Things you can do to preserve Angkor Heritage Sites
The Angkor site was declared as an UNESCO World Heritage in 1992 and its high artistic value shall be preserved for the next generations. Followings list down the things you can do to preserve Angkor Heritage Sites while visiting Siem Reap
1. Say NO when you are being offered with the artifacts looted out from the pre-historic sites, which include glass and stone beads, pottery, stone tools and metal objects.
2. Keep the heritage sites clean by disposing of your rubbish appropriately
3. Respect the temples as they are active religious monuments.
- Refrain from wearing bikini or being topless in the heritages sites
- Ask for permission before taking photo of monks
4. Refrain from touching the stone cravings and bas-reliefs.
5. Be an environmental friendly traveler.
- Ride bicycle while visiting the Angkor Archeology Park.
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-Conserve water in Siem Reap to prevent of water table dropping.
The descent of water table may cause the collapse of heritage monuments.
6. Help the Siem Reap locals in poverty.
- Make a donation to hospital and NGO.
- Dine in or sponsoring a student in school of restaurant
- Purchase Cambodian-made products and handicrafts produced by physical disabilities.
Check where you can help out in Siem Reap Travel Guide from www.a4trip.com
admin :: 18 Dec 2007 :: Asia Travel, Cambodia Travel ::
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