Dubai , 12 July 2015 –
Bangkok was recently named as one of the top ten cities in the world
for visitors by influential travel publication Travel + Leisure. Bangkok
took the sixth spot overall and third in Asia in a list that included
some of the world’s most culturally rich destinations chosen by readers
of the magazine.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam
Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a famous Buddhist temple in Bangkok
Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao
Phraya River.
Readers were asked to
judge destinations on factors including culture, food, friendliness,
shopping and city landmarks and rate them out of 100. Bangkok was
popular with readers for its bustle, street food and blend of ancient
culture and modern luxury. Visits to serene temples and river tours were
seen as must-do experiences.
The Tourism Authority
of Thailand (TAT) has long promoted Bangkok as a destination in its own
right for long-haul and regional travellers seeking cultural
experiences, world-class dining and shopping.
Mrs. Juthaporn
Rerngronasa, TAT Acting Governor and Deputy Governor for International
Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East and Americas) said, “Because
Bangkok keeps winning such accolades year after year and is rated so
highly by tourists is testament to the excitement, warm hospitality and
unique Thai experiences the city can offer. There is so much to do here,
in terms of shopping, food and entertainment, not to mention some of
the world’s best hotels. Bangkok is a great destination for travellers
of all ages.”
This is not the first
time Bangkok has been listed in the top ten cities having held the
number one spot from 2010 to 2013. Its reappearance in the list shows
the renewed confidence in Bangkok as a quality destination with a myriad
of activities to enjoy.
Thailand’s Royal Barge Procession along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok
This year, first place
in the list went to the Japanese city of Kyoto, which was praised for
its shrines and historic quarter. South Carolina’s Charleston took the
second spot and Cambodia’s Siem Reap came third. Florence and Rome also
scored highly with Krakow, Barcelona, Cape Town and Jerusalem also
proving popular.
Travel + Leisure is
one of the world’s most widely-read travel publications and has a
circulation of around seven million readers. The full list of winners
will be published in the magazine’s August issue.
For a full list of the World’s Best Cities, please visit www.travelandleisure.
See more at: TATNewsroom
