• Some cash
• Hand sanitizing gel
• Sunscreen
• Mosquito repellent
• Hat
• Sunglass
• Power bank and charger
• Daily medicine
• Camera or phone
• Dress covering your shoulder and knees
• Shoes or flip-flops are fine

• Please note the 7 points in the 'Official Code of Conduct for Angkor Park:'
  • Appropriate clothing:
    • Short shorts and sleeveless shirts are forbidden in holy places. This applies, of course, to the entire archaeological park of Angkor. Incidentally, and whilst on this subject, the guide mentioned this a while ago in an article, and it is now one of the most-read blog posts. Many travellers are well informed in advance about how best to dress for Angkor Park :-) Since August 2016, visitors have been unable to buy an Angkor pass if they are not appropriately dressed at the time of purchase. This can be quite annoying as you will need to come back when dressed correctly.
  • Touch the monuments:
    • It is in the nature of man to want to touch everything we see. And actually, nature has it covered very well. This way in which, we can “grasp” things literally. Only there is a significant problem. If, in places like Angkor Park, there are many hands touching the old stones, they will become greasy and will no longer look beautiful. Even though you may want to, you should simply look with your eyes and not touch them so that they remain intact.
  • Talking loudly:
    • Talking loudly is frowned upon in Cambodia and even more so in Angkor Park. You should refrain from loud shouting, screaming and shrill laughter.
  • Prohibited areas:
    • There are many signs to indicate which areas should not be entered. There is a good reason for this. Most of these safety signs serve to indicate which areas one cannot assess as a visitor or which rocks visitors should not climb on. It makes little sense to expose yourself to such hazards.
  • Smoking is prohibited:
    • Since 2012 a total smoking ban throughout Angkor Park has been in place, including outside the temple.
  • Children selling souvenirs:
    • It can be difficult, but basically, you should not buy anything from children. Often they are kept away from school in order to sell items. Although this may not be true in all families, but there is not usually time to check if this child also attends school. If you want to do something good, then find out about the best local charitable organizations.
  • Photographing monks:
    • Monks in their orange robes are always a popular sight. Ask them first, do not simply just take a photo. It is very important that women should not touch the monks. Touching monk's clothing is also considered taboo.
  • Penalties for criminal acts:
    • A special note in the Code of Conduct provides information related to offences such as looting and destruction of any kind, the revealing of an individual’s genitals (including breasts) and complete nudity – all of these offences are considered crimes and are severely punished.

Wat Preah Prom Rath, Opposite Temple Coffee & Bakery, Pokambor Avenue, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia