A photo of a traditional wooden stilt house in Kampong Phluk floating village, Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia, captures the unique beauty of this unique environment. The stilted house, with its roof painted in a bold red color, stands out against the ripples in the water, creating a striking visual contrast.
Kampong Phluk is a floating village located in the heart of Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. The village is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna and is an important source of food and livelihood for the local communities that live there.
The traditional wooden stilt houses that dot the shoreline of the lake are a characteristic feature of this unique environment. Built on tall wooden stilts, these houses are designed to withstand the annual flooding that occurs in the area. The houses are typically built with a thatched roof and a raised wooden platform, which serves as the main living area.
Despite its simplicity, the photo captures the beauty and uniqueness of the traditional stilt houses in Kampong Phluk floating village.
