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 #BudgetSiemReap #TravelHacks #AvoidMistakes