🌊 "Beyond the Temples: Dive into Lake Life at the Tonlé Sap Museum!" 🛶

#asiabudgetchallenge **📍 Location:** On the road to Chong Khneas floating village (15km south of Siem Reap) **⏰ Hours:** 7:30AM-5:30PM daily **🎟️ Entry Fee:** $5 (often included in floating village tours) **🌊 Why Visit?** - Unique **eco-museum** showcasing life on SE Asia's largest freshwater lake - Learn about floating villages, fish biodiversity & environmental challenges - Stilted building **overlooking the lake** with panoramic views **💡 Solo Tips:** 1. Best combined with a **floating village tour** (book via hostel or local operator ~$15-20) 2. Bring **sun protection** - minimal shade 3. Visit **dry season** (Dec-Apr) for easier access **🚗 Getting There:** - **Tuk-tuk:** ~$15-20 round trip (bargain hard!) - **Boat tour stop:** Most half-day lake tours include this **📸 Don’t Miss:** - Interactive **fishing gear displays** - Rooftop **sunset views** over the lake - Nearby **bird sanctuary** (Nov-Mar migratory season) **#tonlesap #floatingvillage #ecotravel #cambodia** *(Pro Tip: Ask boat operators to visit the less-touristy Kampong Phluk village instead of Chong Khneas for a more authentic experience!)* Would you like recommendations for ethical floating village tours? 😊