Siem Reap Fine Warning! Save This Taboo List ASAP

Stepping into the dawn light of the millennia-old Angkor Wat🌅, every stone whispers sacred codes.
But in Siem Reap, cultural reverence and legal boundaries are separated by a thin line.
One careless move could land you in trouble – bookmark this guide now!
Let the Khmer smiles stay only in your photos, not on fine receipts✨

【Taboo #1: 🚫Touching ruins = Hefty fines】
Touching Angkor's bas-reliefs/climbing ruins (even leaning for photos is forbidden!)
Fines: $100-$2,500 (≈¥700-18,000), with potential criminal charges for vandalism❗
Pro tip: Stay 1 meter away! Use zoom lenses for souvenir shots.

【Taboo #2: 🚫Illegal drones = Jail time】
Flying drones (including mini ones) in heritage zones without approval means more than confiscation –
up to 5 years imprisonment!! Don't risk it.
Pro tip: Apply via Cambodia's Civil Aviation website 30 days ahead.

【Taboo #3: 🚫Sleeveless/shorts = Fines/ban】
Violation: Wearing tank tops/shorts in Bayon Temple etc.
Penalty: $100 fine + mandatory sarong wrap, or outright entry denial.
Pro tip: Always carry a wrap scarf!

【Taboo #4: 🚫Feeding monkeys = Rabies risk】
Don't feed wild macaques at Phnom Bakheng – $50 fine (≈¥360) + compulsory (self-paid) vaccines.
Pro tip: Guard snacks/phones tightly! No feeding.

【Taboo #5: 🚫Excess cash = Confiscation】
Carrying over $10,000 undeclared = 100% seizure of excess amount.
Pro tip: Split cash among travelers! Use ABA Bank for card payments.

💡Locals' table-banging cultural no-nos:
1. Showing soles = Extreme insult
2. Touching kids' heads = Seen as cursing
3. Giving beggars coins = May trigger mobbing (give bills or politely decline)
4. Always pass items with right hand
5. Table-slapping = Anger (stay patient in discussions)
6. Remove shoes before entering homes/temples
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