Vat Preah Ngok (GPS: 13.44259, 103.85841) is a Buddhist chapel to the northwest of Bayon. There is a likelihood that you don't even notice it unless you explore the grounds around Bayon closely.
Vat Preah Ngok has a seated Buddha image, about 5 meters tall, sheltered by a pavilion with a pointed roof. The pavilion appears of modern Khmer design though the Buddha is said to date from Angkorian time. It sits on a sandstone platform with short flights of steps leading to it.
Vat Preah Ngok is in the centre of the Map of Angkor
Vat Preah Ngok, side view (27 February 2006)
The Buddha of Vat Preah Ngok is looked after by the villagers of Angkor Krau village. The monks from Angkor Krau, Trapeng Seh and Kok Beng villages share in looking after the Buddhist chapels in the area.
Getting there
Vat Preah Ngok is located to the northwest of the Bayon, across the road that goes around the latter.
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