Floating Village Adapting To The Changing Tides

Picking up from where the Khmer Kingdom left off 600 years ago

, Siem Reap the home of the eighth wonder of the world has transformed in to a chic haven of rest and relaxation. Be among the millions of visitor who travel to Siem Reap each year to take in its staggering beauty and amazing history. Find sophisticated cocktails stirred or shaken by talented bartenders, sumptuous meals prepared by international chefs and shopping options that even the flashpacker is sure to delight in.

Some of the best tourist attractions in Siem Reap include; Angkor Wat, Quad Adventure Cambodia, The Happy Ranch, Angkor Thom, Banteay Srei, Ta Prom, Bayon Temple, Preah Khan and the Floating Villages.

Known as the largest lake in Southeast Asia, the Tonle Sap or Great Lake features a unique ecosystem. Supporting over 3 million people of Siem Reap this lake is considered to be among the richest sources of fish in the world. Providing over 75% of the countrys requirement of fish each year; there is also a population of 3,000 persons who co-exist with the changing tides of the river.

Marked as a UNESCO biosphere, the flow of the river changes twice a year and shrinks and swells to four times its size depending on the season. The diverse change contributes to the thriving bird and fish population that inhabits the lake. Alongside this natural wonder, a visitor will find people who subsist along the lake. The floating villages are self sufficient; they have grocery stores, schools, homes and restaurants all built on stilts. One of the well known and easily visited floating villages is called Chong Khneas. Kompong Phluk is further down and can only be accessed by boat. This village is one of the more authentic floating villages, where they construct their homes based on the changing tides.

Enjoy the best of Siem Reap from the comfort of a legendary five star hotel Siem Reap, Raffles Grand Hotel dAngkor. A reputed luxury hotel Cambodia has to offer, guests can enjoy comforts and facilities that cater to even the most discerning.

by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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