Most Visited Cities in The World in 2018

Most Visited Cities in The World in 2018 14/01/2019

Around 1.4 billion people are expected to make trips to cities around the world in 2018. Breaking down all the barriers, international tourism has reached to a whole new level.

Bangkok make its mark yet again at the top of the list of most popular cities in 2018 receiving nearly 30 million of international visitors where London welcomed 19.83 million tourists followed by Paris and Dubai as estimated by the Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index. Stunned, are you?
However, the stats changes utterly when it comes to the amount visitors spend in the local economy. Dubai impresses once again as it continues to lead the list of top destination in overnight international visitor spending, with a stunning total of $29.7 billion spent, which is $537 per day on average. Now that’s really impressive, isn’t it?

Mecca holds down the second spot ($18.45 billion; $136 per day) followed by London ($17.45 billion; $153 per day). Bangkok lands at the fifth place with $16.36 billion as an average of $173 per day.

With 163 largest countries in the play, where are you willing to throw your card?

Obsessed with the same issue, are you? No worries, you are at the right place. Our team has dedicated many hours investing on the same part and we bring you the list of most visited cities in the world in 2018 by tourists.

Are you ready? Well hold down your breath, it’s time to take a peek behind the curtain. Get ready to mark your travel city. Let’s tear some stats.

1. BANGKOK

Bangkok is famous for vibrant coruscating street life and ostentatious chapels. With travel on the rise, Bangkok city welcomed around 20.05 million tourists in 2018 assuring its position as the most visited city in the world.

This city is famous for its amazing food, beaches, night life, prostitution, parties and all the naughty stuffs where food plays a major role.
With the world at your side, don’t forget to lock down your Bangkok moments.

2. LONDON

19.83 million fans hit the British capital this year. London city is openly one of the best destinations to visit in the United Kingdom.
A city with idiosyncratic and affluent history along with well preserved British culture, London is famous for shopping, aesthetic landmarks like Big Ben, Museum of London, greatest headline writers and magical parks.
The greater gorgeous London is quite a place for tourists to visit. With some spectacular attractions for tourists, it holds the second rank in the most visited cities list.

3. PARIS

The City Of Light, Paris, the one with the iconic Eiffel tower and the lofty Arc De Triomphe, proudly lifts the 3rd rank in the list with 17.44 million travelers in 2018.

Well recognized as a global center for fashion, gastronomy, culture and art with some amazing skyscrapers and landmarks, this city can be a fine pick for your weekends.

4. DUBAI
An emirate known for dominating skyscraper Burj Khalifa, opulence shopping, stunning living night life, lofty malls, astonishing hotels and luxurious lifestyle.
With a single traveler spending up to $537 a day, this city has crossed every single limits of luxuriousness.
Planning to travel to Dubai? Well don’t hesitate. Visit the best at its best.

5. SINGAPORE
Singaore, a multicultural island city with flavours from Malaysia, China, India and Indonesia ranks as 5th most visited city in 2018 by welcoming 13.91 million travelers.
This city is well known for The Marine Bay Skyline, shopping, fines and corporal punishment, cheap and quality street foods, and most importantly for being clean.

6. NEW YORK

A city well-known for theatres, cinemas, electronic billboards and of course The Statue Of Liberty, New York city welcomed 13.13 million tourists this year.
The city that never sleeps, New York is famous for top iconic sites like Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park.

7. KUALA LUMPUR

The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is a modern city famous for the 451 m lofty Petronas Twin Towers and a pair of glassy steel clad skyscrapers with Islamic emblem.
This city received 12.58 international tourists in 2018. It is quite renowned for restaurants and rotisseries featuring the best continental and local food.

8. TOKYO

The capital of Japan, Tokyo welcomed a traffic of 11.93 million out towners. This bona fide city is famous for shopping, Japanese food, super punctual trains, safety preserved along with its history.
The Imperial Palace, Giza District, Useno Park, The Meji Shrine are some of its famous places that one must visit.

9. ISTANBUL

Istanbul, the city where Asia meets Europe featured 10.70 million people this year, Istanbul consists some of the breathtaking places. It is the city of four empires renowned for its vibrant night life, city full of amazing landmarks.
Traditional Turkish Bath is something you will love along with witnessing the Ottomans Glorious life with some elegant mix up of Eastern and Western foods.

10. SEOUL

The capital city of South Korea, Seoul, has a history of over 600 years. Renamed in 1945, this city was previously called Hanyang and Gyeongseongbu. This city received a mass of 9.54 million people in 2018.

This city is famous for many reasons. Especially for places like Gyeongokgung, offering many artistic and cultural attractions like The Museum Of Art.

11. ANTALIA

The gateway of Turkish Riviera, Antalia approaches the list featuring 9.42 million out towners in 2018.
It is unique for being surrounded by mountains and being in the coastal cliffs. This city is famous for being the home of many historical ruins, beautiful beaches, and the wonder walk.

12. PHUKET

Phuket is famous for Kata Noi Beach , the Chalong Bay Rum Distillery, Nai Harn Beach and Wat Chalong. 9.29 million people visited this gorgeous city in 2018.
November to February is the best time to visit this lovely city.

13. MAKKAH

Makkah welcomed 9.18 million travellers in 2018.
The birthplace of Muhammed, the holiest city for the followers of Islam religion, the center of the world, Makkah is famous for many reasons. This holy city is the pilgrimage site for Muslims, offering Hajj, an oblitary act for all able Muslims.

14. HONGKONG

Famous for its fraternal international crowd, food, gorgeous beauty, Honkgong met 9.03 million international travelers this year.
Hongkong it known for built infrastructure, high living cost and modern skyline.

15. MILAN

Milan, like all the other Italian cities, is known for its own traditional dishes. This city featured around 8.81 million people on 2018.
Milan is famous for grand stages for both low and high culture. Teatro alla Scala, one of the most famous opera houses is at this city.

16. PALMA DE MALLORCA

A resort city in the Western Mediterranean, Palma De Mallorca is famous for patrician townhouses, restaurants, bars and craft studios. 8.78 million people visited this fascinating city in 2018.

17. BARCELONA

8.69 million out towners visited this Barcelona in 2018. This city is well-known for aesthetically amazing architecture in the world featuring in the city’s museums, churches and parks.

18. PATTAYA

A resort city in the Eastern Thailand, Pattaya is popular for its quite beaches, sacred temples, the cabaret show and food. This gorgeous city featured 8.67 million international visits in this year.

19. OSAKA

Osaka locally known as Tenka no Daidokoro met 8.42 million out towners in 2018. This city is famous for food, Okonomiyaki being Osaka’s favorite and most popular dish.

20. BALI

An Indonesian island, Bali is famous for its green volcanic mountains, beaches, amazing rice paddies and reefs of coral. This city was seen featuring 8.30 million foreign tourists this year.