The 19 most visited cities around the world in 2019
19. Bali, Indonesia — 8.26 million.
Bali's beaches and temples have helped make it one of the most popular tourist spots in South East Asia.
18. Palma de Mallorca, Spain — 8.96 million.
It's easy to see the appeal in Palma's colourful buildings, beaches, fortresses, and art scene — especially when it sits right on the Mediterranean Sea.
17. Barcelona, Spain — 9.09 million.
Barcelona has it all — history, art, architecture, fabulous food, and a pretty superb beach, too.
16. Milan, Italy — 9.10 million.
This fast-paced city isn't just big on business, but also art, fashion, and food — so it's understandable why more tourists than ever are flocking there.
15. Pattaya, Thailand — 9.44 million.
The first Thai city to make the list sits on the country's eastern Gulf coast and is known for its beaches.
14. Phuket, Thailand — 9.89 million.
Just ahead of Pattaya is Phuket, where visitors can expect a beach paradise and lush jungles.
13. Makkah, Saudi Arabia — 10 million.
Makkah's tourists splash out when they're in the city — the amount they spend per day is second only to Dubai, according to the ranking.
12. Osaka, Japan — 10.14 million.
Japan's third-largest city, the vibrant Osaka is ideal for anyone seeking a culinary adventure and plenty of culture.
11. Seoul, South Korea — 11.25 million.
The capital of South Korea is certainly metropolitan — here you'll find skyscrapers, temples, and street markets alike.
10. Antalya, Turkey — 12.41 million.
A popular place for yacht owners, Antalya may have fabulous beaches, but it's also known for its history as it was once a major Roman port.
9. Tokyo, Japan — 12.93 million.
Tokyo is expecting the largest uptake in visitors on last year of any city on the list.
8. Istanbul, Turkey — 13.4 million.
The second Turkish city to make this list, tourists head to Istanbul for its stunning mosques, mosaics, as well as modern skyscrapers and malls.
7. New York City, USA — 13.6 million.
The appeal of New York City never seems to die, as more visitors will visit the Big Apple this year than last.
6. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — 13.79 million.
The capital of Malaysia, you'll likely recognize its iconic modern skyline, highlighted by its Petronas Twin Towers.
5. Singapore — 14.67 million.
This city-state may be a financial hub, but its tropical climate and luxury hotels are a major draw for international tourists.
4. Dubai, United Arab Emirates — 15.93 million.
The index showed that visitors to Dubai spend more than in any other city, with an incredible $553 per day.
3. London, England — 19.09 million.
Down one place from 2018, London was the only city on this list to actually see a decrease in visitors over the past year, with 4% less heading to the capital.
2. Paris, France — 19.1 million.
Taking the second-place spot from London since last year, no matter the weather, tourists love Paris for its stunning gardens, fountains, and watch-the-world-g0-by attitude.
1. Bangkok, Thailand — 22.78 million.
The most visited city for the fourth year in a row, visitors to Bangkok also spend the third most of any city on the list.
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