Ultra Marathon breaks record
Over 1,000 participants hailing from 42 countries are present at the starting line for the fourth Ultra Trail d’Angkor.
Tag: Angkor Wat
Reaping new benefits in Temple Town
Despite the general consensus that the property market in Siem Reap has slowed down, many experts are bullish on the potential of the area.
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU
Out with the old, in with the new. It is that time of the year again where you tell yourself that the year ahead will be different – that this time you are determined to convert into a full-blown vegan or go down a few sizes.
THE GREAT ANGKOR RACE
The 23rd Angkor Wat International Half Marathon last Sunday became a huge opportunity for people from different countries to recognise and celebrate the Angkor Archaeological Park, as well as health and wellness.
Angkor Wat Half Marathon – Fun for Khmers and Foreigners, Young and Old
Local and international runners run through the Angkor Archaeological Park for the 23rd Angkor Wat International Half Marathon on December 2, principally sponsored by Manulife.
Honda says players ‘can do more’
Cambodia’s general manager Keisuke Honda has broken his silence after the kingdom’s poor showing at the ongoing AFF Suzuki Cup.
Thousands descend on Angkor Wat for half marathon
Organisers of Angkor Wat International Half Marathon laud its continued popularity.
Half-Marathon set to break race records
Runners are set to descend for the running of Angkor Wat Int’l Half Marathon.
Far from the madding temple crowd
In the second installment of ‘Siem Reap Beyond the Temples’, Agnes Alpuerto continues her journey through the unusual and lesser travelled spots of the tourist-favourite metropolis.
The government earns $85.57 million from Angkor Wat ticket sales
The government earned $85.57 million in revenue from the sale of tickets at Angkor Wat for this year’s first nine months.
Team Kara to join Asia Rally
Team Kara will represent Cambodia in the Asia Cross Country Rally – or the AXCR for short – when the starting gun fires in Pattaya.
Angkor Temple voted world’s topmost site
TripAdvisor has ranked Angkor Wat Temple as the World’s Best Landmark for 2018.
Angkor Empire Marathon signup promising
Over 2,000 runners sign up for the annual Angkor Khmer Empire Marathon.
Angkor Wat ticket revenue up 18 pct
Cambodia earns $61.4 million in revenue from the sale of tickets at Angkor Wat during the first half of 2018.
Angkor Wat temple graffiti causes stir
The foreign letters written on the stones of the Angkor Wat temple were written during the 17th century and before the 1990s.
Thailand asked to intervene in Angkor Wat branding case
Cambodia asks to halt Thai rice products that use Angkor Wat in their branding.
Happy, trouble-free Siem Reap journey
Siem Reap is undeniably one of the most visited cities in the region. Who would want to miss such a historical and cultural place?
Angkor Sankranta 2018 Attracts Over 1.8 Million Visitors
Some 1.82 million national and international tourists joined the Angkor Sankranta 2018, the sixth of its kind, in Siem Reap cultural province, a 15.14 percent year-on-year increase, Minister of Tourism H.E. Thong Khon said.
Angkor Sankranta 2018 Begins
The Angkor Sankranta 2018, organised on the occasion of the Khmer Traditional New Year gained momentum in Siem Reap provincial city.
Angkor Wat bridge open for New Year
The original bridge leading to Angkor Wat will be temporarily reopened for use over Khmer New Year, say authorities.
Excavation of Angkor ponds set for after KNY
The Apsara Authority to excavate the northern and southern ponds of Angkor Wat.
British ‘porn dancer’ freed from jail
A British expat convicted of producing pornography over the promotion of a pool party is released from prison.
Big budget Angkor Wat film proposed
Deputy Prime Minister says that the Ministry of Culture should produce a big budget film documenting the Angkor temples.
Cambodia and Indonesia discuss direct air connection
Cambodia and Indonesia agree to cooperate to boost their tourism markets.
Sihanoukville ranks amongst the top global holiday destinations for 2018
The New York Times has released their starter kit for escaping into the world – their renowned list of the “52 best places to go in the world”.
The wonder of Banteay Chhmar
While Angkor Wat is world-famous, only a handful of hardy travellers know of the existence of the Banteay Chhmar temple.
Blessing offers ‘proof of peace’
Minister of Tourism Thong Khon leads a blessing ceremony for happiness in front of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap province.
Qi Bian claims marathon crown
The 22nd Angkor Wat International Half Marathon concluded around the temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, with an estimated 10,000 runners.
Looted Angkor jewellery returned to Cambodia
PHNOM PENH: A set of ancient Angkorian gold jewellery was returned to Cambodia Saturday with an elaborate procession through the capital, decades after the precious pieces were looted from a famed jungle temple. The 10-piece…
Cambodia’s Angkor earns over USD95 mln from ticket
Revenue from ticket sales to foreigners visiting Cambodia’s famed Angkor archaeological park reached USD95.6 million in the first 11 months of 2017, up 72 percent compared to the same period last year, said a statement…
