Cambodia tries to outbid Thailand in the hunt for international tourists

Cambodia Outshines Thailand in Race for Chinese Tourists

Picture courtesy of China Daily In an intriguing twist in Southeast Asia’s tourism landscape, Cambodia is emerging as a significant contender for Chinese holidaymakers, leaving Thailand trailing in its wake. Central to this success is Cambodia's strategic designation of 2025 as the "China-Cambodia Tourism Year," a move already yielding remarkable returns. Just last week, Phnom Penh welcomed a landmark arrival of 1,000 Chinese tourists from W…

"China here, China there": Cambodian city reshaped by Chinese money

As Chinese manufacturers ramp up investment in this Cambodian border city, whole neighborhoods are cropping up to cater to them while signs emerge that factories are straining the power grid and labor market. Bavet in Svay Rieng, more than three hours from Phnom Penh by car, is tucked into a corner of the country’s southeastern border where it juts into Vietnam.…Visit Website

Cambodia tries to outbid Thailand in the hunt for international tourists

Unlike Thailand, Cambodia is experiencing a boom in Chinese arrivals. Cambodian authorities are showing keen determination to increase the number of foreign visitors to the ancient kingdom. Whilst Thailand’s share of the Chinese vacation market is visibly shrinking, Cambodia is developing partnerships with Chinese provinces. 2025 has been declared China-Cambodia Tourism Year and the first ever 1,000 persons group arrived in Phnom Penh from the c…