Every year, international travel agencies reveal the countries where most people go for travel. Research centres and agencies keep an eye on the travel done in every country throughout the year.
After which, at the end of every year, it is found out about the places where people liked to visit the most throughout the year.
This country came first on the list
The list released by the Global Destination City Index shows that people have left Bangkok behind this year. Last year, Bangkok was number one on this list, but this year Hong Kong has reached the first number.
According to the report, 26.6 million people have travelled to Hong Kong this year, due to which the city has become the most travelled place in the world in the year 2023. The number of people visiting this shining city of China was so high that all records have been broken.
It is now estimated by experts that at least 31 million people will come in the coming period. Also, by 2025 this number will be close to 44 million.
What is special here?
- Hong Kong Disneyland comes first in this list.
- Victoria Peak City is the best place to visit.
- People go to Hainan Island to see the Big Buddha (Tian Tan Buddha).
- MongKok: Busy streets and market known as Ladies Market. Shopping in the street night market here is also a different experience.
- If you see the view of the Symphony of Lights once, you will not feel like coming back from there. At 8 pm there is a lighting show, which is a multimedia show of laser and music.
- There are many places like Hong Kong History Museum, which will make you want to go there.
This country came in second place
Bangkok's name has become second on this list. In the year 2023, Bangkok was visited by the second-most number of people. Last year, Paris was in second place, but this year a lot has changed.
Thailand's Bangkok city has become the second most visited city in the world.
According to the report, 21.2 million people have visited Bangkok so far this year. This year, because of Hong Kong, Bangkok has lagged in the race. Before this, Bangkok had been the most visited city in the world 5 times.
What is special here?
- If people are going to Thailand then they visit the Grand Palace.
- WatArun Temple, known for its beauty and decoration, is also the most visited place.
- Apart from this, there is a Buddha made of gold, which is in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.
- The crowd of people in DamnoenSaduak Floating Market is worth seeing. The most special thing here is that you do shopping while sitting on a boat.
- Khao San Road is famous all over the world for its food.
This country came third on the list
The total number of passengers in London this year is 19.2 million, due to which it is in third place. After all, how can London not come on this list? It is estimated that 20 million people are planning to visit here next year.
Also, by the year 2025, it is expected that its number will increase to 25 million.
What is special here?
- Big Ben, which is the world-famous clock, is the most famous place in London. People come from far and wide to see it.
- Apart from this, the world's most expensive house, Buckingham Palace, is also seen as a tourist destination.
- Apart from this, the Royal Opera House is also the most liked place in London.
This country is at number four
This year, London has moved ahead in this list and Singapore's name has come at number four. 16.6 million International tourists are expected to visit Singapore in 2023.
Despite having a population of less than 5.9 million people, Singapore manages to attract more than 16 million people every year. You can see for yourself that this figure is three times more than the number of people living there.
The name of this country came at number five
Last year, Dubai's name was number five on this list. But this year Macau, China has replaced Dubai. So far, 15.4 million international tourists have arrived here in the year 2023.
The sight of Portuguese culture and the taste of local cuisine will force you to go here again and again even if you don't want to.
Although this Chinese city is ranked fifth among the five most visited cities in the world, the number of travellers to this city will increase in the coming ten years.
It is estimated that the number may increase by 10 million next year.
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