The government has officially launched an all-new ticketing system for the Angkor Archaeological Park and surrounding attractions.
The government has officially launched an all-new ticketing system for the Angkor Archaeological Park and surrounding attractions.
The “Angkor Archaeological Park Ticket Sales and Inspection System” is expected to reduce ticket purchase and inspection times by 30 to 40 per cent.
Deputy Prime Minister Neth Savoeun officially announced the system’s implementation on the morning of January 30, explaining that it aims to provide additional options and more convenience to international visitors who wish to explore Siem Reap province’s cultural heritage sites.
The new digital platform will handle the sale of entry tickets at the Angkor park, as well as the other tourist sites managed by Angkor Enterprise.
Savoeun described the new initiative as an example of the government’s creative, innovative means of attracting more foreign visitors.
He believed that the new technology would provide more flexible solutions for tourists, reducing time and related costs.
He explained that the tourism sector is vulnerable to external factors, which is why the government is continuously seeking new innovations to support it.
The newly launched system will improve the management of ticket sales and allow international tourists to pay electronically via credit or debit cards.
Angkor Enterprise was established in January 2016, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Economy and Finance. It generates revenue through the sale of tickets to the Angkor Archaeological Park, Koh Ker Temples and boat tickets on the Tonle Sap Lake.
Ticket prices for Angkor Archaeological Park are divided into three categories: $37 for a 1-day pass, $62 for a 3-day pass and $72 for a 7-day pass.
Ho Vandy, board chairman of the Cambodia Tourism Association (CATA), told The Post on January 30 that the new system will make it easier for foreign tourists to buy their tickets and check them during entry at Angkor, simplifying the process and providing more options.
“This reform by the authorities will make it more convenient for foreign guests to buy tickets to visit Angkor Archaeological Park,” he said.
Khieu Thy, president of the Khmer Angkor Tour Guide Association (KATGA), noted that the new system is different from the previous one in that it no longer requires taking photos or filling out multiple forms. The reduction in paperwork and the use of technology are expected to encourage more tourists to visit Cambodia.
“The new ticketing system is part of wider efforts to attract more foreign visitors to Cambodia,” he added.
However, Vandy acknowledged that the number of expected international arrivals in 2025 remains uncertain and will depend on global economic and political conditions.
Ly Se, director-general of Angkor Enterprise, noted that the old system required tourists to fill out certain information and provide a photo, and ticket sales were conducted in person or online. With the new system, visitors no longer need to buy tickets for crossing through checkpoints, which will reduce inspection time by 30 to 40 per cent.
He explained that guests can now purchase Angkor tickets in four ways: at ticket counters, online, through a mobile app on Google and Apple stores and via self-service kiosks.
In 2024, tickets to the Angkor park were sold to 1.02 million international tourists, a 28.27 per cent increase over 2023, generating nearly $47.83 million in revenue, a 28.57 per cent rise. Angkor Enterprise also sold tickets for Koh Ker temples ($329,025) and Tonle Sap boat tours ($794,348).
