Sra Srang, meaning 'Royal Bathing Pool', is a picturesque baray (reservoir) opposite the east entrance of Banteay Kdei, and is one of the few Angkor barays that still holds water. It was originally completed during the reign of Rajendravarman but was re-modeled and enlarged in the 12th century as part of Jayavarman VII's massive building campaign. It was Jayavarman VII who added the beautiful boat landing. Sra Srang is thought to have been a natural lake which helps explain why it still holds water. During the height of the dry season the sparse remains of an island temple can be seen in the middle of the lake. Sra Srang offers a pleasant, much less touristed, sunrise alternative to Angkor Wat.