This Is Why Travelers Love Cambodia

Image: PHOTO: Angkor Wat, Cambodia. (photo courtesy of Thinkstock)
Image: PHOTO: Angkor Wat, Cambodia. (photo courtesy of Thinkstock)
Janeen Christoff
by Janeen Christoff
Last updated: 2:30 PM ET, Thu December 8, 2016

There are many reasons why people continue to head to Cambodia. According to Travelers Today the country "has been awarded as the 'World's Best Tourism Destination' and the 'Favorite Cultural Destination' of the European Council Tourism and Trade and that is for a few reasons.

One of them, writes Jeon Camille, is Angkor Wat.

"Cambodia is definitely known for the biggest temple in all of Angkor. Its tower also has a height of 669 ft. The temple was built way back in the 12th century and its wonderful architecture and its sense of inspiration from terror greatly impresses tourists all over the world," says Camille.

Kraite is another reason the country's popularity will continue to surge.

"Cambodia is definitely known for the biggest temple in all of Angkor. Its tower also has a height of 669 ft. The temple was built way back in the 12th century and its wonderful architecture and its sense of inspiration from terror greatly impresses tourists all over the world," says Camille.

[READMORE]READ MORE: 5 Must-See Sights in Phnom Penh, Cambodia [/READMORE]

Beach lovers can definitely get into Sihanoukville.

"Home of the Emerald Buddha of Cambodia, the Silver Pagoda's artistic interiors and architecture was influenced by the Ramayana myth. The courtyard is rich in jewels and important valuables," says Camille.

For more reasons to visit Cambodia, read on here.


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