

Neak Pean
The prolific King Jayavarman VII was behind the creation of numerous temples in Angkor, but Neak Pean is one of his most unusual. A bit off the trodden tourist path, the temple sits on a small island in a reservoir, flanked by four smaller ponds fed by carved gargoyles. Scholars believe that in building the temple, the king was trying to recreate the sacred Anavatapta Lake in the Himalayan Mountains, which is believed to be situated at the top of the universe.
At the time Neak Pean was built, devotees would come to the temple to bathe in the waters, which were believed to have healing powers. This site in particular is an interesting example of one of many “hospital” temples and structures Jayavarman was famous for building.
While the central temple itself is blocked off, a wooden platform takes visitors out toward it and makes for a beautiful stroll, especially in the evening when the light of the sunset reflects off the water.
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3 Days -Guided tour of All Major Temples and Kulen Mountain Waterfall

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3-Days Major Temples & Kulen Mount Waterfall

All Major Temples and Kulen Mountant Waterfall in 3 Days

All Major Temples and Kulen Mountant Waterfall in 3 Days

4 Days - Major Temples & Kulen mountain & Koh Ker & Beng Mealea from Siem Reap

All Major Temples and Kulen Mountant Waterfall - 3 Days

4 Days - Major Temples & Kulen mountain & Koh Ker & Beng Mealea in Siem Reap

Major Temples & Kulen mountain & Koh Ker & Beng Mealea - 4 Days

Major Temples & Kulen mountain & Koh Ker & Beng Mealea - 4 Days
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