The 50 Most Visited Cities Around the World in 2018

Here is a list of the most visited cities in the world in 2018, based on the annual Mastercard Global Destination Cities statistics, the capital of Thailand, Bangkok (Which contains 168-letters in its original name), has clinched first place.

With its strong cultural and commercial attractions ranging from ancient temples, to lively night bazaars and outrageous nightlife, it is no wonder that tourism is at an all-time high.

It is also widely noted that the standard of living in Thailand is at an affordable rate, with many business owners from around the world starting enterprises and franchises on its soil. This in turn, boosts the economy and has improved the livelihood of Thais living in the city in recent years.

According to past statistics, Bangkok had consistently maintained its position within the Top Ten charts for most visited cities since 2016.

Up next, is the complete list of the 50 cities that have proven to be popular with visitors from around the world. Some of the cities do not come as a surprise but there are some among them that you would have never known.

Take a guess, are you ready?

#1 Bangkok, Thailand – 21.99 million visitors

#2 London, United Kingdom – 20.44 million visitors

#3 Paris, France – 17.99 million visitors

#4 Dubai, UAE – 16.68 million visitors

#5 Singapore – 14.56 million visitors

#6 New York City, USA – 13.67 million visitors

#7 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 13.53 million visitors

#8 Istanbul, Turkey – 12.8 million visitors

#9 Tokyo, Japan – 12.12 million visitors

#10 Antalya, Turkey – 11.27 million visitors

#11 Seoul, South Korea – 10.13 million visitors

#12 Phuket, Thailand – 10.08 million visitors

#13 Makkah, Saudi Arabia – 9.73 million visitors

#14 Pattaya, Thailand – 9.56 million visitors

#15 Palma de Mallorca, Spain – 9.3 million visitors

#16 Milan, Italy – 9.19 million visitors

#17 Hongkong – 9.11 million visitors

#18 Barcelona, Spain – 9.06 million visitors

#19 Osaka, Japan – 8.78 million visitors

#20 Bali, Indonesia – 8.43 million visitors

#21 Delhi, India – 8. 32 million visitors

#22 Mumbai, India – 8.11 million visitors

#23 Shanghai, China – 8.03 million visitors

#24 Las Vegas, USA – 7.92 million visitors

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#25 Amsterdam, Netherlands – 7.87 million visitors

#26 Vienna, Austria – 7.29 million visitors

#27 Los Angeles, USA – 7.23 million visitors

#28 Cancun, Mexico – 7.01 million visitors

#29 Osaka, Japan – 6.94 million visitors

#30 Agra, India – 6.92 million visitors

#31 Berlin, Germany – 6.56 million visitors

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#32 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 6.46 million visitors

#33 Johannesburg, South Africa – 6.43 million visitors

#34 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – 6.35 million visitors

#35 Orlando, USA – 6.31 million visitors

#36 Johor Bahru, Malaysia – 6.26 million visitors

#37 Florence, Italy – 6.15 million visitors

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#38 Athens, Greece – 6.11 million visitors

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#39 Chennai, India – 6.08 million visitors

#40 Moscow, Russia – 6.03 million visitors

#41 Jaipur, India – 5.88 million visitors

#42 Beijing, China – 5.83 million visitors

#43 Toronto, Canada – 5.64 million visitors

#44 Hanoi, Vietnam – 5.58 million visitors

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#45 Sydney, Australia –5.52 million visitors

#46 Budapest, Hungary – 5.48 million visitors

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#47 San Francisco, USA – 5.43 million visitors

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#48 Ha Long, Vietnam – 5.36 million visitors

#49 Dammam City, Saudi Arabia – 5.31 million visitors

#50 Zhuhai, China – 5.22 million visitors

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