Community-Based Tourism Rises: Villages, Tonle Sap and the Countryside
Homestays, floating villages, silk workshops and countryside rides are turning diversification from a slogan into real, bookable experiences around Siem Reap.
Homestays, floating villages, silk workshops and countryside rides are turning diversification from a slogan into real, bookable experiences around Siem Reap.
At the Siem Reap 2026 Forum for the Future, officials and operators pledged to broaden the province’s appeal beyond Angkor — into culture, nature, food and community experiences.
Angkor Archaeological Park welcomed 387,772 international visitors in the first six months of 2026 — a reminder that recovery is under way, even if the numbers are still below last year.
Siem Reap has been ranked one of Asia’s best cultural destinations for 2026 and placed among the top cultural destinations worldwide — a welcome boost for the province’s reputation.
To rebuild direct air links, Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is offering airlines steep discounts — up to 100% off key fees — for launching new scheduled routes.