Grand circuit of Preah Khan and Neak Poan

Originally recorded as Nagara Jayasri (holy city of victory), Preah Khan is a large ancient temple wihin the Angkor Archeological Park. It was built-in the 12th century under king Jayavarman VII (reign 1181-1218 AD) to honor his father while the nearby Ta Prohm was built to honor his mother. It is one of the must-visit temples in Angkor.

Neak Poan is an artificial island with a Hindu temple in the Jayatataka Baray, which was associated with Preah Khan temple. It was originally designed for medical purposes following ancient Hindu beliefs that bathing in the temple’s pools would balance the elements in the body, and thus cure diseases; it is one of the many “hospitals” built by Jayavarman VII. Four connected pools represent Water, Earth, Fire and Wind.

Highlights

• Preah Khan: the stupa at the central sanctuary, a linga with its yoni, the hall of dancers, the biggest strangler fig in Angkor beside the east gopura, the 2-story pavilion, the baray on the east  leading to Neak Poan and Ta Som
• Neak Poan: the sculptures within the lake which are so mystical given their backdrop in the water and their Hindu symbolism. The statue of a flying Balaha, the horse figure whose form the god Bodhisattva would take when in battle or helping the kingdom’s peoples. A statue of Vishnu. Many lingas.

Additional information

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers. Ages 3 and under are free
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation policy

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• If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
• Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
• Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.