PHNOM PENH: The number of tourists choosing to explore temples in Cambodia's renowned Angkor Archaeological Park by bicycle has steadily increased since the easing of the Covid-19 situation, the Apsara National Authority (ANA) said in a news release on Friday (Nov 14).
Seng Sotheara, director of the ANA's Department of Tourism Development and Culture, said an average of more than 100 cyclists visited the Unesco-listed world heritage site each day along a 23-km route.
"Many tourists express satisfaction with the cycling paths that wind through forests and rice fields in the Angkor landscape," he said.
Sotheara observed that the number of cycling visitors has continued to rise from month to month, except during periods of heavy rainfall.
He said the ANA established the cycling route within the Angkor site in 2019.
"This route passes through forests, streams, rice fields, and areas near the temples, making it an attractive alternative for visitors who prefer cycling over driving," he said.
Although the route has received strong support from many tourists, the ANA intends to further enhance it in response to requests from bicycle enthusiasts, he added.
Located in northwest Siem Reap province, the Angkor park, which is the most popular tourist destination in the South-East Asian nation, is home to 91 ancient temples built from the ninth to the 13th centuries.
The park attracted a total of 765,518 international tourists in the first 10 months of 2025, generating a gross revenue of US$35.5 million from ticket sales, according to the state-owned Angkor Enterprise. - Xinhua
