Cambodia named World Best Tourism Destination for 2016

Xinhua, PHNOM PENH: The European Council on Tourism and Trade (ECTT) has named Cambodia as the World Best Tourism Destination for 2016, said its press release issued late Wednesday.
Some 30 countries joined the competition for the illustrious award this year, the press release said, adding that Cambodia presented its report for the competition under the title "Cambodia: The Land of Magic-The Place Where Gods And Kings Build The World! ".
Cambodia took the top spot in awards thanks to its rich cultural and historical legacy and outstanding natural beauty.
"Cambodia is a perfectly safe and outstanding destination that will forever mark your heart," said Professor Anton Caragea, president of the Bucharest- headquartered ECTT, which consists of 28 European countries as members.
Cambodia is renowned for two cultural sites in the UNESCO's World Heritage List. One is the 12th century Angkor Archeological Park in northwestern Siem Reap province and the other is the 11th century Preah Vihear Temple in northwestern Preah Vihear province.
Besides, the Southeast Asian nation has many interesting eco-tourism sites, including a 450-km pristine coastline stretching across four provinces in the country's southwestern part.

Cambodia named World Best Tourism Destination for 2016

Xinhua, PHNOM PENH: The European Council on Tourism and Trade (ECTT) has named Cambodia as the World Best Tourism Destination for 2016, said its press release issued late Wednesday. Some 30 countries joined the competition for the illustrious award this year, the press release said, adding that Cambodia presented its report for the competition under the title Cambodia: The Land of Magic-The Place Where Gods And Kings Build The World! . Cambodia took the top spot in awards thanks to its rich cultural and historical legacy and outstanding natural beauty. Cambodia is a perfectly safe and outstanding destination that will forever mark your heart, said Professor Anton Caragea, president of the Bucharest- headquartered ECTT, which consists of 28 European countries as members. Cambodia is renowned for two cultural sites in the UNESCOs World Heritage List. One is the 12th century Angkor Archeological Park in northwestern Siem Reap province and the other is the 11th century Preah Vihear Temple in northwestern Preah Vihear province. Besides, the Southeast Asian nation has many interesting eco-tourism sites, including a 450-km pristine coastline stretching across four provinces in the countrys southwestern part.