Green Tourism Corridor Planned For Phnom Kulen National Park

Phnom Penh, April 20, 2024 --

Ministry of Environment plans to launch a green tourism corridor at Preah Jayavarman-Norodom Phnom Kulen National Park in Cambodia's Siem Reap province.

The plan was unveiled by Minister of Environment H.E. Eang Sophalleth when chairing a green tourism destination development meeting at the ministry on April 18.

The initiative will not only promote sustainable livelihoods among the locals in the protected areas but also ensure effective and efficient natural resource management and biodiversity conservation to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025.

The green tourism corridor will start with eco-friendly camping complexes, Khmer-style housing for accommodations, cycling paths, and other tourism products.

H.E. Eang Sophalleth advised his technical team to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for strategic planning for the creation of the green tourism corridor.

Preah Jayavarman-Norodom Phnom Kulen National Park is home to at least 85 tourist attractions, including stunning waterfalls, ancient temples, and natural ponds.

There are a total of 1,246 families of 5,036 people (2,446 women) residing in the protected areas of the national park.