A total of 699,850 international tourists have visited Cambodia’s famous Angkor Archaeological Park in the first three quarters of 2024, up 29.7 percent compared to the same period a year earlier, a report from the Angkor Enterprise showed on Wednesday.
The revenue generated from the entrance pass sales rose by 30.3 percent to US$32.5 million, read the report.
These figures are a clear indication that Cambodia’s tourism sector is on a strong recovery path even though the number has not yet reached the level in the pre-pandemic period, said the Ministry of Tourism’s Secretary of State and Spokesperson H.E. Top Sopheak.
‘The upgraded airport facilities in Siem Reap, coupled with Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, have undoubtedly played crucial roles in facilitating this growth,’ he explained.
The entrance fee for a one-day visit to the park is US$37, a three-day visit costs US$62 and a week-long visit US$72.
In September alone, this UNESCO World Heritage Site attracted 47,993 fore
ign holidaymakers, earning US$2.1 million in revenue, up 16.9 percent and 17.4 percent, respectively compared to the same month last year, the source pointed out.
Situated in Siem Reap northwestern province, the 401-square-kilometre Angkor Archaeological Park is home to 91 ancient temples, which had been built from the 9th to the 13th century.
The Park, inscribed on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 1992, is the most popular tourist destination in Cambodia.
Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse