Wat Nangnong is an ancient monastery. The styles of objects at the temple date back to the Ayutthaya era. A large scale restoration project during the reign of king Rama III (1824-1851). After this restoration the temple was granted the designation of being a royal temple. The king himself came to this temple by boat in 1841 to perform a ritual over the boundary stones in and around the ordination hall (Ubosot).

The principal Buddha image in the ordination hall is seated in the subduing Mara (Satan) posture, representing the Sukhothai art style. Inside the ordination hall that are many different art techniques, like the gilded lacquer paintings of figures from Chinese literature known as romance of the three kingdoms.

The temple collection includes a number of objects created in the styles of European and Chinese art. These heritage resources are considered valuable property of the Thai people.

This temple is away from the tourist areas and you will only find the locals here. The temple was also part of the movie “The Ugly American” with Marlon Brando. It’s well worth a visit if you are in the area.

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Lopburi province is home to the biggest sunflower fields of Thailand. Thousands of acres are filled with this beautiful bright yellow flower, that is in blossom between November and January. The largest field is located in Phatthana Nikom district, a little over 40 kilometers East of the provincial capital.

The sunflowers are a beautiful sight and have become an important tourist attraction, the sunflowers are grown to produce sunflower oil used for cooking and for their seeds, that are eaten as a light snack.

The farm also features a small farmers market. You can buy locally grown produce on sight as a way to support the local farmers.

This is one of the top 5 things to do in Lopburi and is very popular for the Thais to visit during the cooler months when the sunflowers are in full bloom.

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The Kraison Siharat residential hall commonly known as Phra Thinang Yen or the Thale Chup Son Hall was situated on an island in the Thale Chup Son freshwater reservoir which is believed to date back to the period of the Khmer rule in the 13th century. The reservoir name translates into arrow dip lake from a story of the Hindu god Vishnu dipping his arrow into the water, making it a sacred place.

King Narai had this palace built as a country retreat and he stayed here to rest from training and hunting wild elephants. It's a partially restored ruin. There's enough left standing to make a visit enjoyable but not worth a special trip unless you are a real history buff. It's north of the new town, 5km from San Phra Kan, and is one of the combined ticket sites that includes the sites in the old city like Phra Prang Sam Yod and the Narai Palace.

Back in the king's day there was a lake here, which allowed clear sky views, and in 1685 the French brought him out here to see a lunar eclipse. There were several Jesuit priests that assisted with the calculations for the eclipse and views of the sky were perfect due to the surrounding lake. This event is said to be the start of Thai science.

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History of Loy Krathong Festival

Loy Krathong Festival originated from an old Brahmin festival that paid respects to the water spirits. Thai people float krathongs to give thanks to the water goddess for the fortune of having water while others will ask for forgiveness for using too much or contaminating it.

Loy Krathong originated in the ancient Sukhothai Kingdom, over 800 years ago. The King, Ramkamhang, was a devout Buddhist and believed that at the end of the Thai year his people should pay tribute to the water goddess, Phra Mae Khong Ka, for all they had been given. So he chose a night with a full moon after the monsoons, meaning the rivers and canals would be at their fullest, to worship.

A popular legend says that one of the King's consorts, Nang Noppamas, was the one who created the first Krathong. Noppamas was the daughter of a Brahmin priest and adapted an existing Brahmin tradition to make the float from banana leaves. The king was impressed and he proclaimed that every year on this day people should celebrate Loy Krathong in the same way.

Another legend is rooted in ancient Hindu rituals. It is claimed that the festival was created to honor the magical Nagas. Nagas are serpent like mythical creatures that are said to live in bodies of water. They are often thought of as protectors of Buddha, but when angered they can spread disease and famine. To keep the Nagas happy and with the hope of receiving merit in return, devout Hindus will send offerings down lakes and rivers.

Where ever the tradition comes from it’s a major event in Thailand now. It’s a great event for everyone in the family to get together and go send their floats away in one of the many lakes, rivers or canals in the country. It’s one of my favorite things to see and take part of every year.

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Wat Suthiwararam is a temple that is over 250 years old. This temple was originally called "Wat Khae" which is located next to the Chao Phraya River in lower Bangkok.

Later in the early Rattanakosin period was also called "Lao Temple or Wat Lao" because this area was the location for the Lao community that immigrated to Bangkok. The temple received the Royal Wisungkhamsima in 1881 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn.

It is assumed that it was built in the Thonburi period. It is considered a family temple in Songkhla.

Today, the temple has looks much different than when it was abandoned. Wat Sutthiwararam has renovated the chapel to make it more beautiful.

Behind the chapel is a large Buddha image named "Phra Phutthasiri Sutthisawat", often referred to as "Luang Pho Phra Yai" which beside this Luang Pho Phra Yai also has the image of Thao Wessuwan the Great and Thao Kuvera the Great Phraya Yak that resides at the left and right side of Luang Pho Phra Yai.

The area around the chapel which has delicate stucco work is clean and white. It is a series of sculptures of the Eightfold Path, "The Path to the Path" and "The Great Merit of the Land," combined with images of imaginary Himmapan animals.

This marble chapel is divided into two floors.
Inside the ground floor is a white marble Buddha image. With a background highlighted in red and gold, there are bas-relief images of angels and disciples of Lord Buddha.

The second floor of the chapel houses the original Buddha image that was brought from Wat Phraya Krai during the reign of King Rama V. What makes the Buddha image stand out is the Dhamma mystery mural series "Buddha's Eye, the Eye of Awakening" by contemporary artist Songdet Thipthong, from Chiang Rai.

The temple is not well known which is a shame because it is very well maintained with interesting art. There won’t be the crowds of tourists making it a great spot to explore and take pictures if you want to see some beautiful works of art.

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The festival is held every year on the last Sunday of November which was the 26th in 2023. Usually there are four banquets that day which take place at four different times; 10am, 12am, 2pm and 4pm after an official opening ceremony.

Lopburi is located about 150 kilometres north of Bangkok, and the buffet and its impressive fruit towers are located near the historical Khmer ruins and the Phra Prang Sam Yot temple.

The first Monkey Buffet Festival was organised in 1989 by a local Thai businessman to attract more tourists to the town. It worked, as the festival has grown into an important attraction for the local population, as well as Thai and international visitors.

The festival may not be for everyone since you are dealing with wild animals that have been known to bite or steal your belongings in search of food. It is a unique experience and something you will always remember.

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Wat Prot Sat also written as Wat Prodsat is an ancient Ayutthaya era temple built south of Ayutthaya in the Bang Pa-in district.

Wat Prod Sat is located at Tambol Kanon Luang, Ampur Bang Pa-in, Phranakorn Si Ayutthaya Province. The ancient remains in the temple consist of the principal square-bell shaped pagoda with twelve rabbeted on the angles facing North West towards the Chao Phraya River, a chapel in front of the principal pagoda was newly restored in 2474 in the Buddhist calendar (1932). Next to the main hall 2 small shrines were built over the old ones.

In front of the chapel, there are 6 twelve rabbeted angled pagodas. From the architectural and artistry form of the ancient remains In Wat Prod Sat, it was assumed that the temple was built in late Ayutthaya period. Later on, it was ministered by Krom Luang Wongsathirachsanit in Rattanakosin period.

The temple was important during the Ayutthaya era in that it was used as a tax collection point of boats coming into the city from the gulf. It is also believed that it was the location where King Naresuan led troops in the Battle of Nantureng. King Naresuan led the navy to attack the Phra Maha Uparaja camp until it was destroyed.

The temple itself is very nice. It was fun to be able to walk around the temple and see how much work is required to restore a historical temple so it can be continued to be used by the locals. I’ve been watching the restoration and I really like how everything has turned out.

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The Royal Elephant Kraal & Village was established in 1996, and is home to 90 elephants. Today a world heritage site, the Royal Elephant Kraal is steeped in elephant history. It dates back to the 16th century and was historically a compound where wild elephants were captured and kept.

For hundreds of years the Kings of Thailand would attend the Royal Elephant Round Up and choose the best and strongest elephants that would work and live alongside the Thai people, and be used for labor or the military. The last annual roundup from the wild was in 1906, a spectacular display and testament to the King's power and skills of the mahouts.

The term "kraal" means "an enclosure into which are driven wild elephants which are to be tamed and educated.

War Elephants Monument

There are four large bronze monuments that feature Burmese war elephants in full battle gear with armed mahouts beside them. They are oriented toward each cardinal direction. The monuments are all cast to actual size.

These monuments were originally located at Thung Makham Yong battlefield as a part of the Queen Suriyothai Monument.

They were molded after the Second World War by esteemed artist, Khun Khaimuk Chuto. The four monuments resided at Phaniat elephant
kraal until they were moved to this current location.

The monuments are located north of the main island, adjacent to the park in front of Phaniat Palace.

The Elephant Kraal

The Elephant Kraal is located off the City Island along the west bank of the new Lopburi River in the northeastern area in Suan Phrik Sub-district. The elephant kraal of Ayutthaya is the only one left in Thailand and is located 4 Km northeast of the City. The area was called in earlier times Thamle Ya or the "grass locality", as the whole area was as a large grass field. In its immediate vicinity are the War Elephants Monument, the Phaniat Palace and an Old Kiln are situated.

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Wat Chong Krom (วัดจงกรม)

Wat Chong Krom is today only a restored ruin located off the city island in the northern area of Ayutthaya in Khlong Sra Bua district.

The temple was situated in an area called Thung Khwan, nearly on the same north - west
axis parallel to Khlong Sra Bua, in between Wat Phraya Maen and Wat Phra Ngam. Wat Prasat stood north and adjacent from Wat Chong Krom.

The name of the monastery likely refers to a meditation technique, namely walking
meditation.

The site features a chedi, a vihara, an ubosot and different satellite chedi, all surrounded
by a wall. The ground plan of the monastery is a bit uncommon. In olden times it was the
rule that in addition of a stupa (phra prang or phra chedi), there was a vihara. Stupa and
vihara - in the simplest design - stood in the same main longitudinal axis. Often a chedi
was first built as a memorial, indicating the exact spot at which the event took place in
whose memory the temple was established. As we find here the ordination hall (ubosot)
not in the main axis, the ubosot was presumably built at a later stage.

Traditions though have been kept, as the ordination hall was built parallel to the vihara
and placed in the center of the monastic complex as it is the most accentuated religious
building. The outer wall dates probably of the same time as the construction of the
ubosot.

The principal stupa is a bell-shaped chedi in Ayutthaya style, built on an octagonal
foundation (in the cardinal and inter-cardinal directions). The chedi has an entry in the
east, leading into its sanctity via a staircase. In the cella along the inner wall niches were
built, where once Buddha images stood.

The vihara stands in the usual position east of the phra chedi, with its entrance facing east
towards the old Lopburi River. The building measured 11.7 meters in width on 19.2
meters in length, nearing the 1:2 classic proportion. The vihara has been restored at least four times.

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A special event to promote motorcycles and the scooter lifestyle in Bangkok was held on November 18th in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok. Located near the new night markets of Jood Fairs Dan Neramit and Green Vintage, this event was very popular for music and motorcycle lovers.

The featured performer was a Thai band Blackhead.

Blackhead are a Rock band who have been playing together since 1994. Their Alternative-styled songs are popular among many Thai people and have been featured in many movie and television soundtracks such as 'That Sounds Good'. There are 4 members of Blackhead Pu, Yoon, Dong and Eek.

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Wat Suwandararam วัดสุวรรณดาราราม

The 'Temple of the Golden Star', is one of the surviving ancient temples in the UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site, Ayutthaya. Famed for its exquisite mural paintings, magnificent architecture and grandeur, the temple has served as an important symbol of legitimacy for the rulers of the Chakri dynasty. It continues to be revered by generations of Thai nationals, civilians and royals alike.

All those wishing to learn about the exploits and heroic deeds of the Thai royals through the gorgeous murals won’t be disappointed while visiting Wat Suwan Dararam. The recent renovations of the temple have added a mystical touch to the structure. With its elaborate murals and grand architecture, the Wat Suwadararam is a visual delight to history and art buffs alike. The complex boasts of a complicated and textured history, that has survived generations of neglect and attempts at subordination. If you wish to discover Thailand in a new light, make your way to this anazing temple complex.

The temple complex is in amazing shape. The buildings alone are worth a visit and the main Chedi is a bonus. The highlight of the visit are the murals showing the life of the Thai warrior king, Naresuan the Great.

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The Wat Phu Khao Thong or Golden Mountain Temple was built in 1387. The original Mon-style chedi built by King Hongsawadi of Burma to commemorate his victory in Ayutthaya in 1569 was destroyed. The restoration started in the reign of King Boromakot and included the building of a Thai-style chedi on the old chedi base by King Naresuan in 1584. This chedi is about 80 metres high with a 2 kilogram gold ball at the top. There is a Buddha footprint from Saraburi. This temple is not far from the old city, about 2 kilometers away near the King Naresuan the Great Monument.

It is well worth a visit to see the amazing Chedi as well as the historic temple grounds that are still active with monks to this day.

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Kwan Riam floating market was opened in May 2012. It’s technically not a floating market, there is a static market and floating restaurants along the canal. It’s a local floating market and not visited by many tourists.

The Thai Floating Market is located just off Ramkhamhaeng road in the Minburi district of Bangkok.

There are two Buddhist temples on either side of the canal and market, Wat Bamphen Nua and Wat Bamphen Tai.

The Bangkok floating market is divided into two sections either side of the San Saeb canal. The Ramkhamhaeng road side has Wat Bamphen Tai and a large semi indoor market under high metal roof. The other side of the canal has Wat Bamphen Nua and a two story wooden market. Along the Wat Bamphen Nua side were floating wooden pontoon restaurants along the canal footpath.

Kwan Riam is worth checking out, the place is not that easy to get to, but the Bangkok floating market at Kwan Riam has the advantage of not being full of tourists.

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Wat Phra Si Mahathat Worawihan วัดพระศรีมหาธาตุวรมหาวิหาร is a Buddhist temple in the Bang Khen District of Bangkok. Construction began in 20 March 1941 in commemoration of the government victory over the Boworadet rebellion in 1933. Wat Phra Si Mahathat was designated a first-class royal monastery in 1942, making it one of the most significant temples in Thailand.

Intended to be called Wat Prachathipatai วัดประชาธิปไตย Temple of Democracy, the temple was the initiative of Prime minister Plaek Phibunsongkhram. The temple would be the first temple built by the state, after the introduction of democracy following the Siamese revolution of 1932. The temple would be built close the Constitution Defense Monument in Bang Khen District's Lak Si Circle, which was near the site of a battle between the government led by the Khana Ratsadon (People's Party) and royalists under Prince Boworadet in 1933. The temple is significant: "not only for the government to ideologically proclaim their victory over the conservative royalists, but also to symbolize the efforts by the People’s Party to shape the political landscape of the country."

In 1940, Thawan Thamrongnawasawat the Minister of Justice was made a special envoy and sent on a mission to British India. As result of this trip the minister received a piece of the Buddha's relic found at Dharmarajika Stupa, Taxila, modern day Pakistan. Thawan also brought back five branches of the Bodhi Tree (at the Mahabodhi Temple) and some soil samples from various sacred Buddhist sites. The government decided to enshrined all of these relics at the temple and the temple's name was changed to Wat Phra Si Mahathat (Temple of the Sacred relics). In 1941 the government raised the status of the temple to that of a first-class royal monastery and the name was altered to Wat Phra Si Mahathat.

The construction of the temple was completed on 24 June 1942, precisely on the tenth anniversary of the revolution.

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The annual Phimai Festival and Boat Race in Nakhon Ratchasima, held on the second weekend each November, is a wonderful event.

The 11th century Khmer temple is transformed into a stage with thousands of spectators. This impressive stone temple is the backdrop for a show telling the story of one of the ancient Khmer kings and the rediscovery of the temple.

The music and dance is amazing with lights shining on the ancient temple in the background. The show ends with a fireworks display.

Admission to the show is free but you need to either get tickets online or at the front entrance at 5:00. The show starts at 7:30 and lasts for about an hour and fifteen minutes. It’s a nice way to promote the temple and is very popular for locals and tourists alike.

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The Khmer Empire was a powerful Kingdom in South-East Asia. Its major architectural works (temples and sculptures) are located in present day Cambodia, where the capital of the empire was located. However, during long periods of time the Khmer ruled over parts of present day Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.

Like other major ethnic groups in the history of South-East Asia (the Thais, the Mons, The Chams) the Khmer are thought to have descended in the prehistoric period from the river valleys in Eastern Tibet and Southwest China. The Khmer appear first on the scene (in Chinese records) in the second half of the 6th century A.D. with the Kingdom known as Chenla.

Since the Khmer reigned for long periods over extended areas of present day Thailand, Thailand has a substantial number of important Khmer monuments on its territory, mainly in its Northeastern Region (such as Phonom Rung and Muang Tam in Buriram Province, Phimai in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Muang Singh in Kanchanaburi province). Any look around the old temples of Sukhothai, Lopburi and Ayutthaya will also reveal strong Khmer architectural influences.

Phimai historical park is the largest of all Khmer temples in Thailand, the rectangular complex measures over 1,000 meters long by almost 600 meters wide. It contains some of the finest examples of Khmer architecture in Thailand.

What makes this temple unique is that is constructed as a Buddhist temple, even though the Khmer who built it were Hindu.

Phimai, which is officially named Prasat Hin Phimai was built during the 11th and 12th century, during which time the area was part of the Khmer empire. It was constructed on the end of the ancient highway connecting it with Angkor (present day Siem Reap), with other Khmer temples like Muang Tum and Phanom Rung in between.

Phimai historical park was renovated during the second half of the 1960’s. It is placed on UNESCO’s tentative list for future listing as a World Heritage Site.

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A special night market promoting the Phimai Historical Park. Set up in the old town of Phimai this night market has a little bit of everything.

Near the entrance to Prasat Phimai it offers a great activity for the whole family after seeing the 11th century Khmer temple. Every year in November the historical park lights up with a sound and dance show to promote the park and area.

The market has hundreds of food and clothing vendors as well as countless other activities for the whole family. This market is very popular for the locals as well as tourists and offers a huge variety of local street foods and snacks.

I show you what to expect from this market. It is part of what life is like in Thailand and what makes every day an adventure. In this market there are treats from noodles to sweet deserts.

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Prasat Muang Khaek (early-mid 10th century) ปราสาทเมืองแขก

Prasat Muang Khaek is located just 560 meters due north of Prasat Non Ku, making it convenient to visit both monuments. Both monuments are among the earliest Khmer monuments in Thailand apart from Khao Noi and Phum Phon, built in the 7th century.

The age of the site suggests that it was built around the same time as the monuments in Koh Ker in present day Cambodia. One feature in common with both locations is the technique of placing the smallest buildings at the center with progressively larger structures along the edges. This feature is the reason for the unusually large gopura that dwarfs the central sanctuary. In an unusual twist, the gopura (and by extension the whole temple) faces due north instead of east.

Until the 1990s the temple was in an advanced state of decay with only a few low mounds visible above the surface. Since then the Fine Arts Department re-erected the surviving sandstone features (mainly doors, windows, lintels, and foundations) and laid a few new courses of brick to hold them in place and provide a sense of scale.

The site itself is interesting for anyone that enjoys seeing a bit of the regions history.

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Wat Thammachak Semaram, locally known as Wat Phra Norn ('Temple of the Reclining Buddha'), this temple is significant for housing a 1,300 year old, 13.3m long reclining Buddha carved from sandstone blocks by the Dvaravati. It's the oldest reclining Buddha sculpture in Thailand.

The face is worn considerably and the blocks that make it are askew, but because it's not covered with a layer of stucco it actually looks as old as it is, which makes for a fairly impressive sight.

On display nearby is a stone Buddhist Wheel of Law that is thought to predate the Buddha image.

There is also a small museum with a display of artifacts that were uncovered at this site.

The highlight of the temple is the old reclining Buddha. It is worth a special trip to see if you enjoy ancient artifacts like this. There are also a few other sites in the area that you could combine into an all day trip.

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Tep Pranam ប្រាសាទទេពប្រណម្យ is a temple with a giant seated Buddha, built from sandstone blocks is still worshiped here. The interior of the figure re-uses many stone blocks while the head appears somewhat later.

To the north of the Terrace of the Leper King and the Royal palace, the image is approached from the east along a 75m laterite causeway, 8m wide. This causeway ends on the west in a terrace with double sema (Buddhist boundary markers) at the corners and on the axes. The building housing the image would have been in wood, long since disappeared and was constructed on a cruciform foundation.

Preah Palilay ប្រាសាទព្រះបាលិលេយ្យ is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, 400 m north-west of Phimeanakas. This small Buddhist sanctuary in the wooded area north of the Royal palace in Angkor Thom has a number of attractive features and is well worth the short detour.

The coexistence of Hindu and Buddhist elements and lacking of foundation stele or inscriptions make somewhat difficult dating this temple. It is generally ascribed to Jayavarman VIII reign, but it seems difficult to explain how the Buddhist imagery could have survived from the iconoclast fury of that epoch. Maybe it was built in different periods: the sanctuary in the first half of 12th century, while the gopura in the late 13th or early 14th century.

At the present time there is a little Buddhist monastery near the temple and the presence of the monks in its area is not uncommon to see at this temple.

These sites are rarely visited due to being near the Terrace of the Leper King as well as the Royal Palace and Bayon Temple. If you have time it’s nice to walk through and see the ruins from the 9th century up to the present day with the Buddhist temple.

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Nikko 日光 is a town at the entrance to Nikko National Park, most famous for Toshogu, Japan's most lavishly decorated shrine and the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Nikko had been a center of Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship for many centuries before Toshogu was built in the 1600s, and Nikko National Park continues to offer scenic, mountainous landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, wild monkeys and hiking trails.

Nikko and the Okunikko area around Lake Chuzenji, in particular, are well known for their beautiful autumn colors (koyo). In the average year the colors start descending from the higher elevations of Yumoto Onsen in early October, are best around Lake Chuzenji and the Irohazaka road in mid to late October and reach the town of Nikko in the first half of November.

Nikko is located along Japan's Romantic Road.

Nikko is a nature lovers paradise as well as a great stop for history buffs at the UNESCO heritage temples. It is one of the best day or multi day trips you can do from Tokyo.

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Neak Pean (or Neak Poan) ប្រាសាទនាគព័ន្ធ, "the entwined serpents" at Angkor, Cambodia is an artificial island with a Hindu temple on a circular island in Jayatataka Baray, which was associated with Preah Khan temple, built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It is the "Mebon" of the Preah Khan baray (Jayatataka).

Neak Pean was originally designed for medical purposes (the ancients believed that going into these pools would balance the elements in the bather, thus curing disease); it is one of the many hospitals that Jayavarman VII built. It is based on the ancient Hindu belief of balance. Four connected pools represent Water, Earth, Fire and Wind. Each is connected to the central water source, the main tank, by a stone conduit "presided over by one of Four Great Animals (maha ajaneya pasu) namely Elephant, Bull, Horse, and Lion, corresponding to the north, east, south, and west quarters.

The stone conduits in the little pavilions are fashioned to represent the heads of the Four Great Animals, the only exception being that on the east, which represents a human head instead of a bull's."

Originally, four sculptures stood on the floor of the lake. The only remaining statue is that of the horse Balaha, a form of the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, saving sailors from the ogresses of Tamradvipa. The temple on the lake was originally dedicated to Avalokitesvara.

Prasat Krol Ko - The shed of the oxen

Prasat Krol Ko is located in the northwest of Neak Pean, 100 meters from the road. It was built in late 12th century-early 13th century by king Jayavarman VII, as a Buddhist temple with following the Bayon art style.

The main items of interest at Krol Ko are the pediments on the ground. Two are outstanding carvings. They are a bodhisattva Avalokitesvara standing on a lotus flanked by devotees and a strongly modeled scene of Krsna lifting Mount Govardhana to shelter the shepherds.

The temple is small and can be skipped if you are short of time. The highlight is ..

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The East Mebon ប្រាសាទមេបុណ្យខាងកើត is a 10th Century temple at Angkor, Cambodia. Built during the reign of King Rajendravarman, it stands on what was an artificial island at the center of the now dry East Baray reservoir.

The East Mebon was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and honors the parents of the king. Its location reflects Khmer architects’ concern with orientation and cardinal directions. The temple was built on a north–south axis with Rajendravarman's state temple, Pre Rup, located about 1,200 meters to the south just outside the baray. The East Mebon also lies on an east–west axis with the palace temple Phimeanakas, another creation of Rajendravarman's reign, located about 6,800 meters due west.

Built in the general style of Pre Rup, the East Mebon was dedicated in 953 AD. It has two enclosing walls and three tiers. It includes the full array of durable Khmer construction materials: sandstone, brick, laterite and stucco. At the top is a central tower on a square platform, surrounded by four smaller towers at the platform's corners. The towers are of brick; holes that formerly anchored stucco are visible.

The sculpture at the East Mebon is varied and exceptional, including two meter high free standing stone elephants at corners of the first and second tiers. Religious scenes include the god Indra atop his three headed elephant Airavata, and Shiva on his mount, the sacred bull Nandi. Carving on lintels is particularly elegant.

Visitors looking out from the upper level today are left to imagine the vast expanses of water that formerly surrounded the temple. Four landing stages at the base give reminder that the temple was once reached by boat.

The temple has some ongoing restoration but it is minimal. A stop here combined with nearby Pre Rup Temple would make a great half day.

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A road trip is always a lot of fun. I have been wanting to ride to Cambodia for a long time. I was very nervous about how to cross and if I’m would have any problems. I researched online and decided to try it out.

I read that it is easier to cross through some of the smaller border crossings instead of Poipet. I went to Surin Thailand and crossed south of there at Chong Chom border crossing.

I made copies of my passport, international driving permit, TM2 and TM3. I also registered my motorcycle with Cambodian customs at https://customs.gov.kh/en

After getting to the border it was a simple task of getting through the Thai side, doing a visa on arrival for Cambodia and then customs. The whole process took about 1.5 hours and was easy.

I show you what to expect and a bit of the ride from the border to Siem Reap. The trip was amazing and I hope to do it again soon.

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