Tonle Sap River at Phnom Penh - CAMBODIA

Twice a year, this river does something rare—it changes direction. The Tonle Sap River is one of the few in the world that reverses its flow, driven by the seasonal rhythms of the Mekong.

Here in Phnom Penh, near the point where the Tonle Sap meets the Mekong, boats move slowly across waters that are never quite the same. It’s a quiet but powerful reminder of how deeply life in Cambodia is connected to the natural cycles of its rivers.

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Area: Tonle Sap–Mekong confluence
Theme: River Life & Natural Phenomena