Chong Kneas Floating Village: A Floating World

Chong Kneas is an extraordinary floating villageschool by boat. Chong Kneas Elementary School
located by the border of the Tonle Sap Lake.also has an interesting basketball court. The court
Travellers can explore this unusual village which isis constructed skilfully with rails on each side. This
positioned approximately 30 minutes away fromway, the children and ball will remain within the
the heart of Siem Reap.court at all times.
The road leading towards the Chong KneasApart from the Lake, village and its astonishing
floating village is full of paddy fields and stiltedschool the next big attraction undoubtedly is the
houses which provide an interesting prelude to theFish and Crocodile farm. Visitors to the Chong
real attractions. Travellers will also pass theKneas Floating Village usually enjoy feeding the
ancient temple located at the top of Phnom Kromfish at the Catfish farm. The Crocodile farm is
hill which is also well worth a visit.also located right next to the fish farm and
After a 20 minute journey by boat visitors willhouses about 10 Crocodiles which present an
ultimately reach the great Tonle Sap Lake. Fromexciting opportunity to glimpse these dangerous
the onset it is noticeable that the village iscreatures.
comparatively small in size and that the waterVisitors can explore life in this intriguing floating
that is found here isn’t clean. The latter factvillage with its many floating houses and
however doesn’t stop locals from using it forrestaurants that present a style of life like no
bathing, cooking and washing.other. To further explore Chong Kneas and its
The floating Chong Kneas Elementary School ismany wonders travellers can stay at a nearby
probably the most fascinating attraction here. It isSiem Reap Hotel.There are numerous luxury
also among the most well known schools inhotels in Siem Reapthat offer all the comfort for
Cambodia. Children usually arrive and leave thea pleasant and unforgettable stay.