PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s Koh Ker archaeological site, now a proud member of Unesco’s World Heritage List, was ranked 34th among the top 52 travel destinations for 2024 by the US-based New York Times (NYT). The ancient structure, also known as Lingapura or Chok Gargyar, covers 1,187ha in Kulen district, Preah Vihear province, which is home to the Preah Vihear Temple, another World Heritage Site. “Since Koh Ker is not far from Angkor Wat, tourists can conveniently visit both the Preah Vihear and Koh Ker temples on the same day. Following its recent inclusion in Unesco’s list, Koh Ker requires further infrastructure development to enhance tourist attraction. After extensive review and evaluation, former Prime Minister Hun Sen formally requested Unesco to recognise it as a world heritage site in January 2021.

Source: International New York Times January 10, 2024 19:21 UTC