem Reap River for restaurants and onward transport. Angkor and the lake villages are separate excursions from the city.
Best Time to Visit
Higher water in the rainy season opens more flooded-forest routes; lower water exposes banks, stilts and longer land approaches. Early morning is useful for birdwatching and cooler boat travel.
Before You Go
Wear a suitable life jacket for boat travel, shade your head and protect electronics from spray. Keep distance from birds and fishing gear, and take your rubbish back to shore.
Videos
Watch visits and stories about this place. Older footage may show different access, facilities or river conditions.
Chong Kneas Floating Village - Recorded Visit
By Angkor Wat Tour
Recorded destination context matched by published title and creator. Recording date, current access and live playback are not guaranteed; use Open original if playback is restricted.
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Location map
Area overview: Chong Kneas village-area reference
Shows the wider destination area. Entrances, parking and boat landings can be elsewhere.
Location reference ↗Tonle Sap lake margin, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Guide reviewed 25 October 2026. Prices and access can change.
