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[2025 Siem Reap Attraction] Travel Guide for Neak Poan Temple (Updated Mar)

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Nirvana Palace is also called Longpan Pool, which means the entwined snake. It consists of a large pool in the center and four surrounding small pools. On the small island in the center of the pool, there is a stone pagoda temple built according to Mount Sumeru.. It used to be a place for bathing and medical treatment. There is a sculpture spout in each of the four directions of the large pool connecting the small pools. The east is for people, the south is for lions, the west is for horses, and the north is for elephants. It is said that the bottom of the large pool was filled with various herbs. When the rainy season came and the pool was full, the herbs were soaked in water, and the potions would flow into the connected small pools. The potions in these four small pools are believed to have different curative effects, and soaking in them can cure diseases and even wash away sins. It is best to avoid the dry season when visiting the Nirvana Palace, otherwise the water will dry up and the scenery will be greatly reduced. When you go there, you need to walk a plank road more than 200 meters long. There are trees growing in the water on both sides. It has a somewhat mysterious feeling against the blue sky and white clouds. Before coming to the central pool, you can see the stone pagoda temple on the island, but tourists cannot enter through the fence and can only watch around.

Address:
FV7V+8XF, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 hour
Phone:
+855-87-878744
Ticket Price
Free entry
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