20 most visited countries in the world
20 most visited countries in the world. These are super popular places to visit, and we will tell you why. We cover them all, so get the full view here. According to the latest available data, the 20 most visited countries in the world are:
France – 89.4 million visitors
Spain – 83.7 million visitors
United States – 79.3 million visitors
China – 65.7 million visitors
Italy – 64.5 million visitors
Turkey – 51.2 million visitors
Mexico – 45.0 million visitors
Germany – 39.6 million visitors
Thailand – 39.4 million visitors
United Kingdom – 37.9 million visitors
Malaysia – 26.1 million visitors
Russia – 24.6 million visitors
Macau (China) – 20.6 million visitors
Greece – 19.4 million visitors
South Korea – 17.5 million visitors
Japan – 16.8 million visitors
Canada – 22.1 million visitors
Austria – 30.8 million visitors
Portugal – 24.6 million visitors
Netherlands – 19.1 million visitors
Where to hit the most visited places in the world
The top destinations for tourists in these countries vary widely, but some of the most popular include:
France: Paris, the French Riviera, the Loire Valley, and the Champagne region.
Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, the Costa del Sol, and the Balearic Islands.
United States: New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Orlando.
China: Beijing, Shanghai, the Great Wall of China, and the Terracotta Warriors.
Italy: Rome, Venice, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast.
Turkey: Istanbul, Antalya, Cappadocia, and Bodrum.
Mexico: Cancun, Mexico City, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum.
Germany: Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, and the Rhine Valley.
Thailand: Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Koh Samui.
United Kingdom: London, Edinburgh, Stonehenge, and the Lake District.
Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang, and Malacca.
Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg, the Trans-Siberian Railway, and Lake Baikal.
Macau (China): Macau Tower, the Venetian Macau, and the Ruins of St. Paul’s.
Greece: Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, and the Greek Islands.
South Korea: Seoul, Busan, Jeju Island, and the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Mount Fuji.
Canada: Toronto, Vancouver, Banff National Park, and the Canadian Rockies.
Austria: Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, and the Austrian Alps.
Portugal: Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, and Madeira.
Netherlands: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and the Keukenhof Gardens.