Neighbourhood · Tonlé Sap, Siem Reap

Kampong Phluk

Kampong Phluk
Photo: Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Houses stand on tall wooden poles above the water. Families fish and raise livestock in the seasonal floods. Boat trips pass through the flooded forest nearby.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 5 of Siem Reap: One Week

Visiting Kampong Phluk: what to know

Tickets
No entry fee required.
Time needed
Two to three hours.
Best time
November to April.
Getting there
Boat from piers near Siem Reap.

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Kampong Phluk FAQs

How do I reach Kampong Phluk?

Join a boat tour from Siem Reap. The journey takes about one hour each way.

What will I see on a visit?

Stilt houses, a local school, and the flooded forest around the village.

When is the water level highest?

From July to October the lake rises and houses sit above deep water.

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