Apsara Authority has denied rumours of blanket ban on photography inside the Angkor Wat area, but it said prior permission is needed for filming of the UNESCO heritage site for business purposes. The confirmation comes after renewed allegations of photography restrictions at the Angkor Archeological park area.

 

Long Kosal, Spokesman for the Apsara Authority, told the local media: “There aren’t any restriction for the visitors to take photos with their family and friends and to post them on social media which talks about the culture, traditions, the greatness on the works of art, its engineering and the construction skills of our Khmer ancestors.”

 

However, he added that YouTube filmmakers and advertisers have to obtain permission well in advance from the authority to use images of Angkor Wat or any part of the Angkor archeological park area. The authorities can stop them from filming if they fail to do so. Giving the reason for the ban, he said that YouTubers and advertisers trade the images to make money which sometimes affect the historical content.

 

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That's fair enough. There are plenty of local professional photographers there anyway.

We just went for the equinox sunrise holy day. Hired a guy. Good result.

Beautiful around there in wet season

APSARA National Authority has issued a notice to national and international tourists that APSARA Authority does not have any ban on taking photos or videos for personal memorabilia or tourism to promote art and culture. Still, for business advertisements, a permit is required.

 

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