Neak Poan is a unique Buddhist temple built in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. The temple is located on a small island in the center of an artificial pond, surrounded by four smaller pools, symbolizing the four sacred lakes in Buddhism. In the center of the main pool is a circular island with a small temple, whose base is carved with two intertwined serpents (Nagas), which is the origin of the name "Neak Poan" (meaning "entwined serpents"). During the Angkor period, this was considered a sacred healing pool, and people believed the water had miraculous healing properties. Visitors need to walk along a long wooden walkway to reach the temple, enjoying views of the pools and surrounding natural scenery along the way. During the rainy season when water levels rise, the scenery becomes even more enchanting.
平日の朝に訪れましたが、意外と観光客が多く賑わっていました。\n遺跡自体は小規模ですが、赤砂岩の彫刻がとにかく精緻で美しい!細かいレリーフや神話の彫刻をじっくり見て回ると、時間を忘れてしまいます。「東洋のモナリザ」の彫刻がある塔の中には入ることができず、モナリザは見れませんでした。\n静かに鑑賞できる時間帯は朝早めがおすすめですが、迫力は十分に感じられます。\nアンコール遺跡群の中でも、彫刻好きにはぜひ訪れてほしいスポットです。
By far one of the most detailed and intricately carved temple of them all, certainly the reddish pink sandstone sets it apart from all the others, the only thing lacking, compared to the rest is its size. No trip to see the temples would be complete without a visit to this temple. I've been here three or four times and every time i see something i hadn't seen before. The carvings seem to be so realistically executed, it's incredible for the large amount of detail they fit in such a small space. For my money, it is a must see on any temple hunter's agenda. Be sure to bring binoculars\nor telephoto lens cause a lot of it is roped off to avoid damage from traffic and people rubbing the carvings.
Went here as a recommendation by a local and it was so gorgeous, one of our favorite temples we visited. Also nice to get away from the crowds at Angkor Thom on a Saturday. Booked our Tuk Tuk through grab and he offered to stay to return us home after. I’m not sure without that offer that we would’ve gotten a ride back to done-quite far and isolated north.
До Banteay Srei мы ехали почти час — дорога через маленькие деревни, зелёные поля и пальмы будто переносит в другое время.\nХрам стоит вдали от туристических маршрутов, но он того стоит. Его называют «Цитаделью женщин» — и не зря: резьба на розовом песчанике такая изящная, будто вырезана руками ювелиров.\n\nХрам построили в X веке и посвятили богу Шиве. Несмотря на возраст, орнаменты сохранились невероятно чётко — каждый барельеф словно оживает на солнце.\nBanteay Srei — не просто храм, это напоминание, что красота может быть вечной, если она создана с любовью.
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