The Angkor institution, the AD HOC agency that manages ticketing for Angkor Wat archaeological park, announced that it would be nearly double the entrance fee that foreigners have to pay for one day visit to ancient temple complex in Siem Reap province. Starting February 1, 2017 the cost of the one day pass will increase to $37 per person, from the current $20, it said.
Ticket price will also rise for a three day pass to $62 per person, from the current $40, while a week- long visit pass valid over a one month period will cost $72, from the current $60.
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Luu Meng, co-chair of the government-private sector Working Group on Tourism, said if the government plans to increase the ticket price of Angkor Wat and other temples in Angkor Archaeological park, it should provide a solid justification for doing so, as well as an action plan on how it will improve the site and its tourism services. '' When price goes up like this it affect visitors' feeling, so we need to show the quality products and services which they will receive from the increased price, he said. ''For instance, we should give them a reason, like we will guarantee to provide better hygiene at the site and remove all the rubbish along the entrance roads''.
The government took over control of ticket sales to Angkor-era site from private contractor Sokimex last November and established the Angkor Institution to manage ticket sale.
A statement issued by the Angkor Institution gave no explanation for the sharp increase in ticket prices or the expected impact on tourism. However it said, $2 from each ticket sold would be donated to Kutha Bopha, a Swiss-owned children's hospital that provide free treatment for children and pregnant women.
Note: The price above for all temples in Angkor complex, except a few temples which outside of this site such as Beng Melea temple $5 per person extra.
More information will update later.
