The ranking of the world’s most visited cities, dominated by Asia February 03, 2015, 16:15 Subscribe to: RSS Newsletter Send via: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email hong-kong.jpgAsia has become an extremely popular destination in recent years, so it is no surprise that some capitals on the Asian continent dominate the ranking of the most visited cities in the world.
According to a report by Euromonitor International, the top three most visited cities in the world in 2013 are located on the Asian continent, with the number of tourists reaching these cities being approximately 45 million.
Out of the total 20 cities included in the ranking, 11 are located on the Asian continent.
Below we present the ranking of the most visited cities in the world:
1. Hong Kong: 25.5 million visitors;
2. Singapore: 22.4 million visitors;
3. Bangkok: 17.4 million visitors;
4. London: 16.7 million visitors;
5. Paris: 15.2 million visitors;
6. Macau: 14.2 million visitors;
7. New York City: 11.8 million visitors;
8. Shenzhen (China): 11.7 million visitors;
9. Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia): 11.18 million visitors;
10. Antalya: 11.12 million visitors;
11. Istanbul: 10.48 million visitors;
12. Dubai: 10.45 million visitors;
13. Seoul: 8.61 million visitors;
14. Rome: 8.60 million visitors;
15. Phuket (Thailand): 8 million visitors;
16. Guangzhou (China): 7.6 million visitors;
17. Mecca (Saudi Arabia): 7.5 million visitors;
18. Pattaya (Thailand): 6.9 million visitors;
19. Taipei (Taiwan): 6.6 million visitors;
20. Miami (USA): 6.3 million visitors.
Source: Daily Business
Frequently Asked Questions
Which city was the most visited in the world according to the 2013 report?
Hong Kong was the most visited city, recording 25.5 million visitors.
How many Asian cities are in the top 20?
The Asian continent dominates the list with 11 cities out of the top 20.
Which European cities made the top 5?
London and Paris were the only European cities to reach the top 5, ranking 4th and 5th respectively.