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People love to travel and given a chance that's what most would continue doing throughout their life. Work? Who needs that in their life?!
Travelling the world not only let us witness the variety in landscape and topography but also enriches us experiences about culture and history.
From food to fashion trends to indigenous art, a place is defined by multifaceted things without which our life remains incomplete.
So, on World Tourism Day let us look at the most popular destinations in the world.
1. Bangkok, Thailand: The port city is a perfect assemblage of historical and modern tours. From luxurious malls to dynamic floating market, the city offers contrasting variety to visitors. Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, it hosts many historical temples and palaces. (Source: Thinkstock images)
2. London, United Kingdom: Standing on the River Thames in the south east of the island of Great Britain, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. Regarded as the cultural capital of the world it has four World Heritage sites.(Source: Pixabay)
3. Paris, France: Founded in the 3rd century BC by a Celtic people called the Parisii, who gave the city of Paris its name is the largest city in the western world. The Central area of Paris along the Seine River is classified as a UNESCO Heritage Site, and includes many notable monuments, including Notre Dame Cathedral; the Sainte-Chapelle; the Eiffel Tower; the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur on Montmartre among others. (Source: Pixabay)
4. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf it is the capital of the UAE, one of the seven emirates that make up the country. Tourism is an important part of the Dubai government's strategy to maintain the flow of foreign cash into the emirate. Dubai's lure for tourists is based mainly on shopping. The port city has emerged as the major business hub in the Middle East. (Source: Thinkstock images)
5. New York, USA: In contrast with New York City's urban landscape, the vast majority of the state's geographic area is dominated by meadows, forests, rivers, farms, mountains, and lakes—making it a perfect destination. From Statue of Liberty to Central to Grand Canyon, the city provides a diversity like no other metropolitan cities in the world. (Source: Pixabay)
6. Singapore city, Singapore: Referred to as the Lion City, the Garden City, and the Red Dot, it is a global city and sovereign state in Southeast Asia and the world's only island city-state. Singapore is a global commerce, finance and transport hub. (Source: Thinkstock images)
7. Kuala Lampur, Malaysia: Rated as an alpha world city, Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial and economic centre of Malaysia due to its position as the capital as well as being a key city. Kuala Lumpur is home to the tallest twin buildings in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers, which have become an iconic symbol of Malaysia's futuristic development. (Source: Thinkstock images)
8. Istanbul, Turkey: It is a transcontinental city in Eurasia, straddling the Bosphorus strait (which separates Europe and Asia) between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. The city's biggest attraction is its historic center, partially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its cultural and entertainment hub can be found across the city's natural harbor, the Golden Horn, in the Beyoglu district. (Source: Pixabay)
9. Tokyo, Japan: It is the seat of the Emperor of Japan and the Japanese government. Tokyo is in the Kanto region on the southeastern side of the main island Honshu and includes the Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands. (Source: Thinkstock images)
10. Seoul, South Korea: Situated on the Han River, Seoul's history stretches back more than two thousand years when it was founded in 18 BCE by Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. Seoul Capital Area contains five UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Changdeok Palace, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo Shrine, Namhansanseong and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. (Source: Thinkstock images)
Here are top five destinations from India that witness most number of international visitors around the world.
1. Mumbai, India: Known as the financial capital of India, it is a major business hub and port city. The city also houses India's Hindi (Bollywood) and Marathi film and television industry. (Source: File photo)
2. Chennai, India: Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, it is the biggest cultural, economic and educational centre in South India. Chennai is one of the Indian cities most visited by foreign tourists, and is the 30th most visited city in the world according to Mastercard. (Source: @padikaatha_pasanga/Instagram)
3. New Delhi, India: Laid out by British architect Edwin Lutyens, the Indian capital is a striking modern metropolis. A gracious contrast to Old Delhi's winding streets, the grand avenues and stately buildings of New Delhi are rich with history and culture, from Gandhi's Delhi home (and the site of his assassination) to the tomb of Humayun, a complex of Mughal buildings reminiscent of the Taj Mahal. Chaotic traffic is best left to the locals. Negotiate a good price for taxis or travel on the new Delhi Metro. (Source: Creative Commons)
4. Kolkata, India: Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River a tributary of the Ganga, it is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of East India, while the Port of Kolkata is India's oldest operating port and its sole major riverine port. Earlier known as Calcutta the city served as the capital of British-held territories in India until 1911. (Source: Thinkstock images)
5. Pune, India: Pune, considered the cultural capital of Maharashtra is the 10th most populous cities in the world. Pune is also one of the fastest growing cities in the Asia-Pacific region. It is a hilly city, with its highest hill, Vetal Hill. It is on the leeward side of the Sahyadri mountain range, which forms a barrier from the Arabian Sea. (Source: Thinkstock images)
