Tonle Sap

The next position on the list of the most beautiful lakes in Asia is Lake Tonle Sap. It is located in Cambodia's northwest. It is a part of the Mekong River network. As one of the most diverse and productive ecosystems in the world, it is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and was named a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997 because of its high biodiversity.

The Mekong River's lake in Cambodia is thought to contain the most freshwater fish. Vietnamese people have lived here for a long time to make a living and establish themselves right on the Tonle Sap, in addition to the poetic surroundings, whose beauty is comparable to an ink painting, when you travel here by wooden boat. You will visit people's homes to learn about the difficult way of life here.

The lake in Cambodia is the perfect habitat for numerous freshwater fish. Three million people are fed by Tonle Sap Lake, which also provides 75% of Cambodia's freshwater fish production and 60% of the country's protein needs. Tonle Sap Lake is one of the freshwater lakes with the most diversified ecosystems and the largest fish production in the world.

Location: Lower Mekong Basin, Cambodia