Garut, W Java (ANTARA) - Tourism Minister, Arief Yahya, inaugurated the Digital Tourist Market of Lake Cangkuang in Leles Subdistrict, Garut District of West Java, which is expected to lead to an increase in the number of tourists visiting the region.

"Millennials need a tourist destination which is attractive when captured on camera," Yahya said here on Monday.

According to the minister, millennials would need a tourist destination, which is well-designed.
Garut District Head, Rudy Gunawan, said Lake Cangkuang is an interesting place to take selfies. It also has a historical site such as the Cangkuang Temple and a customary village, Kampung Pulo.

"Lake Cangkuang is quite a complete tourist destination. In addition to its natural beauty, we can learn about history, take good pictures and eat good food," he said.

Previously, Garut inaugurated two other digital tourist destinations in Lake Bagendit in Banyuresmi Subdistrict and Dayeuh Manggung in Cilawu Subdistrict.

EDITED BY INE

Related news: Sail Nias to help spur Nias tourism revitalization: Tourism Ministry

Related news: President Jokowi chairs limited cabinet meeting on tourism in Magelang

Translator: Feri Purnama, Sri Haryati
Editor: Fardah Assegaf
Copyright © ANTARA 2019