Cambodia’s tourism slump leaves Angkor Wat eerily quiet
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Cambodia's tourism slump has led to a noticeable decrease in visitors at the Angkor Wat temple complex, which was once crowded with tourists. Tour operators report that the landmark is emptier than in previous years. The decline is attributed to broader challenges in Cambodia's tourism industry.
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Angkor Wat, once crowded with tourists, is now 'comparatively quiet'.
Akim Ly is the founder of Siem Reap-based tour company Adventures Cambodia and a member of the Cambodia Tourism.
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Angkor Wat temple complex has become comparatively quiet due to a tourism slump.
South China Morning Post- Angkor Wat, once crowded with tourists, is now 'comparatively quiet'.
- Tour operators report an 'emptying' of Cambodia's most recognizable landmark.
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Loaded language removedWatching the sun rise over Angkor Wat once meant fighting for elbow room, a hundred phone screens glowing in the dark as tour buses disgorged crowds chasing the same postcard-perfect shot These days, the 12th century temple complex is comparatively quiet, with operators reporting an emptying of Cambodia’s most recognisable landmark.
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Angkor Wat temple complex has become comparatively quiet due to a tourism slump.
South China Morning PostAkim Ly is the founder of Siem Reap-based tour company Adventures Cambodia and a member of the Cambodia Tourism.
South China Morning PostOperators report an emptying of Angkor Wat, which is Cambodia’s most recognisable landmark.
South China Morning Post