Cambodia's wetland gems a magnet for tourists; govt aim to push programmes to attract more foreign visitors

Visitors enjoying paddling boats around the Stung Treng Ramsar site. - Phnom Penh Post/ANN

PHNOM PENH (Phnom Penh Post/ANN): Nestled in the northern reaches of the Mekong River in Stung Treng province lies the Stung Treng Ramsar site, a bastion of biodiversity and a beacon for eco-tourists.

Spanning over 1,460ha, this wetland haven forms a mosaic of habitats, hosting a plethora of species from kingfishers to elusive Irrawaddy dolphins.