Nirvana Palace (Neak pean), which means the entangled giant snake, is a round artificial island located in the Longpan Pool, the artificial pool of the Holy Sword Tower built by Jayavarman VII in Angkor On the top, the building was built according to the concept of Mount Meru, with a statue of two snake god Nagas intertwined. According to legend, there is a magical pool called Aita in the Himalayas. The water in the pool can cure all diseases. Some historians believe that the Longpan Pool is like the Aita Pool in Cambodia, because it was originally designed and built for the purpose of curing diseases and was one of the many hospitals built by Jayavarman VII.
After we came out of the Holy Sword Temple, the next stop was the legendary Angkor Aunta Pool-Long Pan Pool. Many friends said before that the Nirvana Palace was not worth seeing, the scenic area was small, the water was dirty, and it was not accessible. If you don’t go, you can only look outside. But then I thought about it, now that I'm here, there's no reason to miss it. Once I've come, I'll make peace with it. Only by seeing it with my own eyes can I have a say whether it's good or bad.
To go to Longpan Pool, you need to walk on a plank road of more than 200 meters. On both sides are pools full of water plants and trees. These trees do not look like artificial planting. They are of varying density and height, and are reflected in the blue sky and white clouds. In the mirror-level lake, it is as beautiful as a picture scroll. After passing through the long plank road, we came to a small island in the lake. Among the lush vegetation, we saw another pool, and in the center of the pool is the famous Nirvana Palace. It is a typical Angkor stone tower building, surrounded by There is a water outlet on each side of the central stone tower. Its design is also unique and impressive. The water outlet in the north is shaped like an elephant head, the water outlet in the west is shaped like a horse head, the water outlet in the south is shaped like a lion's head, and the outlet in the east is shaped like a lion's head. The mouth of the water is a human head, symbolizing the four phenomena of water, wind, fire and earth respectively. According to relevant historical records, this was once a place for bathing and medical treatment. At that time, the large pool was filled with various herbal medicines. The medicinal water in the pool flowed from the large pool to the southeast and northwest pools. Each pool had different curative effects. Doctors diagnosed diseases, and then Medications are administered from different directions, and the patient kneels at the exit to take medicine or take a bath to treat the disease.
Frankly speaking, the Long Pan Pool or the Nirvana Palace is indeed not a stunning attraction among the grand Angkor complex. In comparison, Yu Fan personally feels that the process of going to the attraction is It is even more unforgettable, especially the mirror-like lake surface under the blue sky and white clouds, which is comparable to Chakacha Lake, which is known as the realm of the sky. This also confirms what many friends often say: the most beautiful scenery is on the road. !
For those of us who like to travel, we often enjoy the journey and don’t care about the so-called scenic spots!
When we came out of Shengjian Temple, we saw a wide lake. After asking the driver, we found out that this is Longpan Pool.
Longpan Pool has the famous Nirvana Palace in the middle, but coming out of Shengjian Temple is Longpan Pool. To the west, there is no road leading to the Nirvana Palace. You need to go around to the north of the pool to find a plank road to the small island in the pool.
So, we got on the driver’s tuk-tuk again and helped him make a Advertisement, he can speak some basic Chinese and is very nice. Two days of tuk-tuk rides and one day of sedan rides are available for a total of US$100 including the person and the car. It also includes airport pick-up and drop-off, and you can get up early in the morning to see the sunrise;
Go from Shengjian Temple Nirvana Palace is not far away, probably about two kilometers. The road conditions are like this all the way, and the trees are lush, and monkeys appear from time to time.
There are some Angkor Wat themed souvenirs for sale on the roadside.
The colors are very bright and quite beautiful.
The driver brother put us down and a wooden plank road appeared in front of us. We need to use the wooden plank road to lead to the small island in the center of the lake to visit. The Nirvana Palace on the island
A section of the lake is covered with aquatic plants, and there is no artificial cleaning. It has an original ecological feeling
Or many friends like to look at the mirror-like reflection, but how can some aquatic plants not be beautiful?
The Longpan Pool under the blue sky and white clouds made us press the shutter too many times
As we walked further in, there were fewer and fewer aquatic plants, and the reflection on the water became clearer
After two or three hundred meters of plank road, we came to On a small island, there is a large body of water in the middle of the island.
And in the middle of the water body is the famous Nirvana Palace. It is indeed as my friends said, there is not much to see, the attractions are small, and the water is dirty. , and I couldn’t go up, so I could only take a look at it from a distance.
The vegetation on the island is very lush and green, but the buildings inside have become the decoration of the place.
After walking around, I really didn’t see much. So I returned to the original route
. Although it confirmed the views of my friends, the beautiful scenery along the way still made me feel comfortable without any regrets.
When we walked to the shore, there was another large area of water and grassland.
Finally, I will send you a floor plan of the Nirvana Palace for your reference.
Finally, look at the floor plan of Angkor. The Nirvana Palace is located in the northernmost part of this picture. , adjacent to the Holy Sword Temple! !
Yufan Tips:
[Local Customs] Angkor is mainly a cultural tour, and most of them are ancient temple buildings, so pay special attention to your dress. Slippers, shorts, short skirts, sleeveless tops, etc. are not allowed when entering the temple.
[About currency]
1. The US dollar is commonly used in Cambodia, and the RMB is not circulated. Many locals also use US dollars for commodity transactions. The price of the US dollar and the Cambodian currency riel (riel) is: 1$=4000riel
2, but the goods are generally quoted in US dollars, and riel will only be given when the change is less than 1 US dollar, so there is no need to exchange the local currency.
3, overall feeling The credit card usage environment in Siem Reap has been established. There are many banks in Siem Reap city, and ATMs that accept VISA, MASTER and other credit cards can be found everywhere in supermarkets and other places. Many stores in the old market also support WeChat payment, which is very convenient, but it is recommended to carry some cash in case of emergencies.
[About transportation]
1. Tuk-tuk
is a local tricycle that can provide shelter from wind and rain, but there will be some dust along the way. It is cheap, about US$20 a day, and can seat four people.
2, car
Some scenic spots in the outer circle of Angkor are far away from Siem Reap city and the road conditions are poor. It is recommended to rent a car as a means of transportation. Local rental cars are generally second-hand cars, but they are in good condition. Many are brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The price for a day is about 50 yuan;
3, bicycle
There are many small bicycle rental shops in Siem Reap city, and some hotels also have them. Rental service. The approximate cost is 1.5-2$/day.
4. Battery car
There is a battery car service in the Angkor Scenic Area, which runs regularly and has three routes around the large and small circles. But it seems that the usage situation is not good, because everyone who can reach the scenic spot already has his own transportation.
Note: Usually, people charter a car when traveling to Angkor. Some rent a car for three days, some use tuk-tuks for the small and inner circles, and cars for the outer circle. This will cost the three days (including airport transfers) It is about 100 US dollars;
[About tip] When going through customs, the staff will ask for money when they see that you are Chinese. They will also say "tip" to you in Chinese. In this case, you can give it or not. If you don't want to give it, if you have change, you can just give him 10 yuan or 1 US dollar.There are many local children who are not in school, and some will ask you for money. It depends on your mood. If you are willing to give, give some, or prepare some candies. The children will still be very happy, and they will cooperate and let you take pictures. , and even show you the way. If you don't want to give it, ignore them and don't take pictures of them.
[Notes]
1. Necessary supplies: sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, parasols, towels, etc.;
2. Many Angkor attractions are in the jungle. Pay attention to mosquitoes. One bite may be a bag, so pay special attention to it. .
3. The local time is 1 hour behind Beijing time.
4, Cambodia’s official languages are Khmer, English, and French. Some scenic spots have Chinese signs, and some local drivers can speak some simple Chinese;
5. There are many local children who are out of school, so it is necessary to bring a bag of candies;
6. If you are traveling with three or five friends, it is recommended that you bring a few Walkie-talkies are very easy to use. They are much easier to use than WeChat or telephone. Because the signals in scenic spots are often unstable, making phone calls and sending messages may not be conveyed in time, so walkie-talkies come in handy.
7. Power plug: The voltage in Cambodia is 230V and the frequency is 50HZ. Domestic electrical appliances can be used normally. The plug has a round hole with two legs. Some hotels also have flat holes with two legs. Yufan recommends bringing your own conversion plug or wiring board;
8 , If you know nothing about the history of Angkor, Hinduism, and Theravada Buddhism, Angkor may be just a pile of rocks to you. It is recommended that you do some understanding of the history, mythology, and religion of Cambodia before traveling. I recommend Jiang Xun 's "The Beauty of Angkor " and Carmen's "Cambodia Blooms in May", as well as Chinese movies such as "Tomb Raider" and "In the Mood for Love" also have a lot of information about Angkor. It is recommended to learn about it! !
[About Yufan] A post-80s generation who likes traveling, photography, and sharing. He is active on major travel websites and forums. He is currently a member of the Chinese Photographers Association, a member of the Chinese Poetry and Fu Artists Association, a famous travel blogger, and Ctrip Traveler, Weibo travel player, Qunar.com smart traveler, Sohu travel expert (2014 annual contribution award winner)... He is also the moderator of Chongqing Forum, the administrator of Tongnan Forum, and the secretary-general of Guangdong Tongnan Chamber of Commerce; Personal Weibo: @Chongqing Yufan; Personal WeChat: duhm123 Public account: yufanlx or wlsd999
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