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We're taking a look at cities from around the world that received the highest number of international travelers in 2019
We'd like to give a special shout-out to MasterCard and their global
Destination cities index for putting in the research to produce this definitive ranking
Number 10
Antalya Turkey
Just cracking the top ten this coastal Mediterranean gem is perhaps the biggest surprise on our list today
Antalya was edged out of the top ten by Seoul last year, but with 12 point 41 million overnight visitors in 2019
it's officially on the board sun worshippers will adore its diverse, but
Consistently beautiful beaches while nature lovers will want to take advantage of the hiking opportunities
and abundance of striking natural wonders.
You don't need to be a history buff to appreciate the ruins in the City and surrounding
areas like hadrian's gate or the Lisi in tombs. You also needn't be an ardent foodie to fall in love with the delicious cuisine
number 9 Tokyo, Japan
Now this one is not a surprise Tokyo is Japan's capital city and the world's most heavily populated metropolitan area
Translation even if you go during the off-season expect crowds, but no matter how busy this modern city gets
It's well worth the visit as recently as 2017 CNN called it the world's greatest city and included fashion
technologically advanced public
Transportation and an unrivaled number of Michelin star restaurants in their long list of supporting arguments
this is a city that's on the cutting edge and yet holds a deep reverence for its history and traditions and
Prioritizes green space and natural beauty don't be surprised to see Tokyo climb even higher on the list in years to come
Number eight is Sun bull Turkey
Apparently Turkey is doing quite well for itself on the tourism front a destination known for its old-world charm mystique and history
Istanbul wears its roots proudly the city formerly known as both
Constantinople and Byzantium is a historically important crossroads of Europe and Asia and it's managed to keep up with modern times without ever
Sacrificing its traditions historic architecture or sense of strong cultural identity
Istanbul is unabashedly Istanbul you'll come for the dramatic skyline picturesque sunset. Aya
Sofia and the grand bazaar and you'll want to stay because of the palpable sense of wonder all around
number 7 New York City USA
Call it the Big Apple or the city that never sleeps we call it the country's most enduringly popular
Destination despite steep competition from the likes of San Francisco and Los Angeles from its iconic soaring skyscrapers to its humble
hot dog carts every inch of this city seemingly has a story to tell
International travelers searching for the quintessential American experience need look no further
NYC has got it all music art fashion
Entrepreneurship design it all flourishes here Plus with Brooklyn just across the water. It's like a two-for-one deal
No wonder this city attracts over 13 million international overnight visitors
number 6 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Compared to most of the destinations discussed on our list thus far Kuala Lumpur is incredibly affordable
Seriously backpackers can get by on anywhere between 15 and 30 dollars a day
$50 will afford you a very comfortable lifestyle during your stay while $100 per day would essentially be a luxury vacation
Relatively speaking, of course, simply being a cheap destination isn't enough to attract almost 14 million international travelers
architectural landmarks
Both old and new are abundant while Kuala Lumpur is bumping nightlife
Multitude of festivals and distinct Asian Pacific culture ensures that you'll never be short of things to do
Also after tasting that authentic Malay cuisine your taste buds will never be the same
Number 5 Singapore this island nation is one of a kind
a true outlier compared to the rest of Southeast Asia
It's incredibly expensive but it's also ranked among the safest destinations in the world
according to The Economist Intelligence units 2019 safe cities index despite its tiny footprint of just
280 square miles, it's home to some of the world's most inspired architecture and
Manages to maintain an abundance of green space the food scene is to die for with this astonishing culinary variety
Represented in the city-state world famous hawker stalls add to that all the shopping options and unique
Destinations like the gardens by the bay and Singapore's many millions of visitors seemed inevitable
Number 4 Dubai United Arab Emirates as you approach it from a distance
It looks like a mirage and quite frankly the closer you get and the clearer of a picture
You have the more surreal. It actually seems as the almost 16 million overnight international visitors can assure you
however
Dubai is very real
Subtle and modest aren't words that you're likely to hear when visiting Dubai as the business capital of the Middle East the entire city
Very much subscribes to the mentality of bigger is better
hotels entertainment sporting events shopping cars jewelry
Even Gardens everything that Dubai does it does it with no expense spared the ultra-modern
Architecture which includes the Burj Khalifa the world's tallest building is utterly awe-inspiring
number three London United Kingdom
Central London has an overwhelming amount of sights and attractions to see and visit the Tower Bridge
Buckingham Palace Westminster Abbey the London Eye the Tower of London we could go on but we think you get the picture and you
Can't truly visit England without enjoying authentic fish and chips a proper Sunday roast or sampling a humble plate of pie and mashed
You could easily spend an entire trip exploring the city's historic pubs and sampling the cask ale
Furthermore each London neighborhood and the sprawling metropolis has something amazing to offer
London really requires multiple visits maybe that helps to explain its staggering 19 million visitors in 2019
number 2 Paris, France
one of the most enduringly popular
Destinations in the world the city of love certainly lives up to its name from a tourist perspective
There's no shortage of iconic landmarks to visit from the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to the sacre-coeur
Basilica and the abbe de Triomphe but there's so much more to this city than the attractions you can put on a t-shirt
what makes Paris so special and what keeps people coming back are the small details turning down a random unknown street and the
architecture and character will nonetheless be
Enchanting from the countless little merchants with their picturesque storefronts to the city's many pristine parks
Paris boozes with charm sure
The locals have a reputation for being brisk but with an estimated nineteen point ten million people visiting in 2019 alone
Perhaps you can't really blame them
number one Bangkok Thailand
The single most popular destination on the entire planet in 2019 Thailand's capital city the Land of Smiles
That is Bangkok according to the MasterCard GDC
I the city is projected to receive almost 23 million international overnight visitors, but Bangkok's popularity is nothing new
2019 is its fourth year in a row at the top of the heap
And is that really any surprise?
The city really has it all lovers of architecture and breathtaking cultural attractions will be in awe of the buddhist temples like wat arun
The floating markets that make for an utterly unique shopping experience
Khao
San road seemingly never sleeps and the city's food is as famous and delicious as it is reasonably priced
Whether you're on a budget or looking to kick out the jams
Bangkok is the place to do it a but hey based on Bangkok's popularity the world clearly already knows
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