Cambodia - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand - page 424

54 Smateria A2

55 Three Seasons A1

56 Weaves of Cambodia B3

8 Information

57 Angkor Hospital for Children B3

58 U-Care Pharmacy B1

Sights

MUSEUM

Angkor National Museum
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( 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
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( 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,
Artisans d'Angkor MAP GOOGLE MAP ( www.artisansdangkor.com ; 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