CAMBODIA, December 11, 2015 (Canindia): Cambodia’s famed Angkor Wat Temple, originally built as a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu, posted a revenue of US$53.5 million from ticket sales to foreigners during the January-November period this year, the authority managing the 12th century temple complex said on Tuesday. In November alone, the temple welcomed 200,085 tourists.
Angkor Wat Temple, inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1992, is the kingdom’s most popular tourist destination. An entrance fee to the site is $20 per day for a foreigner, $40 for a three-day visit and $60 for a week-long visit.
Angkor Wat was originally built as a Hindu temple but it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist shrine in the 12th century. The Archaeological Society of India has contributed to its upkeep.