SIEM REAP: The Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in northwest Cambodia’s Siem Reap province, attracted over 1 million foreign tourists in 2024, marking a significant increase from the previous year. The state-owned Angkor Enterprise reported this surge in international visitors, highlighting a 28.27 percent rise compared to 2023.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the resort generated nearly US$88 million in revenue from ticket sales, representing a 28.57 percent increase year-on-year. The report further detailed that more than US$2 million of this income was channeled to the Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation to support the humanitarian work of the Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospitals.

In December 2024 alone, the archaeological park welcomed 125,349 foreign visitors, resulting in close to US$6 million in revenue. This reflects a 27.81 percent increase in visitor numbers and a 27.21 percent rise in revenue compared to the same month in the previous year.

The entrance fees for visiting
the park are tiered, with a one-day pass costing US$37, a three-day visit priced at US$62, and a week-long pass available for US$72. The Angkor Archaeological Park, renowned for its historical significance and architectural grandeur, continues to be Cambodia’s leading tourist attraction since its listing as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992.