Trip Planner: Asia / Cambodia / Siem Reap Province / Siem Reap / Wildlife Areas / Meychrey Floating Village

Meychrey Floating Village, Siem Reap

1.0

#3 of 40 in Wildlife Areas in Siem Reap

Wildlife Area Nature / Park

Experience a unique way of life and learn about fishing communities at Meychrey Floating Village. This floating village sits on the edge of a man-made canal, with the residents relying mostly on fishing and tourism to get by. As you explore the river by boat, you’ll get a glimpse of everyday life on the stilted houses, as well as seeing a school packed full of studying students. Bird-watchers will also revel in the chance to spot an abundance of bird life while floating along the river. Sadly, due to the construction of dams upstream, global warming, and overfishing, the fish stocks are declining at an alarming rate, leading to high levels of poverty in the area. Use our Siem Reap trip itinerary builder to arrange your visit to Meychrey Floating Village and other attractions in Siem Reap.

Create an itinerary including Meychrey Floating Village

Plans in Siem Reap by other users

View more plans

Plan your trip to Siem Reap

Get a personalized plan

A complete day-by-day itinerary
based on your preferences
Customize it

Refine your plan. We'll find the
best routes and schedules
Book it

Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% off
Manage it

Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.

Related Tours to Book

Half-Day Meychrey Floating Village Tour from Siem Reap BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $38

Where to stay in Siem Reap

Siem Reap offers attractive accommodations on every budget. Inexpensive family-run guesthouses provide clean, private rooms with access to the host's wealth of information. Hostels catering to backpackers cluster around the old market squares. Four- and five-star resorts welcome guests to retreat from the city into sleek modern interiors or rustic village havens, while mid-range hotels with sparkling pools fill in the spectrum. All can be booked online in advance, but with the abundant options at hand you shouldn't have much trouble finding a room upon arrival.

CHECK IN - CHECK OUT

TripAdvisor
Millions of travel reviews
on TripAdvisor

Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

169 reviews

darrenand

although I would recommend doing this do not expect something from by gone days, I would now guess that most of the villages income comes from tourists and not fishing more »
jodieg2017

The tuk tuk cost $15 us the boat cost $30 us and then I found out you could catch a water taxi for $6 so don't let them tell you that you have to take a boat .the trip was ok was supposed to see the s... more »
JohnandJaneS

This was an extremely interesting and eye-opening experience. Yes they are poor. But pay attention..........they are also happy. Their lifestyle is fascinating. I've read a number of reviews that desc... more »

View more on TripAdvisor »

Best things to do in Siem Reap

Popular

Meychrey Floating Village, Siem Reap

Plans in Siem Reap by other users

Plan your trip to Siem Reap

Get a personalized plan

Customize it

Book it

Manage it

Where to stay in Siem Reap

darrenand

jodieg2017

JohnandJaneS

Best things to do in Siem Reap

For Business Owners