There's more to Wat Moha Leap

My boat ferry across the peaceful Tonle Touch river

Wat Moha Leap is of course known for its well-preserved wooden pagoda. It stands on the bank of the Tonle Touch river in the Koh Sotin district of Kompong Cham province and enjoys its notoriety as it was left standing by the Khmer Rouge and their disregard for the Buddhist faith, when most other wooden pagodas of its type and age were trashed. Next to the main vihara is a sala, or resting house, which was used as the King's sleeping quarters when he stayed at the pagoda and on both the sala and the main temple, the intricate wooden pediments at the front and back remain intact. Few of these wooden pediments remain in situ and some of the best examples can be seen at the Angkor Conservation compound in Siem Reap. To add to the interest at Wat Moha Leap, the grounds contain a large number of statues, the front gate is of unusual design whilst a 12 metre reclining Buddha is a recent addition and located just outside the complex.

The unusual front gate of Wat Moha Leap
The wooden sala built especially for the King's visit and used as his sleeping quarters A rare wooden pediment with intricate design on the back of the King's sala
The 12 metre long reclining Buddha