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1. Most visited countries in the world

Country guides

Philippines

7,600+ islands, white-sand beaches and some of the warmest hospitality in Asia.

≈5.9 million international visitors in 2024 (Department of Tourism)

Japan

Ancient temples, neon cities, world-class food and trains that run to the second.

36.9 million international arrivals in 2024 (UN Tourism)

Thailand

Golden temples, island paradises, legendary street food and the “Land of Smiles”.

35.5 million international arrivals in 2024 (UN Tourism)

France

Paris, the Riviera, castles, vineyards and the Alps — the world’s most visited country.

102 million international arrivals in 2024 — the most visited country in the world (UN Tourism)

Spain

Sunshine, beaches, Gaudí, flamenco, tapas and islands for every kind of trip.

93.8 million international arrivals in 2024 — 2nd most visited in the world (UN Tourism)

United States

Big cities, epic national parks, road trips and a food scene from every corner of the world.

72.4 million international arrivals in 2024 (UN Tourism)

Türkiye

Where Europe meets Asia — Istanbul’s mosques and bazaars, Cappadocia’s balloons and a turquoise coast.

60.6 million international arrivals in 2024 (UN Tourism)

Italy

Ancient Rome, Renaissance art, lake and coast views — and food worth the trip on its own.

57.8 million international arrivals in 2024 (UN Tourism)

Mexico

Caribbean beaches, Maya pyramids, colonial towns and one of the world’s great food cultures.

45.0 million international arrivals in 2024 (UN Tourism)

United Kingdom

Royal London, Scottish Highlands, castles, countryside villages and pubs full of history.

41.8 million international arrivals in 2024 (UN Tourism)

Germany

Fairy-tale castles, vibrant cities, beer gardens, Christmas markets and the Alps.

37.5 million international arrivals in 2024 (UN Tourism)

Greece

Ancient ruins, whitewashed islands, turquoise seas and long, sunny Mediterranean days.

36.0 million international arrivals in 2024 (UN Tourism)

South Korea

Palaces and K-pop, street food and skincare, mountains and ultra-modern cities.

≈16.4 million international visitors in 2024 (Korea Tourism Organization)

Singapore

A spotless garden city-state with hawker food, futuristic skylines and four cultures in one.

≈16.5 million international visitors in 2024 (Singapore Tourism Board)

Vietnam

Limestone bays, buzzing motorbike cities, lantern-lit old towns and some of Asia’s best food.

≈17.5 million international visitors in 2024 (General Statistics Office of Vietnam)

China

The Great Wall, imperial palaces, karst mountains, futuristic skylines and one of the world’s great cuisines.

64.9 million international arrivals in 2024 (UN Tourism)

Hong Kong

Skyscrapers and harbour views, dim sum and night markets, with hiking trails and islands minutes away.

45.0 million international arrivals in 2024 (UN Tourism)

Taiwan

Night markets, mountain gorges, hot springs and temples on a friendly, easy-to-travel island.

≈7.86 million visitor arrivals in 2024 (Taiwan Tourism Administration)

Australia

Harbour cities, red desert, the Great Barrier Reef, unique wildlife and endless beaches.

≈8.3 million short-term visitor arrivals in 2024 (Australian Bureau of Statistics)

Indonesia

Bali’s temples and rice terraces, volcanoes, Komodo dragons and over 17,000 islands.

≈13.9 million international visitor arrivals in 2024 (BPS-Statistics Indonesia)

Malaysia

Petronas Towers, hawker food, rainforests, Borneo wildlife and tropical islands.

≈25.0 million international tourist arrivals in 2024 (Tourism Malaysia)

United Arab Emirates

Skyscrapers and souks, desert dunes, grand mosques and winter sunshine.

18.7 million international overnight visitors to Dubai in 2024 (Dubai DET)

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