Angkor Wat's fame increased in the 1930s when a life-size replica was made of the complex for the Paris Colonial Exposition in 1931. By 1953, Cambodia had gained independence from France and the temple site was given UNESCO World Heritage status in 1992. At this point, only about 7,650 tourists visited the site. But, in the 21st century, it's one of the most popular destinations in Asia, especially after the filming of Tomb Raider with Angelina Jolie in 2001.

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