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World’s 25 Top Tourism Destinations for 2016

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6) Macau

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The Las Vegas of the East, Macau welcomed a staggering 14.97 million tourists in 2014.  The casinos and theme parks in this city is expected to lure in more in the upcoming years.

Sites to See: Ruins of St. Paul, Senado Square, Venetian Macau, Macau Tower

 

5) Paris, France

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A mainstay in the most visited cities list, Paris attracted 14.98 million visitors.  This is a 1.9% decline in their number compared to the year before.

Sites to See: Place de la Concorde, Sainte-Chapelle, Notre Dame de Paris, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Eiffel Tower

 

4) Bangkok, Thailand

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Welcoming 16.5 million visitors in 2014, Bangkok is the top 4 on the list.  Amidst the political turmoil, tourist still flooded the city.

Sites to See: Wat Traimit, Dusit Palace, Wat Arun, Grand Palace & Wat Prakeaw

 

3) Singapore

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Raking the 3rd spot, Singapore lured in 17.09 million tourists.  An economic powerhouse, Singapore is expected to be a mainstay on the list.

Sites to See: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay, Raffles Hotel, Singapore Zoo

 

2) London, England

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On the 2nd spot, London raked in 17.38 million visitors – the number 1 tourist destination in Europe.

Sites to See: Buckingham Palace, British Museum, Big Ben and Parliament, Westminster Abbey

 

1) Hongkong

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Topping the list with 27.77 million visitors – almost 10 million more than the second on the list, Hongkong is the number destination of tourists in 2014.

Sites to See: Victoria Peak, Avenue of Stars, Symphony of Lights, Disneyland, Ocean Park

 

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