Where are you planning your next trip ?
If you are planning abroad or an international trip, this article can surely help you to pick the right choice for you.
In Today's era, tourism has become a great source of earning for individuals, businesses as well as for the countries. Even some cities like Dubai etc. generate a major stake of their earnings from the tourism industry and hence are spending millions to billions to build the most attractive infrastructure for tourists.
Are you thinking how many tourists visit their countries that they spend billions for them ?
Don’t think a lot, we are here to answer this question.
Hey, I am Janhvi Srivastava your friend and writer at Travel-o-Clock, take your cup of cold coffee and go through through this interesting article till the end to know about the most visited countries in the world.
France (89,400,000 visitors)
Not to be surprised but this country has ruled the list of most visited countries in the world for more than 30years. This country offers many attractive places with countless world-class restaurant: the Eiffel Tower, Arc De Triomphe, Louver, Promenade Des Anglais, Hotel Negresco, Musée Fabre, the Palace of Versailles, the Notre-Dame cathedral, the beaches of the Côte d'Azur, and kids favorite Disneyland Paris. You can even view prehistoric cave paintings in Lascaux. Furthermore, you can see its vigorous beauty in the countryside which is full of storybook villages, the occasional castle, vineyards and mountains (and should certainly be visited at least once in your life).
Spain (83,700,000)
With amazing food and heart healing sightseeing Spain is in second place and is the best land to tour. Spain really does have it all, from awe-inspiring landscapes to the world famous cuisine and rich history, enchanting islands, fantastic fiestas, amazing adventure activities, flamenco, museums and striking adventure. Some of the interesting attractions you can visit are Antoni Gaudi's Sagrada Familia cathedral, the Guggenheim museum, the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, Europe's largest aquarium (the lily-shaped L'Oceanogràfic), the beaches of Gran Canaria, and La Rambla in Barcelona. Spain is also home to El Teide, an ancient(not entirely dormant) volcano, which visitors can hike around at the Parque Nacional del Teide on the Spanish island Tenerife.
United States (79,300,000)
If you’ve never been to the United States and you’re curious about what it’s like then one thing for sure to note is that the experience of visiting the USA won’t be the same as living in it; and this is how the US is third in the list. The popular destinations you should tour around are: Grand Ole Opry, Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Parthenon, Golden Gate Bridge, Boston Common, Willis Tower, Cloud Gate and many more. There are reasons which will convince you that it’s worth exploring: big cities and small towns, unbeaten scenic view, delicious food, hidden gems to explore and tons of museums. It’s like a melting pot where style is always evolving, you’ll experience a new way of life and of course, you’ll learn to appreciate your own lifestyle.
China (65,700,000)
If I guess, the majority of people may have China in their travel list. Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin, Xi'an, and Hong Kong are the five best-known tourist cities in China. This country is budget-friendly from hotel to food, from transport to entrance fee of attractions, each one is cheap, especially food, public transport fee and entrance fee of attractions. And so, China came in 4th position. You can find a variety of unique wildlife, looming mountains and lush forests. One of the wonders of the world, the Chinese Great Wall is waiting for you, with other wonderful sights like Lingyin Temple, Yu Garden, The Bund, Temple of Heavens, Summer Palace, Kowloon Walled City, Canton Tower and Window of the World.
Italy (64,500,000)
The fifth most visited country is Italy. Well! For your information, this country is a must-see destination. From here the idea of making, kids favorite, pizza and ice-cream came also, it’s perfect for winemaking. It is the cradle of arts with dramatic landscapes and has the longest coastline in Europe. Apart from brands like Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada, you get lots of outlets that offer additional discounts. Italy has exquisite shopping opportunities.
Turkey (51,200,000)
Out of so many amazing countries in Europe, Turkey has beat them with its natural beauty, delicious food, beaches galore and historical and architectural treasure chest. Apart from these, Istanbul, an interesting and historic city, alone provides a top reason to visit Turkey. Not to mention, the Turkish people are well-known for their hospitality, so you're gonna have a comfortable conversation and easily make new friends. Here boredom never happens, so you can cut-off many things from your to-do list and do whatever activities you want. This may include scuba diving shipwrecks off the coast of Kalkan, or a paragliding session in Oludeniz. You can also indulge yourself in cooking and painting classes or can hike off the beaten track Kackar mountains; carpets and rugs, tea houses and gardens, the evil eye, oil wrestling and the traditional hammam. Or perhaps a jeep ferrari, or a five star luxury spa and massage session; the culture and tradition always will keep you busy and joyful too.
Mexico (45,000,000)
After taking many countries back, Mexico came in seventh place as the most visited country in the world. It’s a dreamy, stunning and sunny location where you can relax on a powdery, white beach. It’s also full of adventures to be had exploring underground cenotes or snorkeling with unique sea life. The pristine beaches, perfect climate, mouth-watering food, mind-boggling ancient ruins, quality accommodation, enchanting local markets, world class surfing, UNESCO sites and national parks, varying landscape, heart warming people, all these reasons are taking this country upwards in the list of most visited countries. The music based culture is most loved by the visitors.
Thailand (39,800,000)
Thailand has emerged as the 8th most visited country in the world and with good reasons. This country has beautiful beaches, magnificent views and several lovely waterfalls. In addition to natural beauty, the fascinating historical parks such as Ayutthaya Park, Phimai Park, Sukhothai Park and temples such as the Buddhist Wat Benchamabophit Dusit Wanaram are mostly visited as they depict the colorful history and culture of the country. Thai islands are most perfect for holidays, a place where you might desire from paradise on earth, like Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi and Khao Lak. Thailand's cuisine is exotic due to its distinct and strong flavors, which are reportedly derived from Chinese cuisine.
Germany (39,600,000)
Germany is one of the most popular places to visit which offers tourists activities such as attending the Berlin Film Festival, going on river cruises on the Maine and Rhine Gorge, and enjoying the world’s largest beer festival and traveling funfair called the Oktoberfest. Here you can enjoy the traditional food, consume a large amount of beer and let loose at the amusement park. You can also enjoy exploring the German countryside, with its huge old castles and vast vineyards, others prefer the nightlife of the cosmopolitan city of Hamburg or admire the classical architecture in Erfurt and not to forget the most unique and the largest festival in the world called pumpkin festival that takes place in the gardens at Schloss Ludwigsburg.
United Kindom (39,400,000)
The United Kingdom has always been a popular tourist destination. From the green hills of Wales, the mountainous terrain of Scotland, and the famous Cliffs of Moher to the fast-paced city of London, the United Kingdom offers something interesting for all kinds of tourists. The United Kingdom is visited for its many prestigious universities and colleges such as the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford among many others. Students from all over the world travel to the UK for their studies.
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Reading to the list of foreign countries is so exciting and if you have selected any one the above amazing above country for your first international trip do not forget to check the list of Do’s and Don’ts of Traveling Abroad
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