Etiquette & taboos

Etiquette & taboos

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Cambodia

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Site-specific notes 2

Taken from the "don'ts" on each site page here. Open a site for its full etiquette and background.

Angkor Wat

  • The central sanctuary of Angkor Wat has daily visitor limits, and anyone not dressed appropriately is refused entry
  • don't carve anything or take stones
  • don't give children sweets or cash (it encourages begging) — donate to reputable NGOs instead.

Bayon (Angkor Thom)

  • Clothes must cover shoulders and knees, or you may be refused entry to some areas
  • don't climb or lean on carvings
  • don't touch the reliefs
  • don't give money to begging children (it keeps them out of school)