Siem Reap Day Trips

Tonlé Sap Lake

Boeung Tonlé Sap (Tonlé Sap Lake) is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia and boasts a rich and diverse eco-system. Inhabitants include birds, fish, crocodiles, turtles, macaques and otter, as well as villagers living in stilted or floating houses. The Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary in the Tonlé Sap Biosphere Reserve is home to ibis, stork, pelicans and fish eagles; the best time to view these birds is in the dry season. There is also a Tonlé Sap Exhibition in Siem Reap, showcasing Khmer heritage through a display of the local people's culture and environment.

Address: The lake is about 9 miles (15km) south of Siem Reap; Telephone: Tonlé Sap Exhibition (0)63 964 694; Transport: The ferry between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap crosses the lake and docks at the village of Chong Khneas. The Tonlé Sap Exhibition is on the road to Angkor Wat, just past the Jayavarman VII Hospital.; Opening time: All are open daily, the exhibition is closed from 12pm to 2pm; Admission: Chong Khneas floating village boat tour, US$6. Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary entrance, US$5; tour US$15-25. Tonlé Sap Exhibition, free.