Gateway to Angkor and the Tonle Sap lake. · 318 stories
As families reunite for one of Cambodia’s most meaningful holidays, a stilted village on the edge of Tonle Sap Lake is ready to show visitors a side of Siem Reap that most never see. Pchum Ben is a time when Cambodians go home. Families gather, pagodas fill with offerings for ancestors, and the whole country…
Ministry of Rural Development Secretary of State Chrun Theravat leads preparations for the upcoming 14th AMRDPE gathering in Siem Reap.
SIEM REAP, Cambodia — Set just five kilometres from the ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat, Anjali by Syphon welcomes international travellers into a serene garden sanctuary designed around a clear, compelling vision: refined modern comfort and authentic Cambodian soul belong together. Offering 41 thoughtfully appointed rooms and suites surrounded by lush tropical greenery, the…
Ministry of Tourism launches the 2026 Siem Reap Tourism Service Mega Sale offering up to 50% savings to boost Green Season visits to Angkor Wat.
GGGI and Siem Reap Provincial Administration team up to boost the green economy, protect the environment, and introduce noise-free EV public transport.
When people think of the Khmer Empire, they often picture Angkor Wat, monumental temples and powerful kings. Yet behind these achievements stood an equally impressive economic system. From the empire’s foundation in 802 CE until the 15th century, Khmer prosperity was supported by productive agriculture, skilled water management, busy local markets and extensive international trade.…
SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA — The Royal Government of Cambodia has launched a comprehensive strategic roadmap to transform Preah Jayavarman-Norodom National Park, popularly known as Phnom Kulen, into Southeast Asia’s leading destination for nature, cultural, and spiritual tourism. The multi-phased development initiative aims to position the sacred mountain range as Cambodia’s premier tourist attraction directly following…
The Siem Reap Provincial Administration launched a new capacity-building program to optimize its three-year rolling investment strategy for 2027–2029.
SIEM REAP — The Siem Reap-Angkor Tourism Management and Development Commission has launched a comprehensive roadmap to revitalize the region. Specifically, Senior Minister Thong Khon unveiled a four-step strategy designed to accelerate tourism recovery and enhance the overall visitor experience throughout Siem Reap province. The wide-ranging plan focuses entirely on revitalizing the tourism value chain…
TAIYUAN, China — Cambodia has officially dispatched a collection of 136 priceless ancient Khmer artifacts to China for a major five-month exhibition at the Shanxi Museum. The rare collection spans more than a millennium of history, featuring masterworks dating from the prehistoric era all the way through the post-Angkorian period. According to an official statement…
Cambodia has launched a landmark five-year initiative to build a nationwide multi-hazard early warning system, as officials warn that unchecked climate change could shrink the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by up to 10 per cent by 2050. The “Advancing Early Warning for All” (EW4ALL) project — funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and…
Cambodia is preserving its traditional stone carving heritage through training programs and cultural initiatives. The effort aims to pass Khmer craftsmanship to future generations while supporting tourism and economic growth.
Eyes fixed on her carving of Angkor Wat, Sarin handles her tools with quiet precision. A brief, confident stroke and the wood yields, cut cleanly and evenly. In Cambodia, craftsmanship is carefully studied, preserved, and passed down. It carries the cultural identity of the Kingdom, inherited from its imperial era, with Siem Reap as its capital. After the civil…
