If you have had your share of temples, then spending time at Kbal Spean can be a nice alternative. Kbal Spean is located three miles outside of the Angkor Archeological Park, and it can be dated back to the 11th and 12th centuries. Kbal Spean is not a traditional temple, but it is known by the alternative name of The Site of 1,000 Lingas. The linga is typically a religious symbol, and Kbal Spean is a destination boasting countless Buddhist images carved right into the rocks.
Although there is no big building to mark the spot, the carvings of Kbal Spear are still considered a Buddhist temple. To get there, visitors will need to hike about a mile through the rain forest, passing boulders and creeping vines along the way. However, the walk is well worth the journey, and Kbal Spean is a magnificent display of 12th century art as well as the stunning nature of the region. Lush greenery, enormous rock formations and flowing water create an atmosphere of verdant solitude, a nice contrast to the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap and Angkor Wat.
Although there is no big building to mark the spot, the carvings of Kbal Spear are still considered a Buddhist temple. To get there, visitors will need to hike about a mile through the rain forest, passing boulders and creeping vines along the way. However, the walk is well worth the journey, and Kbal Spean is a magnificent display of 12th century art as well as the stunning nature of the region. Lush greenery, enormous rock formations and flowing water create an atmosphere of verdant solitude, a nice contrast to the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap and Angkor Wat.
