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Ports-of-Call on the Tonle Sap River

Here you can find a list of some of the more common river cruise ports along the Tonle Sap River as it flows through Cambodia in Southeast Asia.  These may be the most common, but there may be others that can be found on select river cruises.  Your River Cruise Artist can provide you with the full itinerary and all ports for any river cruise that you may be interested in, on any river cruise operator. Explore the Tonle Sap River further and learn more about it’s ports-of-call.

Angkor Wat

Cambodia

Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and one of the largest religious monuments in the world. It was originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire, gradually transforming into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century. It was built by the King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in the capital of the Khmer Empire, Yaśodharapura, which is present day Angkor, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Angkor Wat and its vast array of buildings and temples are a definite highlight of any Mekong River cruise vacation. Although not on the Mekong River or its tributaries, Angkor Wat is a before or after cruise must-see and included on almost all Mekong River cruise itineraries.

Chong Koh

Cambodia

Just north of Phnom Penh at the confluence of the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers lies a bustling river island town of Chong Koh, famous for its silk production and trade. Chong Koh, Cambodia, is known as a silk village where the local villagers weave silk and sell silk souvenirs to tourists. There is an ornate Buddhist temple in the village and a monastery with quite a few young monks making this a popular stop for your Tonle Sap and Mekong River cruise vacation.

Kampong Tralach

Cambodia

Kampong Tralach is located in Kampong Tralach District in the south east of Kampong Chhnang Province, in central Cambodia. The Tonle Sap river runs through the district crossing from north to south. Popular sites in Kampong Tralach are the Buddhist Monastery known as a Vihara, which is located a short walk from Kampong Tralach village, and the rice paddies throughout. Visit the village by Ox cart and interact with the local Cambodians in this small but bustling river fishing town.

Kompong Louong

Cambodia

A popular Cambodian floating village, Konpong Louong is not just a small village that floats on the river, but is a full community to more than 7000 locals, complete with temples, restaurants, markets and more. This floating village experience is one you will never forget. Konpong Louong does not have many tourists making it a perfect place to see the true inner workings of a traditional Cambodian floating village.

Oudong

Cambodia

Oudong is a town in Cambodia, situated in the northwestern part of Kampong Speu Province. Located at the foothill of the mountain Phnom Udong, about 15 miles northwest of the modern capital Phnom Penh, Oudong was a royal residence and Cambodia’s capital for more than 250 years until 1866. The main attractions are the twin hills of Phnom Udong, which have several stupas on them that are very worth the climb. Both ends of the ridge have amazing views of the Cambodian countryside.

Phnom Penh

Cambodia

Phnom Penh is the vibrant capital of Cambodia. The city is located at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a commerce hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. Its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, is popular with river cruise visitors. Here you will also find the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around Cambodia. Jump on a rickshaw or ‘tuk-tuk’ by the river to go visit the popular and massive, art deco Central Market.

Siem Reap

Cambodia

Siem Reap is a tourist town in northwestern Cambodia, that is the gateway to the famous ruins of Angkor, the seat of the Khmer kingdom from the 9th to the 15th centuries. Angkor’s vast complex of intricate stone buildings includes preserved Angkor Wat, the main temple, which is pictured on Cambodia’s flag. Giant, mysterious faces are carved into the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom. In Siem Reap itself you will enjoy pleasant hotels, excellent restaurants, and markets to find local handicrafts. Visit the Old Market or Psah Chas that is located between Pub Street and the Siem Reap River, and offers a mixture of souvenirs for tourists and a variety of food produce and other items meant for the locals.

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