The value of going with a professional guide really paid off at Neak Pean, as he explained that this structure was not a temple at all, but rather a place of healing, or in the current vernacular, a hospital. It was one of many hospitals built by Jayavarman VII, and has four pools that represent the 4 elements that must... More

When the water is raised, as it is during the busiest tourist time, all you can do is stare out at what looks to be a pretty interesting area. If you want to go (because you may pass it when going lots of other places) you need only prepare to spend 15minutes, and 10 of that will be your walk... More

You can see Neak Pean at the end of a walk over a moat to the temple 'island' but you can get into the temple or outskirts and the restoration project going on inside looks like a long-term one. Only worth the stop if you have plenty of time (at the moment at least). More

When I went here with my partner we had to cross a long wooden boardward that went over the mangroove forest to get to this temple. It was a very enjoyable short walk. Once we got to the temple itself it was a bit of a let down. The fence prevents you from actually going inside. You just admire it... More

Can't get to the island though. It IS a nice enough place, surrounded by water and jungle and provides for a nice respite in between more meaty ruins. The wooden walkway is fun and there is music by landmine victims (do drop a few coins) to accompany you. More

A long walk on the wooden platform before you reach this unique temple, which is on a small island (surrounded by water in wet season; otherwise it's dry) There is a flying horse sculpture lifted by human figures facing the temple. On the four sides of the island, there are four smaller pond, now even dry in the wet season... More

Neak Pean is an island temple/tower, build in the late 12th century and is of Bayon style. You won't need very long to visit here unless you are really interested. I think we spent about 15-20 minutes at most. This temple is unique because of the way it is set up. There are four water ways that enter into the... More

Meaning 'coiled serpents', Neak Pean is an island temple. It sits in the centre of the Jayatatka reservoir, whose waters people believed had healing properites so pilgrims used to flock to swim in them. Unfortunately as it's dry season the water was all dried up when we went there so didn't look quite as cool as I'm sure it would... More

Neak Pean is set on an island in the long-dried baray North of the East Baray. The layout is unlike any of the other temples in the Angkor Area. There are 5 pools set in a cruciform pattern. The central prasat and a statue of the horse Balaha are in the center pool. Each of the four outside pools has... More