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Every year nearly 2.6 million [1] tourists visit Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Tourism in Cambodia is one of the most important sectors in the country's economy. In 2013, tourism arrivals increased by 17.5 percent year on year, with business travelers increasing 47 percent. [2]
World Heritage Sites ; Site Image Location () Year listed UNESCO data Description Angkor: Siem Reap: 1992 668; i, ii, iii, iv (cultural) The Angkor area, one of the largest archaeological areas in the world, was the site of different capitals of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th century.
Tourist attractions in Cambodia by province (10 C) * Lists of tourist attractions in Cambodia (4 P) A. Angkorian sites (8 C, 7 P) C. Caves of Cambodia (4 P) E.
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The city and empire flourished from approximately the 9th to the 15th centuries. The city houses the Angkor Wat, one of Cambodia's most popular tourist attractions. The name Angkor is derived from nokor (នគរ), a Khmer word meaning "kingdom" which in turn derived from Sanskrit nagara (नगर), meaning "city". [3]
The summit can be reached either by climbing 809 steps, [2] or via a paved road, 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) in length. [1] Vistas of Tonlé Sap valley can be observed from the peak, with sunset views over the rice fields considered to be a major tourist attraction. [3] Phnom Srah Kmao, located next to Phnom Tantuk, contains a brick temple and bat ...
Considered one of Cambodia's most famous tourist attractions, Bou Sra is popular due to its triple-tier drop. Previously, Bou Sra could only be viewed on ground level. However, with recent additions of platforms, guests can now see the waterfall from higher elevations for a better view.
Tourist attractions in Cambodia (16 C, 10 P) Pages in category "Tourism in Cambodia" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.