The National Authority for Preah Vihear in Cambodia reported a 71.2% increase in tourists visiting Koh Ker temple last year, while Preah Vihear temple noticed a 16.7% decrease. The 35-meter-high Shiva temple of Koh Ker was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023. To attract more tourists and celebrate their UN heritage status, the National Authority intends to organize sports tourism events in Koh Ker.

Reference: Sotheary, S. (2024, Jan 03). Koh Ker temple gains more popularity among tourists. Khmer Time. Retrieved from:https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501416886/koh-ker-temple-gains-more-popularity-among-tourists/