Peru, Abu Dhabi and Cambodia Home to World’s Top Three Landmarks

TripAdvisor has unveiled the winners of its Travellers’ Choice awards for Landmarks.

Award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for landmarks worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period.

Angkor Wat in Cambodia clinches the third spot in the world list, while Taj Mahal in India, the only other Asian winner in the top ten, is ranked fifth globally.

“The Travellers’ Choice Landmarks highlight some of the world’s most iconic, must-see man-made attractions that have won the TripAdvisor community worldwide,” said Janice Lee Fang, Communications Director, APAC, for TripAdvisor. “Travellers who wish to immerse themselves in the rich history of these award-winning landmarks can also book experiences on TripAdvisor that sometimes include exclusive, private access that can make the trip more enjoyable.”

Top 10 Landmarks in the World

1. Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu, Peru

2. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

3. Angkor Wat – Siem Reap, Cambodia

4. St. Peter’s Basilica – Vatican City, Italy

5. Taj Mahal – Agra, India

6. Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba – Cordoba, Spain

7. Church of the Savior on Spilt Blood – St. Petersburg, Russia

8. The Alhambra – Granada, Spain

9. Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool – Washington, D.C

10. Milan Cathedral (Duomo) – Milan, Italy

Top 10 Landmarks in Asia

1. Angkor Wat – Siem Reap, Cambodia

2. Taj Mahal – Agra, India

3. Great Wall at Mutianyu – Beijing, China

4. Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) – Bangkok, Thailand

5. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine – Kyoto, Japan

6. Shwedagon Pagoda – Yangon, Myanmar

7. Petronas Twin Towers – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

8. Amber Fort – Jaipur, India

9. The Grand Palace – Bangkok, Thailand

10. Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chin Minh, Vietnam 

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