Mrauk U to reopen to tourists
The old Arakan capital of Mrauk U will soon be reopen to tourists, after having been closed since last year. ...
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News reports and information about tourism and archaeology in Southeast Asia, including news about specific archaeological sites, community tourism, and tourists behaving badly.
More Bagan temples open for sunrise and sunset
It's probably a sign of increased tourist visitors - five more temples in Bagan have been opened up for sunrise ...
Mandalay Palace to be more tourist-friendly
Officials in Myanmar will soon seek tenders to help renovate the Mandalay Palace to make it more tourist-friendly. Mandalay Palace, ...
Preah Vihear sees 90,000 visitors in first 11 months of 2012
Preah Vihear sees a dramatic rise in visitors this year with close to 90,000 visitors in the first 11 months ...
Thailand unveils plans to promote Sukhothai
Thailand unveils plans to promote the World Heritage site of Sukhothai as a hub for visiting other World Heritage Sites ...
Foreign interpreters reportedly taking over the role of local guides in Angkor
The demand for interpreters, particularly Korean interpreters, have become so high that official guides at Angkor have reported being relegated ...
Lenggong Valley needs much work for 2014 deadline
Local experts caution the need for proper management in order for the Lenggong Valley archaeological area to be ready for ...
Cat Tien Archaeological Site attracts tourists, but needs infrastructure
An archaeological site in central Vietnam struggles with the lack of infrastructure to host visiting tourists. Cat Tien Archaeological Site, ...
BBC story on the increased visitors at Angkor Wat
The BBC ran a video story over the weekend about the increased number of tourists at Angkor. Are there too ...
Angkor sees increased visitors from South Korea and China this year
Siem Reap's Tourism Authorities provide statistics from the first quarter of the year, showing an increase of tourists from South ...
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