Economy: Nearly 700,000 foreign tourists visit Angkor in the first 9 months of 2024

According to data from Angkor Enterprise, 699,850 international tourists visited the famous Angkor archaeological park in the first three quarters of 2024, an increase of 29.7% on the same period the previous year.

Nearly 700,000 foreign tourists visit Angkor in the first 9 months of 2024

Revenue generated by the sale of admission cards rose by 30.3% to US$32.5 million.

These figures clearly indicate that Cambodia's tourism sector is on the road to a strong recovery, even if the figures have not yet reached the level of the pre-pandemic period, said Secretary of State and spokesman for the Ministry of Tourism, H.E. Top Sopheak.

“The modernisation of Siem Reap airport, combined with Cambodia's rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty, have certainly played a crucial role in this development,” he said.

In September alone, the UNESCO World Heritage site attracted 47,993 foreign holidaymakers, generating revenue of $2.1 million, up 16.9% and 17.4% respectively on the same month last year, the source said.

Located in Siem Reap, in the north-west of the province, the 401-square-kilometre Angkor Archaeological Park is home to 91 ancient temples built between the 9th and 13th centuries.

The entrance fee for a one-day visit to the park is 37 US dollars, 62 US dollars for a three-day visit and 72 US dollars for a one-week visit.

The park, inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List in 1992, is Cambodia's most popular tourist destination.