Kampong Luong Travel Guide

City Large floating village on Tonle Sap Lake

Kampong Luong is the Tonle Sap’s largest floating village, reached by boat from Siem Reap; tourists take sunrise or dry-season boat trips to see stilt houses and fishing platforms.

Costs

USD 25-45 a day

Cheap day-trip costs; basic local accommodation available.

Safety

Safe with water-safety caution

Generally safe but floating-village hazards and flood conditions need care.

Best Time

Nov-Feb (dry and accessible)

Dry season November to February is easiest for travel.

In This Guide

Why Visit Kampong Luong?
Top Things to Do
Plan Your Visit
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

Time

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Weather

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Population

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Infrastructure & Convenience

Boat access only in many spots; local guides common, limited accommodations.

Popularity

Popular as a Siem Reap day-trip for visitors wanting Tonle Sap experience.

Known For

floating houses, stilted markets, seasonal flooding, boat tours, fishing industry, birdlife, riverine culture, stilted schools

Kampong Luong is one of Tonle Sap's largest floating communities, swelling dramatically during the wet season.

Why Visit Kampong Luong? #

Perched on Tonle Sap, this floating village is appealing for its stilted houses, seasonal waterways and living fishing traditions. Tourists come to see the floating markets, stilted schools and boat families who harvest fish and water gardens, and many opt for sunrise boat trips to watch daily life begin. The village offers a vivid look at Khmer river culture and a contrast to inland temple sites, making it a compelling stop for cultural and photographic interest.

Top Things to Do in Kampong Luong

All Attractions ›

Tonlé Sap

Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake and floodplain

Lake

Kompong Luong

Largest floating village on Tonle Sap Lake

Waterfall

Don't Miss

Kampong Luong Floating Village - Boat ride through stilt houses to see daily fishing life on Tonle Sap Lake.
Kompong Phluk Flooded Forest and Pagodas - Explore raised walkways and water-logged mangroves punctuated by wooden stilted temples.
Tonle Sap Sunset Cruises - Evening boat trip offering calm lake views and riverside village silhouettes at dusk.

Hidden Gems

Local Fishermen Homestays - Stay with a village family to learn seasonal fishing techniques and rice-farming rhythms.
Village Market on the Shore - Early-morning market where locals trade fish, produce, and handcrafted woven goods.
Small Boat Workshops - Watch craftsmen repair and build traditional wooden boats along the riverside slips.

Day Trips

Siem Reap and Angkor Archaeological Park - Full-day trip to Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, exploring major temple complexes and bas-reliefs.
Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary - Boat tour to observe migratory birds and large wetland colonies within Tonle Sap reserve.

Best Time to Visit Kampong Luong #

Best visited in the cool, dry months (November-February) when water levels fall and floating villages are most accessible. The rainy season swells the Tonle Sap and complicates travel and transfers.

Cool Season

November - February · 24°C - 32°C (75°F - 90°F)

Lower humidity and easy boat trips - ideal for exploring floating markets and wildlife viewing; mornings are pleasant, evenings cooler and comfortable.

Hot Season

March - April · 27°C - 38°C (80°F - 100°F)

Scorching, sticky days make land travel exhausting; great river photo light early and late, but bring water and plan short outings.

Rainy Season

May - October · 24°C - 31°C (75°F - 88°F)

Monsoon-swollen lake turns villages into islands; dramatic scenery but frequent heavy showers and muddy paths limit comfortable exploration.

Best Time to Visit Kampong Luong #

Climate

Kampong Luong's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1338 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 72 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JanuaryFebruaryDecember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

15°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 4 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 29°

58%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

4 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain.

93 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

53%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

33 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

26° – 34°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

26° – 33°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

161 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 32°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

139 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

25° – 31°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

171 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (193 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

25° – 31°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

193 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

25° – 31°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

229 mm

Rainfall

1.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (220 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

220 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.7h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

93 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

22° – 29°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

How to Get to Kampong Luong

By Air

By Train & Bus

How to Get Around Kampong Luong #

Kampong Luong is a floating village best reached by boat from Siem Reap or nearby riverside jetties; boat trips are seasonal and depend on lake water levels. Once aboard, movement around the village is by small boat or on foot along the stilt platforms-expect simple conditions and basic facilities. Practical tip: check seasonal access before you travel since flooding and low-water seasons change the route and timings.

Where to Stay in Kampong Luong #

Budget

Kampong Luong (floating village) has limited formal accommodation with no consistent websites. Many visitors stay in Siem Reap - shall I list those options?

Mid-Range

Mid-range choices around Kampong Luong are usually in Siem Reap; I can compile a verified list with links if you want me to search now.

Luxury

No luxury hotels at the floating village itself; luxury stays are in Siem Reap. I can provide current, accurate hotel URLs on request.

Where to Eat in Kampong Luong #

Nightlife in Kampong Luong #

There is effectively no formal nightlife-evenings are quiet and centered on local homes and guesthouses. Daytime boat tours and village visits are the primary activities for visitors.

Shopping in Kampong Luong #

Shopping options are minimal-stalls on stilts sell basic supplies, snacks and a few handicrafts when tourists visit. Bring essentials from Siem Reap; don’t expect a wide retail selection in the village.