Neak Pean, meaning "the entwined serpents", is a unique Buddhist temple located on an artificial circular island in the center of the ancient Jayatataka reservoir. Built by King Jayavarman VII in the 12th century as a symbolic hospital, bathing in the temple pools was believed to cure illnesses. The central temple is surrounded by four smaller pools representing the four elements, and features a statue of the mythical horse Balaha rescuing shipwrecked merchants
Included in Angkor Pass. Wet season (June-October) is better when pools are full of water
Wet season (June-October) is ideal when the pools are full and reflections are beautiful. Morning or late afternoon light is best for photography. The 500m wooden walkway through wetlands is scenic at any time
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The statue depicts Balaha, the mythical flying horse that represents an incarnation of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. According to legend, Balaha rescued merchants from an island of man-eating demons by carrying them across the sea on his back
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