Cambodia's famed Angkor Archaeological Park welcomed 55,440 Chinese tourists during the first nine months of 2024, marking a 36 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to a report by Angkor Enterprise. The surge in Chinese visitors reflects the ongoing recovery of Cambodia's tourism sector, with China being a key contributor to this growth.

Chinese tourists accounted for 7.92 percent of the total 699,850 international arrivals to Angkor from January to September. China ranked as the fifth largest source of foreign visitors after the United States, Britain, France, and South Korea. The 401-square-kilometre UNESCO World Heritage site, located in Siem Reap province, continues to be Cambodia's most popular destination.

Secretary of State for the Ministry of Tourism, Prak Phannara, highlighted the importance of Chinese tourists and investors for the future growth of Cambodia's tourism sector.

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