Cambodia and China Plan Memorandum of Understanding to Restore Direct Flights Between Gansu Province and Siem Reap

• Proeksa Meas
• 11 November 2026
• បទយកការណ៍ខ្លី
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A high-level meeting between Tourism Minister Hout Hak and Dunhuang Academy Party Secretary Cheng Liang lays the groundwork for revived aviation routes, cultural heritage conservation, and collaborative nighttime tourism development.

Cambodia’s tourism sector is poised for deeper international collaboration following an agreement between the Ministry of Tourism and the administration of China’s Gansu province to advance a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at restoring direct flight connections between Gansu and Siem Reap. The strategic discussions took place on November 2, 2026, during a bilateral meeting between Cambodian Tourism Minister Hout Hak and Cheng Liang, Party Secretary of the Dunhuang Academy.

During the meeting, Party Secretary Cheng Liang emphasized that the initiative is designed to elevate Cambodia’s tourism profile while expanding collaborative frameworks with international partners. He expressed keen interest in partnering with Cambodia to exchange expertise, technical knowledge, and professional best practices in cultural heritage preservation and sustainable tourism development.

In response, Minister Hout Hak welcomed the Chinese delegation’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, highlighting Cambodia’s abundant cultural heritage and tourism assets—particularly the Angkor archaeological park—which serve as cornerstones for compelling cultural tourism products. The Minister also extended a formal invitation for Party Secretary Cheng Liang to lead a delegation on an official visit to Cambodia at a mutually convenient time.

The prospective MoU will establish a framework for robust cooperation between the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism and the Dunhuang Academy. Key focus areas include sharing expertise in cultural heritage management and conservation, leveraging heritage assets for sustainable tourism, and exchanging experiences in developing cultural tourism products. Additionally, the partnership aims to boost Siem Reap’s nighttime economy by featuring Silk Road-inspired artistic performances such as “Along the Silk Road” and “Tales of the Silk Road,” alongside reciprocal study tours for officials from both institutions. (read more)

• Tourism and Travelling
• Ministry of tourism