Cambodia saw a significant drop in Chinese tourism during the first five months of 2026, with approximately 400,000 visitors representing a nearly 20% decrease year-on-year. The decline impacts the nation’s overall international tourist numbers, which totaled 1.54 million. Cambodian officials are optimistic that a newly implemented 14-day visa exemption policy for Chinese nationals will stimulate a rebound in arrivals. The Ministry of Tourism released data on June 22nd highlighting the downturn and the anticipated positive effects of the new policy. This move aims to attract more Chinese tourists and bolster the tourism sector, a key contributor to Cambodia’s economy. The success of the visa exemption will be closely monitored in the coming months to assess its effectiveness.