Cambodia observed its traditional Pchum Ben festival, with local residents and international visitors taking part in the occasion, according to 中国新闻网.
Coverage of the holiday highlighted how people spent the period. The outlet yeeyi reported scenes in Phnom Penh where some residents rushed to travel home while others went to temples as early as 3 a.m. The same outlet reported that nearly 50,000 visitors arrived in Kampot province on the second day of the Pchum Ben holiday.
Transport was a major part of the period. 柬华日报 reported that a free bus service during the festival saved the public several million dollars.
The reports point to a holiday that is both a religious observance and a major travel period, drawing crowds to temples and provincial destinations while many people return to their home areas.
What to watch next: whether authorities release official visitor figures and confirm the reported savings from the free bus program.
