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A Chinese replica of Angkor Wat, built for the annual China-Asean exposition, has attracted the ire of many Cambodians who feel it offends their heritage…
Source: Chinese theme park risks offending Cambodians with Angkor Wat replica
Sure, it’s beautiful — and it’s also ridiculously affordable. But this traveller discovered there’s a catch to living in luxury in one of Asia’s hottest destinations.
Isabel Alexander explores whether the award of UNESCO World Heritage status to a cultural site is always a good thing.
Source: The “double-edged sword” of UNESCO World Heritage status
According to the UNESCO, the temple is composed of a series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases over an 800 metre long axis.. Cambodia Shiva Temple. Cambodia religion. Cambodia India. Cambodia tourism. Cambodia temople. Sushma Swaraj. UNESCO heritage site.
Source: India to assist in renovation of Shiva temple in Cambodia
You’ll want to leave your hotel or hostel in Siem Reap by 5am at the latest.
Source: Watch Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Sambor Prei Kuk, a world heritage site, sees a 67 percent hike in international visitors.
Source: Sharp increase in visitors at Sambor Prei Kuk – Khmer Times
See Cambodia’s off-the-beaten-track mysterious historic sites.
Source: 9 Ancient Cambodian Sites to Discover After Angkor Wat
During the first four months of 2018, Cambodia welcomed more than 647,000 Chinese visitors, an increase of more than 79%.
Some tourist hotspots end up being disheartening disappointments. Here are some of the world’s favourite landmarks of 2018, based on a TripAdvisor survey.
Source: World’s Favourite Tourist Landmarks, According To TripAdvisor | Star2.com
South Korean investors on a visit to the Kingdom last week have shown an interest in investing in Sambor Prei Kuk, a Unesco-listed archeological site in Kampong Thom, the Minister of Tourism said.
“Korean investors are keen to invest in Kampong Thom province, especially in Sambor Prei Kuk, to attract Korean tourists to the site,” said Minister Thong Khon.
The minister was speaking to journalists shortly after his meeting at the Asean-Korea Centre with Lee Hyuk, who was leading a delegation of Korean investors exploring business opportunities in the Kingdom.
Sambor Prei Kuk is the ancient capital of the Chenla Empire and gained Unesco recognition in July last year.
“Korean tourists usually like cultural tourism sites, so these investors have a great opportunity in their hands,” he said, adding that good investments would include hotels as well as golf courses.
“They can help strengthen the tourism industry in Kampong Thom, especially in the area surrounding Sambor Prei Kuk, by providing training to local communities,” he said.
Read more from source: South Koreans eye Kampong Thom’s tourism market – Khmer Times
