| The number of tourists visiting Angkor Wat each year is drastically increasing. This phenomenon is quite recent, as are its destructive impacts. Our behavior can make a difference to the preservation of Cambodia’s heritage, so please: |  |
Accept the restrictions placed on the temple complex (i.e do not touch, do not enter).
Avoid touching. Every small touch becomes harmful when repeated by 1,000 people every day.
Avoid climbing unnecessarily on the statues and monuments. If you must take a photo on top of a temple, be selective and choose to climb only one.
Wear appropriate clothing. Angkor Watt is a modern day living temple, so we dress as we would when visiting any other Buddhist Temples (i.e no tank tops, short shorts, etc.). Shoulders and knees must be covered.
Wear appropriate shoes. Avoid high heels and studded soles that can damage the stones.
Mind your backpack. Be careful not to brush up against the walls and damage the stones and bas-reliefs with your backpack.
Stop graffiti. Resist the temptation to scribble your name or draw on the monuments.
Admire from afar. If every visitor to Angkor Wat took home a piece of the temple as a souvenir, the temples would quickly disappear forever.
Shop responsibly. Beware of buying objects on unknown origin. The looting of archaeological sites result in the loss of significant social and cultural treasures and robs the Cambodian people of their history.
Don’t litter. We take our rubbish with us.
Respect silence and other people. The temple complex brings different experiences to different people. Allow other visitors to experience the peace and beauty.
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