Cambodia

Blue House at Tonlé Sap Lake, Cambodia

Tonlé Sap Lake near Siem Reap in Cambodia has a number of floating villages which exist on islands during the dry season and appear to "float" above the water during the monsoon season.

Boat on Tonlé Sap Lake

For villagers living on Tonlé Sap Lake near Siem Reap, Cambodia fishing is a way of life

Boat Captain at Tonlé Sap Lake, Cambodia

Many villagers make a living through tourism. In this case, this young man captained our boat through the Tonlé Sap Lake near Siem Reap and showed us the floating villages.

Green Building on Tonlé Sap Lake, Cambodia

Tonlé Sap Lake near Siem Reap has many floating villages and buildings, including this green one. During monsoon, the lake expands both in area and in depth and buildings require stilts to stay above the water level.

Boys Playing in Water Near Floating Village at Tonlé Sap Lake, Cambodia

During the dry season, the waters at Tonlé Sap Lake near Siem Reap, Cambodia are low enough for kids to play. These boys were having fun bathing and swimming near the houses of the floating village.

Angkor Wat at Sunrise

Angkor Wat, near Siem Reap, Cambodia, is the largest religious structure in the world. Built in the early 12th century, it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. Now it is a very popular tourist destination, especially at sunrise.

Floating Village at Tonlé Sap Lake, Cambodia

Tonlé Sap Lake grows and shrinks tremendously depending on the season. This village appears to float in the lake water near Siem Reap.

Ta Prohm at Angkor Wat Complex, Cambodia

This temple has been left largely as it was found with trees growing all over. Used as a film location for Tomb Raider, Ta Prohm is a very popular temple destination for tourists visiting the Angkor Wat Complex near Siem Reap, Cambodia.