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Even though Kbal Spean is one of the less popular destinations it holds a secret magic in the sound of the rushing waters. Be mindful the rocks are quite slippery but enjoy the refreshing, cool mountain water.
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Here are what look to be the beginnings of a Yoni Linga. You'll find these on the path after the Kbal Spean waterfalls.
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Close to the Shiva is this deeply etched Yoni Linga. It is said to have been the first one carved at Kbal Spean and is older than Angkor Wat by 1000 Years.
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Just up the Kbal Spean path from the waterfalls you'll find more rock carvings. Here is Shiva showing 10 arms.
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This is the lower tier waterfall on the left.
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The lower tier waterfall is the place to get your Facebook profile pics. This is the waterfall on the left.
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Once you are at the top of Kbal Spean there are a few circular path that you can explore. Please do not wander off the path though. The jungle is thick.
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This middle tier waterfall is a great place to meditate. The sound of the water rushing and the birds will soothe you.
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It is not too often that you see frog carvings anywhere around the Khmer Temples, but there is one at the middle tier waterfall at Kbal Spean.
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You can't miss all of the massive rocks at Kbal Spean. If you are a rock hound this is the spot for you but please don't try to take them home.
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Sometimes the best view is in the middle of the river. We don't suggest doing this as we had special access for this picture. It can be quite dangerous.
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The Yoni Linga riverbed carving at Kbal Spean is surrounded by literally thousands of Linga or male symbols.
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The Yoni Linga riverbed carving at Kbal Spean is much larger than the than the ones at Kulen Mountain Natural Spring.
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Hidden along the Kbal Spean path is this Buddha symbol carving. Can you find it?
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There are also carvings of Vishnu along the Kbal Spean waterfall path.
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As you make your way down to the Kbal Spean waterfalls you will see many carvings of Shiva in the rocks.
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Once you are at the top of Kbal Spean you will start to see the carvings beneath the rushing river.
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The natural preserve at Kbal Spean is fantastic. You will see lots of dragonflies and butterflies.
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The cracked rock ledge you are standing on is quite high. Please be careful and mindful as you take pictures.
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While the rock ledge at the top of Kbal Spean is cracked, it is still very stable. Just watch out for the holes!
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Once you are at the top of Kbal Spean be advised that the rock ledge has very large holes in it. Some of these holes are up to 6 feet deep or more! You will fall in if you are not careful.
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There are a few of these gigantic rocks on really small pedestals. Feel free to stop for a selfie.
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As with all of the Cambodian Parks please be kind to nature. Do not break branches or harm animals.
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The path to the top of Kbal Spean is sometimes a little rocky. Have extra water and wear well fitting shoes like Keen or Teva.
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Along the 1500 meter path to the top of Kbal Spean you will see many of these massive stones.