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[Z3K]

So how many have you visited from the top 20?

Top 20 cities based on 2017 arrivals and 2018 estimates
1. Hong Kong: 27,880,300 arrivals (2017) / 29,827,200 arrivals (2018)
2. Bangkok, Thailand: 22,453,900 arrivals (2017) / 23,688,800 arrivals (2018)
3. London, England: 19,827,800 arrivals (2017) / 20,715,900 arrivals (2018)
4. Singapore: 17,618,800 arrivals (2017) / 18,551,200 arrivals (2018)
5. Macau: 17,337,200 arrivals (2017) / 18,931,400 arrivals (2018)
6. Paris, France: 15,834,200 arrivals (2017) / 16,863,500 arrivals (2018)
7. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 15,790,000 arrivals (2017) / 16,658,500 arrivals (2018)
8. New York City, USA: 13,100,000 arrivals (2017) / 13,500,000 arrivals (2018)
9. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 12,843,500 arrivals (2017) / 13,434,000 arrivals (2018)
10. Shenzhen, China: 12,075,100 arrivals (2017) / 12,437,300 arrivals (2018)
11. Phuket, Thailand: 11,613,100 arrivals (2017) / 11,945,500 arrivals (2018)
12. Istanbul, Turkey: 10,730,300 arrivals (2017) / 12,121,100 arrivals (2018)
13. Delhi, India: 10,157,000 arrivals (2017) / 12,505,300 arrivals (2018)
14. Tokyo, Japan: 9,549,400 arrivals (2017) / 9,896,300 arrivals (2018)
15. Rome, Italy: 9,531,600 arrivals (2017) / 9,703,200 arrivals (2018)
16. Antalya, Turkey: 9,482,400 arrivals (2017) / 10,729,300 arrivals (2018)
17. Taipei, Taiwan: 9,273,300 arrivals (2017) / 9,783,300 arrivals (2018)
18. Guangzhou, China: 9,004,800 arrivals (2017) / 9,392,000 arrivals (2018)
19. Mumbai, India: 8,984,900 arrivals (2017) / 10,670,100 arrivals (2018)
20. Prague, Czech Republic: 8,806,700 arrivals (2017) / 9,038,900 arrivals (2018)

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I've been to 7 of the top 20 and hope to travel to Phuket and maybe Rome in 2019!

 

[WinterIsComing]

Only been to Rome and London from that list.
Hong Kong leads unchallenged... the gap gets bigger every year.

 

[Skyr]

Only been to Rome and New York City. Ah well still a lot to look forward too.

 

[J-Roderton]

Been to one of those.

 

[Z3K]

Only been to Rome and London from that list.
Hong Kong leads unchallenged... the gap gets bigger every year.

Love HK, lived and worked there for 6 months in 2014 and I hope to visit again one day.
IMO it's one of the best ways to experience China without all the visa hassle. Hotels are a little pricey, but food and transport are cheap.

 

[44Forever]

Been to 7 of those. Would love to see them all, but that's not gonna happen

 

[Luffytubby]

7.

My favorites:
Rome and Hong Kong! It's incredible sad to see what China is doing to HK. It's one of the most unique cities in the world. Rome is incredible. There is nothing that goes close with that amount of history to what that city has endured over and over. It's just on another level. Unfortunately, like with Paris and London, Rome has its fair share of bullshit- Scammers, tourist traps, overpriced hotels and hostels, too many people tourists. If you can go to any of these places, go in the off season with less people.

 

[Susurrus]

8: Bangkok, London, Paris, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Taipei, Prague

 

[Sub_Level]

8: Bangkok, London, Paris, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Taipei, Prague

You're the winner so far.

 

[Susurrus]

You're the winner so far.

My wife has me beat by a few of those, I know at least Macau and Istanbul...

 

[LordPezix]

So this is a thread about places not to visit.

Noted.

 

[pramod]

HK kinda cheats by the fact that it's the #1 closest destination for billions of Chinese just across the border.

Also, HK is not really China. You won't see the REAL China by just staying in HK.

 

[God Enel]

I always though Phuket is an island.

Have been to two (Bangkok and Paris)

 

[ThatStupidLion]

Florence > Rome

 

[EverydayBeast]

How isn’t Egypt not on there with you know the whole Pyramids thing?

 

[petran79]

How isn’t Egypt not on there with you know the whole Pyramids thing?

Cairo is just 62 with 3 million. You have also to take into account the political climate in the country

here is the full list with 100 cities, page 80

http://blueswandaily.com/wp-content...WTM-London-2017_Top-100-City-Destinations.pdf

 

[Gander]

With Atlanta's super airport I'm surprised it's not on the list

 

[eot]

Been to London and Paris this year, not a huge fan of either city tbh. They both have a lot of things worth seeing, but I'd never want to live there.

 

[Chairman Tickles]

HK kinda cheats by the fact that it's the #1 closest destination for billions of Chinese just across the border.

Also, HK is not really China. You won't see the REAL China by just staying in HK.

Similarly, you won't see the real china just by staying in Beijing, Shenzhen, Taipei, Gaungzhou, Ordos or Shanghai. Hong Kong is 'a kind of' Chinese city, and there are many kinds of those.

I'd like to visit Egypt for the archeological attractions, but sadly it seems unsafe.

 

[Insane Metal]

None.

 

[CoffeeExpress]

Are layovers counting here ? looks like the very common long flight travel areas.

 

[Bullet Club]

I've visited some of them on Google Maps, does that count?

 

[Z3K]

Are layovers counting here ? looks like the very common long flight travel areas.

Yes, as long as you exit the airport and stay for at least 24 hours in the city.

HK kinda cheats by the fact that it's the #1 closest destination for billions of Chinese just across the border.

Also, HK is not really China. You won't see the REAL China by just staying in HK.

For most tourists HK offers an easily accessible introduction to China and a good representation of a cantonese city. I know people might argue that it is too westernised, but I feel the western influence has only made it more unique as a destination and does not detract from its rich cantonese culture.

 

[AngularSaxophone]

California