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Cambodia welcomes record number of visitors during Choul Chnam Thmey

The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism reported that the festival saw a record-breaking influx of travellers, including 23.86 million domestic and 115,000 foreign tourists.

A performance at the opening of Angkor Sangkranta 2025 (Photo: VNA)
A performance at the opening of Angkor Sangkranta 2025 (Photo: VNA)

Phnom Penh (VNA) – Cambodia served nearly 24 million domestic and foreign visitors during its Choul Chnam Thmey traditional New Year celebration from April 14-16, up 9.9% year on year.

The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism reported that the festival saw a record-breaking influx of travellers, including 23.86 million domestic and 115,000 foreign tourists.

Phnom Penh emerged as the most visited destination, attracting over 2.86 million. It was followed closely by Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Prey Veng, and Battambang.

The ministry attributed the rise to a series of vibrant Songkran events held nationwide, along with the peaceful and stable environment.

Choul Chnam Thmey is the most significant annual celebration in Cambodia - home to over 5,100 pagodas and over 90% of population practicing Buddhism./.

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