Tonle sap lake cambodia

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Tonle Sap Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and is the second most popular attraction in Siem Reap, after Angkor Wat.

The Tonle Sap Lake is the most prominent feature on the map of Cambodia - a huge dumbbell-shaped body of water stretching across the northwest of the country. Also called Boeung Tonle Sap, it hosts one of the world’s most vibrant ecosystems, with massive numbers of many different species of wildlife in and around the lake, which helped to sustain and grow the ancient Khmer civilisation and continues to supply Siem Reap restaurants. It is also famous for its fascinating local communities and their floating villages. The massive lake is as much as 250 km in length and 100 km across at its widest point, making it seem like an inland ocean because it is impossible to see the opposite shore from ground level. Surprisingly, it is actually fairly shallow, with a maximum depth of only 10 metres, but the sheer size of it means that it can hold up to 80 km3 of water.

There are actually several so-called floating villages located on and around the Tonle Sap Lake and they are all somewhat different. Naturally, most of the villages depend on the lake for the natural resources it provides, in terms of fishing and wetlands. These are some typical floating villages around Tonle Sap: Chong Khneas, Kampong Phluk, Kampong Khleang, Prek Toal.

Vietnam Laos Cambodia

18 days 17 nights

Ho Chi Minh > Mekong Delta > Tien Giang > Ho Chi Minh > Da Nang > Hoi An > Hue > Ha Noi > Ha Long Bay > Ninh Binh > Ha Noi > Luang Prabang ( Laos ) > Siemreap ( Cambodia )

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Indochina countries ( Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia ) share a common cultural heritage yet possess their own unique personalities and histories as well. The French ruled this area, collectively known as Indochine, from the late 1800’s through the mid-20th century. The French influence still remains in some areas, mingling with the cultural influences of China and India.

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16 Days Indochina Treasures

16 days 15 nights

Ha Noi > Ninh Binh > Ha Long Bay > Ha Noi > Hue > Da Nang > Hoi An > Da Nang > Ho Chi Minh > Mekong Delta > Ho Chi Minh > Siemreap ( Cambodia ) > Luang Prabang ( Laos )

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This package tour will bring you to the land of beautiful landscapes and hospitable people located in the Indochina peninsula including Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. In each country, you are expanded your knowledge to understand the lifestyle, customs and habits of people there. Besides, you will admire many amazing scenes, many structures with cultural and historic values.

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Siemreap ( Cambodia ) > Luang Prabang ( Laos ) > Ha Noi > Ha Long Bay > Ha Noi > Hue > Hoi An > Da Nang > Ho Chi Minh > Tien Giang > Mekong Delta > Ho Chi Minh

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The three jewels of Indochina – Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia – share a common cultural heritage yet possess their own unique personalities and histories as well. The French ruled this area, collectively known as Indochine, from the late 1800’s through the mid-20th century. The French influence still remains in some areas, mingling with the cultural influences of China and India.Laos is the least developed of the three former French Indochinese states and offers travelers an unparalleled glimpse of traditional Southeast Asian life. After two decades of isolation from the outside world, this landlocked, sparsely populated country is enjoying peace, stabilizing its political and economic structures, and admitting foreign visito...

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Ho Chi Minh > Vinh Long > Can Tho > An Giang > Phnom Penh > Siemreap ( Cambodia )

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Mekong Delta tours to Cambodia will be enjoyable for travelers. Mekong Delta sides are best illustrated through this tour. You can enjoy the daily life of local people here, admire the noisy floating markets or enjoy special fruits in the orchards. All brings you to peaceful time. Leave the Mekong delta by speed boat, you will begin the next journey to the land of the temples, Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat architectures containing many mysteries that captivate many visitors in Cambodia.

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Ha Noi > Ninh Binh > Ha Long Bay > Ha Noi > Da Nang > Hoi An > Hue > Ho Chi Minh > Vinh Long > Ho Chi Minh > Siemreap ( Cambodia )

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