The Cambodian government announced that from September 1, foreigners who have lived in Cambodia for more than two years can visit Angkor Historic Site and Guoge Temple for free. The free visit permit is valid for one year and will be open to apply for a free visit permit from September 9.
Cambodia The local Angkor agency responsible for managing and selling Angkor tickets announced on September 1 that in order to promote domestic tourism, it will provide welfare benefits for foreigners living in Cambodia for more than two years. From September 1, foreigners who have lived in Cambodia for free can visit Angkor Wat and Guogo Temple for free, and the free visit permit will be valid for one year. This benefit can be enjoyed by diplomats, investors, international organization personnel, private company foreign staff, foreign experts from government and private companies, as well as their families.
Angkor agency pointed out that it will be open for free visiting permits from September 9. Applicants who want to apply for online registration can log in to the Angkor agency official website for online registration, or go directly to the Angkor agency office to apply for it.
Angkor historic sites ticket revenue is Cambodia's largest source of tourism revenue. Source: Cambodia's China Times
Angkor historic sites tickets are divided into three categories, including "one-day tour" tickets of US$37 (1 USD is approximately RMB 6.75); "three-day tour" tickets that can be used on a date of less than 7 days are US$62; "seven-day tour" tickets that can be used on a date of less than 7 days are US$72;
It is reported that Angkor agency has launched ticket discounts, which will last until December 31 this year. Under the discount activities, tourists can visit Angkor Historic Sites for two days by purchasing a single-day ticket, and the ticket is valid for 5 days; 3-day tickets can visit for 5 days, and the ticket is valid for 10 days; 7-day tickets can visit for 10 days, and the ticket is valid for 30 days. The limitation period for purchasing monthly tickets will be doubled. A single monthly ticket can be used for 2 months, a three-month ticket is half a year, and a six-month ticket is valid for up to one year.
According to Cambodia's media reports, tourism is one of the four pillars that help Cambodia's economic development. Cambodia attracted more than 740,000 international tourists in the first seven months of 2022, a 560% increase over the same period last year.
Previously, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, as the location of Angkor Wat, was the province most affected by the new crown epidemic in Cambodia. During the past two years, 90% of industries have been forced to temporarily or directly close. However, according to a relevant report released by the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism recently, after the epidemic situation improved, about 70% of hotels and hotels in Cambodia have resumed normal business.
Source: Cambodia-China Times, Khmer Daily
Editor: Tan Qianyuan, Wei Tingyue (internship)
