Top 10 Most Visited Cities In the World

Cities are generally occupied by companies, factories, industries, and of course huge buildings. But there are some cities that are most visited by tourists in the World. And these cities stand as the most famous tourist destinations in the World. Let's get done to the list of top 10 most visited cities in the World.

Most visited cities in the World:

10. Delhi:

Delhi is the capital of India and it is being visited by an average of 12.6 million visitors per year. This place is surrounded by many historic monuments built by the Mughals, parks, museums, and many more. Delhi has its old name as "Shahjahanabad" in the 1640s and it is also called "City of Rallies".

      Major Attractions:

• Red Fort: Pride of Mughal dynasty and its architecture.
• Humayun’s Tomb: First garden tomb in India.
• Chandni Chowk: The oldest market in Delhi for inexpensive stuff.
• Qutub Minar: With a height of 234 feet, the tallest individual tower in the world.
• Jama Masjid: India’s largest Mosque.
• Lotus temple: Religious place with mesmerizing architectures.
• India Gate: India’s largest war memorial.
• Rashtrapati Bhawan: Residence palace for the President of India.
• Mahatma Gandhi Memorial: Historic ghat located at the bank of Yamuna river.
• Akshardham temple: One of the largest Hindu temples in the world built with pink stone and white marble.
• Waste to wonder park: Has replicas of seven wonders of the world created from industrial wastes.
• Laxminarayan Temple: Temple surrounded by a lush garden inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi.
• Rail Museum Delhi: Preserves 163 years old railway heritage of India.
• National Museum: The largest museum explains Indian civilization.

      Allowed Activities:

• Can ride in Rickshaw tour.
•  Can enjoy Segway Ride at Rajpath and F9-Go-Karting. 
• Can go boating in old fort. 
• Can experience haunting thrills of Feroz Shah Kotla fort.

Amenities Available:

Delhi has hotels with good facilities to stay, rich food varieties to enjoy, nice transport facilities to commute. The most important feature is that the Delhi government introduced an official website where tourists can get all information on tourist spots with map navigation. Official website link:

Do's in the city:

• Do plan and advance book everything for events and hotels.
• Take care of your belongings in public places. 
•  Keep the Hindi phrases or books handy. 
• Do bargain while shopping in street markets and outside vendors

Dont's in the city:

• Don’t believe and go with unauthorized tourist agents. 
• Female tourist avoids ventures in late nights. 
• Don’t be dependent on the metro always. 
• Be aware of climate changes and carry things accordingly.

      Best Hotels:

• The LaLiT New Delhi
• The Claridges New Delhi
•  Hyatt Regency Delhi
• The Park New Delhi
• Roseate House New Delhi
• Taj Palace New Delhi
• Pride Plaza Hotel Aerocity New Delhi
• The Surya Hotel
• Lemon Tree Premier, Delhi Airport
• Hotel Picasso Prive

9. Tokyo:

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and is famous for many modern skyscraper buildings and historic temples. This city has a tourist count of 12.9 Million visitors per year. The city has its old name as “Edo” which means “bay-entrance or “estuary” and it was renamed into Tokyo in 1868. 

Major Attractions:

• The Imperial Palace: It is the residence of the emperor of Japan. 
• Ueno Park and Zoo: Tokyo’s largest green space with parks, temples, and museums.
• The Tokyo Skytree: A tower recognized as the world's largest towers.
• Tokyo Disney Sea: It is a theme park showcases Walt Disney films artistically. 
• Takaosan: An adventurous place with a lot of fun activities located in Mount Takao.
• Ginza KabukizaTheater: Place where a lot of the Japanese traditional arts are performed.
• Sensoji: One of the oldest Buddhist temples.
• Roppongi: Tokyo’s nightlife center and place to do a lot of shopping.
• Sumida River: Bridges built over the river illuminates with lights in the evening.

      Allowed Activities:

• Tokyo bike rentals allow tourists to cycle around Yanaka.
• Can buy an Ema, a Japanese wishing wooden plague from temples.
• Enjoy a Japanese cabaret experience at Shisui Deux.
• To watch a game of sumo wrestling.

Amenities Available:

Tokyo has the Best Hotels for the tourists to stay. Also, special Japanese food rich in spices will be served for the visitors to like Japanese culture. Tourists can enjoy transport facilities with modern technologies incorporated. 

Do’s in the city:

• Do take advantage of public transport.
• Do walk, drive, and ride on the left side of the road.
• Do dress somewhat conservatively and smartly.
• Do be quiet on bullet and metro trains.

Dont's in the city:

• Don’t walk around eating or smoking. 
• Don’t misuse your chopsticks. 
• Don’t leave a tip or count your change in restaurants.
• Don’t open the taxi doors as it has automatic openings.

       Best Hotels:

• Hilton Tokyo
• Pullman Tokyo Tamachi
• The Prince Park Tower Tokyo
• Park Hyatt
• Hotel East 21 Tokyo
• Shibuya Granbell Hotel
• Mandarin Oriental
• Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

       8. Istanbul:

Istanbul is the most famous city in Turkey that is most popular for its culture as it's been ruled by many empires. This city has a visitor flow of 13.4 million tourists every year. "The Seven Hills" is the nickname of this city. There are monuments that age back to the 6th century built during the Byzantine empire. 

Major Attractions:

• Aya Sofya: This museum is Istanbul’s most cherished landmark. 
• Istanbul Modern Museum: Museum with an extensive collection of Turkish modern art.
• Galata Tower: A 220 feet tower built in the 14th century.
• Blue Mosque: Also called Sultan Ahmed Mosque famous for blue interior and detailed decorations. 
• Chora Church: Greek church when built later converted into Mosque. Now it is a museum and tourist spot.
• Prince Island: Cluster of Islands in the Sea of Marmara.
• Hagia Sophia: Monument with an architectural blend of Christianity and Islamic religions.
• Emirgan Park: Largest park in the city with huge varieties of flower species.
• Basilica Cistern: Architectural masterpiece built underground of the StoaBassilica.

      Allowed Activities:

• Dolphin show at Istanbul Dolphinarium.
• Explore Antique at the Istanbul toy museum.
• Explore aerial view of the city with an Istanbul’s cable car.
• Can have road ride in old-fashioned Trams.

Amenities Available:

Istanbul has amenities like hotels to stay exactly near the sightseeing places and tourist spots for easy travel within the city. 

Do’s in the city:

• Do dress appropriately while visiting mosques.
• Do learn some Turkish words.
• Do visit hammam, a Turkish bath, and embrace Turkish foods.
• Do use the bus system to get around the city.

Dont's in the city:

• Don’t stay in Taksim as it was home for most of the clubs. 
• Don’t take pictures of people without asking permission.
• Don’t drink alcohol on the bus or tram.

       Best Hotels:

•  Cityloft 81 Hotels
• The Four Seasons
• Swissotel Istanbul
• Azade Hotel
• Ottoman Imperial
• Corinne Boutique Hotel
• Istanbul Royal Hotel
• Meddusa Hotel
• Queens Land Istanbul

       7. New York:

New York is the most crowded city in the US. This city has nicknames such as “The Big Apple”, “City that never sleeps”, and "The City". The yearly visitor count is 13.6 million tourists. Now York is densely populated with many attractions in it. The most renowned buildings are The Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, and the Broadway Theater. 

Major Attractions:

• Statue of Liberty: It stands as a symbol of freedom with revolutionary structure. 
• Brooklyn Bridge: One of the oldest suspension bridges with a length of 5989 feet.
• Central Park: It was America’s first public landscaped park with 843 acres of land.
• Times square: Colourful place for shopping shines with neon lights at night. 
• The New York Public library: Second largest in America and fourth-largest in the world
• One world observatory: This glass building offers observative views of the city above 1776 feet from the ground.
• Empire State Building: Observation deck of the city with the legendary building structure.
• St. Patrick’s Cathedral: Church famous for its architectural style built using marbles.
• Grand Central terminal: Beautiful train station and transit hub to many places in the city.
• The High Line: It was once a railway line and in 2009 converted into a park for tourism.
• NYC food tours: Place to enjoy New York’s excellent cuisines.
• The Museum of Modern Art(MoMA): Inaugurated in 1929 and it is the first museum dedicated completely to contemporary arts.

      Allowed Activities:

• Explore Broadway shows of music and plays.
• Can visit New York famous sporting events.
• Can take advantage of a free ride from Manhattan to Staten Island through a river.
• Enjoy Sailing in New York Harbor.

Amenities Available:

New York has top-class facilitated Hotels, restaurants, and transport for tourists to enjoy the travel. There are many amenities like transport renting, pet-friendly zones, etc. 

Do’s in the city:

• Do dress according to the weather.
• Do walk quickly on the roads with a huge crowd.
• Do have your Mastercard ready and know how to use it.
• Do be quiet on bullet and metro trains.
• Do ask for help if you get stuck on any.

Dont's in the city:

• Don’t stop in the middle of the sidewalk. Move to the side if you need it. 
• Don’t eat in chain or theme restaurants.
• Don’t be offended by bad language people spoke.
• Don’t stare and avoid taking disrespectful selfies.
•  Don’t get into the train until everyone stepped down out of it.

       Best Hotels:

• Park Central Hotel New York
• The Lowell
• The James New York – SoHo
• Park Hyatt New York
• The Surrey
• Roxy Hotel
• The Local NYC
• The High Line Hotel

       6. Kuala Lumpur:

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and is one of the liked destinations for world tourists. This is evident from the 13.7 million visitors in a year. The other name for Kuala Lampur is Klang Valley. This city is one of the remainders of the British era and has few landmarks to this date also. The most famous tourist spot is the Petronas Twin Towers which also has a sky bridge and observation point open for the public. 

Major Attractions:

• Petronas Tower: One of the tallest twin towers in the world in the shape of an eight-pointed star. 
• Batu Caves: Lord Murugan temple located in a series of limestone caves.
• Aquaria KLCC: Oceanarium with 5000 species of animals and marine lives.
• National Museum: Architectural wonder near famous Lake Gardens. 
• Kuala Lumpur Tower: At the height of 335 meters it provides stunning views of the city.
• Sultan Abdul Samad Building: A Spectacular Heritage site.
• National Mosque of Malaysia: Largest Mosque in Malaysia built-in 1965.
• Connaught Market: With over 700 stalls can shop anything we want.
• Kuala Lumpur forest eco-park: Concreate Jungle away from the urban area.
• Kuala Lumpur railway station: Built-in 1910 with a combination of eastern and western architectural styles.
• Berjaya Times Square: The 48 storey building having amusement parks, shopping complexes, and hotels.

      Allowed Activities:

• Enjoy foods and drinks with a rooftop view.
• Can enjoy awesome climate as there are no extreme temperatures either hot or cold both will be moderate in nature.
• Explore multicultural places and meet multicultural people.
• Chance to enjoy awesome street foods and its night lifestyle.

Amenities Available:

Kuala Lumpur has wide varieties and features of amenities from hotels, transport, and tourist spots. It has special attractions like religious spots, shopping malls, beaches, parks and many more.

Do’s in the city:

• Do stand up when monks or nuns enter.
• Do greet people whom you know.
• Do carry umbrella and tissue as the temperature is unpredictable. 

Dont's in the city:

• Don’t touch the head of an adult and even other people.
• Don’t point forefinger at things.
• Don’t enter holy places with your shoes on.
• Don’t smoke or drink in public.

       Best Hotels:

•  Regalia Suites
• Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel
• Mandarin Oriental– KLCC
• Grand Hyatt
•  citizenM Kuala Lumpur
• The Bed KLCC
•  Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur

       5. Singapore:

Singapore a well known tourist spot has 14.6 million visitors per year. This city is also called as Singa Pura. Singa which means Lion and Pura means city in Malay. 

Major Attractions:

• Gardens by the Bay: Vibrant place of plants with tallest indoor waterfall.
• Singapore Zoo: Popular because of a rare collection of species.
• Sentosa Island: Resort- Island in the southern coast of Singapore.
• Singapore Flyer: Asia’s largest giant wheel for the observation of the city Singapore. 
• Singapore Botanic garden: Garden with 60000 species of plants and animals.
• Little India: Shows cultural monuments of India.
• China town, Singapore: Place for Buddha temples, Chinese, and museums.
• Universal Studios Singapore: Fun-filled adventure park.
• Marina Bay: Fast development city-state in Singapore.

      Allowed Activities:

• You can explore multi-diverse cultures and traditions.
• Visit national museums and art galleries.
• Can enjoy night safaris in parks.
• You can adore lightened up cities.

Amenities Available:

Singapore has good amenities for its tourists like transport, hotel, and tourist spots. Also, visitors can get free Wi-Fi in most of the places. Tourists can make use of Tap water which is safe to drink and delicious.

Do’s in the city:

• Do use public transport.
• Do carry cash and not always rely on cards.
• Do address people with their titles.
• Do remove your shoes when entering religious places and homes.

Dont's in the city:

• Don’t smoke and litter in public.
•  Don’t chew gums and involved in any drugs.
• Do not point anyone with the index finger and don’t touch someone’s head.
• Do not always take cabs as it is expensive.

       Best Hotels:

• Hotel Bencoolen
• The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
• Swissotel the Stamford
• Andaz Singapore – A Concept by Hyatt
• Raffles Singapore
• Pan Pacific Singapore

       4. Dubai:

Dubai one of the most visited cities with a tourist count of 15.9 million per year is the capital of Emirate of Dubai. The major part of the revenue for Dubai comes from tourism, trade, and real estate. 

Major Attractions:

• Burj Khalifa: Largest tower with a height of 2700 feet.
• Aquarium and underwater zoo: Largest aquarium with 33000 marine species.
• Global Village Dubai: Can enjoy a performance from global artists.
• Desert safari: Provides safari rides in endless deserts.
•  Jumeirah Beach: Number one beach destination in Dubai.
• Skydiving in Dubai: Provides the best sky diving in the world for adventure lovers.
• Jumeirah Mosque: Glorified example of Islamic architecture.
•  Dubai Mall: Place for all kinds of entertainment activities.
• Burj al-Arab: The tallest hotel of 321 meters in artificial Island of Dubai coastline.
• Dubai butterfly garden: With around 15000 butterflies.
• Dubai Fountain: Stunning fountain of Burj lake along with the music.

      Allowed Activities:

• Enjoy camel safaris in the desert.
•  Opportunity to go to the top of the Burj Khalifa tower.
• Can enjoy aqua venture waterpark at Atlantis The Palm.
• Can explore and bargain at Gold Souk and spice souk.
•  Can take a swim at Kite Surf beach.

Amenities Available:

Required amenities are available in Dubai for tourists from Transport to five start hotels in abundance. The five-star hotels provide world-class facilities, food, and exclusive spa treatments.

Do’s in the city:

• Do dress conservatively and sensibly.
• Prefer taking taxi’s
• Do careful when crossing roads in heavy traffic roads.
• Avoid PDA’s(Public Display of Affection) and avoid flaunting homosexuality as it was a crime.

Dont's in the city:

• Don’t get drunk in public and don’t drink and drive.
• Don’t take photographs of government buildings.
• Don’t eat or drink in public during Ramadan time.

       Best Hotels:

• Grand Excelsior Hotel
• Caesars Palace Bluewaters
• Crowne Plaza Dubai
• Raffles Dubai
• Grosvenor House Hotel and Apartments
• One&OnlyThe Palm Dubai
• Rove City Centre
• Hyatt Regency Dubai

       3. London:

London being the capital city of England is the top third most visited city in the world. The yearly visitor count is 19.09 million tourists. London has its most famous nickname as ‘The Big Smoke’ or ‘The Old Smoke’ and sometimes it is informally can be written as “LDN”. It also has another nickname of ‘The Great Wen’ and this was coined by William Cobbett in 1820. 

Major Attractions:

• London Eye: Having the world's largest cantilevered Iconic Ferris wheel.
• Buckingham Palace: It is an iconic building and has been the royal residence of the British’s sovereign since 1837.
• The tower of London and Tower bridge: Spectacular world heritage site.
• The British Museum: It has a collection of materials over 2 million years of human history. 
• Electric Avenue: It is the first city to have electricity in the world.
•  Madame Tussauds London: Famous place having lifelike wax statues of celebrities.
• Hyde Park: Largest open space famous for boating and swimming.
•  House of Parliament &Big Ben: Stunning building with a huge bell called Big Ben in a clock tower.
•  St Paul’s Cathedral: World famous Church and one of the highest points in London.
• Warner Bros Studio where many Hollywood movies are being shot.

      Allowed Activities:

• Children under five years can travel free of cost in public transport.
• Can enjoy day-light music at union chapel
• Experience the street art of London.
• Can have a ride in double-decker buses.
•  Chance to attend musical concerts and sports events.
• Make use of an observation of the city from the sky garden.

Amenities Available:

London has great amenities in terms of hotels, restaurants, major tourist spots, and transport to give visitors a pleasant experience.

Do’s in the city:

• Do hire a blue badge guide for a day or two at least.
• Do make use of most of the free attractions.
• Do use an Oyster card, a prepaid travel card for London.
• Always cover your mouth while yawning and coughing.

Dont's in the city:

• Don’t talk to strangers unnecessarily.
• Don’t ignore the queue.
• Don’t use underground transport during hectic hours.
• Don’t talk loudly in public and also do not spit

       Best Hotels:

• Hotel Novotel London
• Claridge’s Hotel
• The Ritz
• Rosewood London
• Brown’s
• London Marriott Hotel

       2. Paris:

Paris is the capital city of France and is also the most populous city. This city is the second most visited city in the world by tourists. The yearly visitor count is 19.10 million. Paris is renowned for Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame cathedral, and its cafe culture. Paris is popularly known as “The City of Lights” because it is the first city to have electricity. 

  

Major Attractions:

• Eiffel Tower: It is the cultural icon of Paris built in 1889 the tallest structure of 1063 feet.
• Palace of Versailles: The most famous castle in France built in the 17th century.
• Disneyland: Great place for adventures spread over 4800 acres.
• Louvre Museum: It is the most visited art museum in the world spread across 210,000 square meters.
• The Louvre: It is a most beautiful museum and a gallery with 21,000 hectares of land located at royal fort.
• Montmartre: A high raised village suburb attractive scenery for pictures.
• Seine River Cruises: Stunning viewpoint of the riverboat.
•  Luxembourg Gardens: Best park for picnicking
• Seine River: The most famous waterway in the world.
• Musee Rodin: Museum famous for its sculptures and drawings of famous artists.
• Sainte Chapelle: Architectural wonder with 50 foot stained glass windows.
• Arc de Triomphe: One of the famous monuments in Paris.      

       Allowed Activities:

• Can climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower and other towers and view 360 degrees of Paris city.
• Can make use of a completely free GPS-led audio walking tour of Paris.
• Can enjoy Paris ballet and puppet performance.
• Chance to learn about Parisian cuisine on a food tour.

Amenities Available:

Paris has all the amenities for tourists like Hotels, all kinds of transport, rich foods, travel guides. It has well-connected transport as well.

Do’s in the city:

• Do buy a travel guide.
• Do use the metro and buses.
• Avoid carrying a passport and all the money cards while sightseeing.
• Do wear comfortable shoes.

Dont's in the city:

• Don’t come unprepared for the weather and always carry a scarf.
• Don’t touch any items in minibars.
• Don’t take pictures of the public in shops
•  Don’t fall for street scams.

       Best Hotels:

•  Shangri-La hotel
• Novotel Tour Eiffel hotel
•  Fred Hotel
• Villa Royale Montsouris
• Hotel Splendide Royal Paris
• Four seasons hotel George V
• The Peninsula
• Saint James Paris
•  9Confidential

       1. Bangkok:

Bangkok the city known as Krung Thep is the capital of Thailand and is also the most populated city in the country. This city stands the top most visited city in the world with an average of 20 million visitors per year. Krung Thep indicates the ‘City of Angels’ and is the colorful city that has a variety of places from temples to modern shopping malls. Most importantly it serves as a gateway to many parts of Thailand. 

  

Major Attractions:

• Grand palace: It was an ancient historical place of Buddha dynasty built-in 1782 located at the banks of the Chao Phraya river. It shows a glimpse of Thai Royalty in architecture.
• Wat Arun: This Buddhist temple called Temple of Dawn located on Thonburi at the west bank of Chao Phraya river.
•  Bangkok national museum & Wang Na palace: It has a huge and diverse collection of Thai culture as it was the only museum in Thailand.
•  Lumpini Park: It is the oldest &pleasant place in the concrete jungle of Bangkok. 
• Floating Market: It is called a Damnoen Saduak floating market with the famous nickname of ‘Venice of the East’.
• Giant String: Attractive place with a giant swing which goes 25 meters’ ‘up to heave’ later it was damaged. Hence now it only used for decorative purposes. 
• Chatuchak market
• Khao San road
• Jim Thompson House
• State Tower at Silom road
• Victory Monument

      Allowed Activities:

• Can pamper ourselves with Thai massage.
• Will enjoy exclusive Thai food and even learning Thai cooking.
• Can watch Muay Thai fight.
• Can get SakYantTatto.

Amenities Available:

Bangkok has all the amenities for tourists like Hotels, all kinds of transport, rich foods, travel guides. It has well-connected transport through buses, trains, and airways.

Do’s in the city:

• Learn some important Thai phrases which will help along your way
• Take shoes off before entering temples even houses.
• Wear conservative clothing as it has strict rules on clothing in most of the temples.

Dont's in the city:

• Avoid bargaining with taxi drivers for flat prices.
• Don’t visit Golden palace at peak hours
• Avoid visiting Sukhumvit road and Island of Koh Samed.

       Best Hotels:

• Akara Hotel
• Banyan Tree
• Shanghai Mansion
• Royal Orchid 
• Sheraton Hotel & towers
• Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn

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