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MUSEUM
Angkor National Museum
( 063-966601;
www.angkornationalmuseum.com
; 968 Charles de Gaulle Blvd; adult/child under 1.2m
US$12/6; 8.30am-6pm, to 6.30pm Oct-30)
A worthwhile introduction to the glories of the
Khmer empire, the state-of-the-art Angkor National Museum will help clarify Angkor's
history, religious significance, and cultural and political context. Displays include 1400
exquisite stone carvings and artefacts.
Les Chantiers Écoles
SCHOOL
(
www.artisansdangkor.com
;
7.30am-5.30pm, silk farm 8am-5.30pm)
Siem Reap is the
epicentre of the drive to revitalise Cambodian traditional culture, which was dealt such a
harsh blow by the Khmer Rouge and the years of instability that followed its rule. Les
Chantiers Écoles is a school specialising in teaching wood- and stone-carving techniques,
traditional silk painting, lacquerware and more to impoverished youngsters. Tours of the
workshops are possible when school is in session. On the premises is an impressive shop,
7.30am-6.30pm)
, that spe-
cialises in silks and sculptures.
To see the entire silk-making process, from mulberry trees to silk worms and spinning
to weaving, visit Les Chantiers Écoles'
silk farm
( 8am-5.30pm)
, 16km west of town.
Shuttle buses leave the school daily at 9.30am and 1.30pm for a free three-hour tour.
Cambodia Landmine Museum
MUSEUM
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