1Most visited · AttractiveBangkok
Thailand's capital and main gateway, known for grand temples, the Grand Palace, street food, night markets and big shopping malls.
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2Most visited · AttractivePhuket
Thailand's largest island, popular for its beaches, island-hopping boat trips, resorts and lively nightlife.
📷 Bennypc · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visitedPattaya
A busy beach city close to Bangkok, known for family attractions, shows, water sports and day trips to nearby islands.
📷 Sergey S. Dukachev · CC BY-SA 3.0
4Most visited · AttractiveChiang Mai
A cool northern city with an old walled centre, hundreds of temples, night bazaars and mountain trips.
📷 Nawit science · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveKrabi
Famous for limestone cliffs, clear water and easy boat trips to Railay, the Phi Phi Islands and Hong Island.
📷 kallerna · CC BY-SA 3.0
6AttractiveKoh Samui
A relaxed Gulf of Thailand island with palm-lined beaches, resorts and trips to Ang Thong Marine Park.
📷 Manfred Werner · CC BY-SA 3.01Most visited · AttractiveMarina Bay
Singapore's waterfront showpiece, home to Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, the Merlion and evening light shows.
📷 Bijay Chaurasia · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveSentosa Island
A resort island linked to the city, with Universal Studios Singapore, the aquarium, beaches and family attractions.
📷 Chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visitedOrchard Road
Singapore's main shopping street, lined with malls, department stores, hotels and restaurants.
📷 Erwin Soo from Singapore, Singapore · CC BY 2.0
4AttractiveChinatown
A historic quarter of shophouses, temples, hawker food centres and street markets selling souvenirs.
📷 Bob Tan · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveLittle India and Kampong Glam
Colourful heritage areas known for Indian and Malay food, the Sultan Mosque, textile shops and street art.
📷 Robert Sim · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractiveMandai Wildlife Reserve
A green area in the north with Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders and Bird Paradise.
📷 Drew · CC BY 3.01Most visited · AttractiveKuala Lumpur
Malaysia's capital, known for the Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Bukit Bintang shopping and a wide mix of food.
📷 Renek78 · CC0
2Most visited · AttractivePenang (George Town)
An island state whose UNESCO-listed George Town is famous for street food, colonial buildings and wall murals.
📷 HundenvonPenang · CC BY-SA 4.0
3AttractiveLangkawi
A duty-free island group with beaches, a cable car over the rainforest and mangrove boat tours.
📷 Ttt.Osakanman · CC BY-SA 4.0
4AttractiveMalacca
A UNESCO heritage city shaped by Malay, Chinese, Portuguese and Dutch history, with river cruises and Jonker Street night market.
📷 Atlasmotor · CC BY-SA 4.0
5Most visitedGenting Highlands
A cool hill resort near Kuala Lumpur with theme parks, an outlet mall, casino and a long cable car ride.
📷 Chongkian · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractiveKota Kinabalu (Sabah)
Gateway to Mount Kinabalu, nearby island marine parks and Borneo wildlife such as orangutans.
📷 FILMR Production · CC BY 3.0
1Most visitedHo Chi Minh City
Vietnam's largest city and business hub, known for war history museums, French-era buildings, markets and street food.
📷 Steffen Schmitz (more photos) · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveHanoi
The capital, with a busy Old Quarter, lakes, temples and easy access to Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh.
📷 Quangnlnhe182394 · CC0
3Most visited · AttractiveDa Nang
A modern beach city known for My Khe Beach, the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills and Marble Mountains.
📷 Somerset999 · CC BY-SA 4.0
4AttractiveHa Long Bay
A UNESCO World Heritage bay of limestone islands, best seen on a day cruise or overnight boat trip.
📷 Taewangkorea · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveHoi An
A UNESCO-listed old trading town with lantern-lit streets, tailor shops and riverside cafes, close to Da Nang.
📷 xiquinhosilva · CC BY 2.0
6AttractivePhu Quoc
An island in the south known for sandy beaches, resorts, sunsets, a long sea cable car and seafood.
📷 [//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Trant · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visitedManila
The capital and main gateway, with the walled Intramuros district, museums, big malls and a lively food scene.
📷 Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveCebu
A major hub with its own international airport, Spanish-era history, island beaches and whale shark and diving trips.
📷 DisRaptor18 · CC0
3Most visited · AttractiveBoracay
A small island famous for the powdery sand of White Beach, sunset sailing and water sports.
📷 Tuderna · CC BY 3.0
4AttractiveBohol
Known for the Chocolate Hills, tiny tarsier primates, Loboc River cruises and Panglao Island beaches.
📷 Philip Nalangan · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractivePalawan (El Nido and Coron)
Island scenery of limestone cliffs, lagoons, shipwreck dives and the underground river in Puerto Princesa.
📷 Theglennpalacio · CC BY-SA 4.06Attractive
Siargao
A laid-back island known for surfing at Cloud 9, rock pools, lagoons and island-hopping.
1Most visited · AttractiveSiem Reap
Base for visiting the Angkor temples, including Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site, plus night markets.
📷 Willuconquer · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visitedPhnom Penh
The capital on the Mekong River, with the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, history museums and riverside dining.
📷 Looppty · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visitedSihanoukville
Cambodia's main coastal city and port, a jumping-off point for beaches on Koh Rong and nearby islands.
📷 Kiensvay · CC BY-SA 3.0
4AttractiveKampot and Kep
Quiet riverside and seaside towns known for pepper farms, Bokor Mountain, crab markets and colonial buildings.
📷 Kiensvay · CC BY-SA 3.0
5AttractiveBattambang
A relaxed provincial city with old French-era streets, the bamboo train, hilltop temples and countryside cycling.
📷 Maharaja1994 · CC BY 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveLuang Prabang
A UNESCO-listed town of golden temples, morning alms-giving by monks, night markets and Kuang Si waterfalls.
📷 松岡明芳 · CC BY-SA 3.02Most visited
Vientiane
The calm capital on the Mekong, known for Pha That Luang stupa, Patuxay monument and riverside night market.
3Most visited · AttractiveVang Vieng
A small town ringed by limestone hills, popular for kayaking, tubing, caves, blue lagoons and hot-air balloon rides.
📷 Tango7174 · CC BY-SA 4.0
4AttractiveChampasak (Pakse and Wat Phou)
Southern province with the UNESCO-listed Wat Phou temple ruins and the cool Bolaven Plateau coffee and waterfall area.
📷 Adam Carr of English Wikipedia · Public domain
5AttractiveSi Phan Don (4,000 Islands)
A cluster of Mekong River islands near the Cambodian border, known for slow island life and large waterfalls.
📷 Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveBandar Seri Begawan
The capital, known for the Omar Ali Saifuddien and Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah mosques and the Royal Regalia Museum.
📷 Pangalau · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveKampong Ayer (Water Village)
A large village on stilts over the Brunei River, reached by water taxi, with homes, mosques and a cultural gallery.
📷 the Tourism Development Department of Br · CC BY 4.0
3AttractiveTemburong (Ulu Temburong National Park)
A protected rainforest district with a canopy walkway, river longboat rides and guided jungle tours.
📷 Pangalau · CC BY-SA 4.0
4AttractiveJerudong
A coastal area west of the capital with Jerudong Park, beaches and evening food stalls.
📷 Pangalau · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveBelait District (Kuala Belait)
Brunei's oil-town region, with river trips, longhouses, hot springs and waterfalls around Labi.
📷 IQRemix from Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0
1Most visitedDili
The capital and arrival point, known for the Cristo Rei statue, waterfront, markets and the Resistance Museum.
📷 Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.02Attractive
Atauro Island
An island a boat ride from Dili, prized for coral reefs, diving, snorkelling, dolphins and simple eco-lodges.
3AttractiveBaucau
The second city, with Portuguese colonial buildings, a natural spring swimming pool and nearby beaches.
📷 Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.0
4AttractiveMount Ramelau and Maubisse
Cool highlands with coffee villages and a sunrise hike up Mount Ramelau, the country's highest peak.
📷 Colin Trainor · CC BY-SA 3.0
5AttractiveJaco Island
An uninhabited island at the eastern tip, known for white sand and very clear water inside a national park.
📷 Colin Trainor · CC BY-SA 3.0⛩️Asia20 countries
1Most visited · AttractiveTokyo
Japan's capital, mixing temples and gardens with neon districts, shopping, theme parks and a huge food scene.
📷 Morio · CC BY-SA 3.0
2Most visited · AttractiveOsaka
A lively food city known for Dotonbori street food, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
📷 663highland · CC BY 2.5
3Most visited · AttractiveKyoto
The old imperial capital, famous for temples, shrines, the Gion geisha district and seasonal cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
📷 Nina R from Africa · CC BY 2.0
4Most visited · AttractiveHokkaido (Sapporo)
Japan's northern island, known for snow and ski resorts, the Sapporo Snow Festival, seafood and summer flower fields.
📷 663highland · CC BY 2.5
5AttractiveOkinawa
Subtropical southern islands with beaches, coral reefs, a large aquarium and a distinct Ryukyu culture.
📷 CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0
6Most visitedFukuoka
A friendly city on Kyushu island, known for ramen food stalls, shopping and easy trips to hot-spring towns.
📷 Nryate · CC BY-SA 4.01Most visited · AttractiveSeoul
The capital, known for royal palaces, K-pop and K-drama spots, Myeongdong shopping and street food.
📷 Eunmi Park · CC BY-SA 4.02Most visited · Attractive
Busan
A port city with Haeundae Beach, the colourful Gamcheon Culture Village, seaside temples and fresh seafood markets.
3Most visited · AttractiveJeju Island
A volcanic island with UNESCO-listed craters and lava caves, beaches, hiking on Hallasan and tangerine farms.
📷 LG전자 · CC BY 2.0
4Most visitedIncheon
Home to Korea's main international airport, with a historic Chinatown, Songdo's modern waterfront and nearby islands.
📷 Jaehyuk Lee · CC BY-SA 2.0
5AttractiveGyeongju
The ancient Silla kingdom capital, with royal tombs, Bulguksa Temple and other UNESCO-listed heritage sites.
📷 Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractiveGangwon (Sokcho and Seoraksan)
A mountain and coast province known for Seoraksan National Park, autumn colours, ski resorts and east-coast beaches.
📷 Scroozle · CC BY-SA 3.01Most visited · Attractive
Beijing
China's capital, home to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven and easy day trips to the Great Wall.
2Most visited · AttractiveShanghai
A modern financial hub known for the Bund waterfront, the Pudong skyline, busy shopping streets and nearby canal towns.
📷 xiquinhosilva · CC BY 2.0
3Most visitedShenzhen
A fast-growing tech city next to Hong Kong, with electronics markets, theme parks and a modern skyline.
📷 Charlie fong · CC BY-SA 4.0
4Most visitedGuangzhou
A major trade and food city in southern China, known for Cantonese cuisine and the twice-yearly Canton Fair.
📷 Tim Wu · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveXi'an
An ancient capital and Silk Road starting point, best known for the Terracotta Warriors and its old city walls.
📷 xiquinhosilva · CC BY 2.0
6AttractiveGuilin and Yangshuo
Known for limestone karst peaks, Li River cruises and cycling past rice fields and quiet villages.
📷 xiquinhosilva · CC BY 2.0
1Most visited · AttractiveTsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon)
Kowloon's harbourfront for Victoria Harbour skyline views, the Avenue of Stars, museums, shopping and the nightly light show.
📷 Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0
2Most visited · AttractiveCentral and Victoria Peak
The business heart of Hong Kong Island, with the historic Peak Tram climbing to sweeping city views.
📷 Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0
3Most visited · AttractiveLantau Island
Home to Hong Kong Disneyland, the Tian Tan Big Buddha, the Ngong Ping cable car and Tai O fishing village.
📷 Ngchikit · Public domain
4Most visitedMong Kok
A crowded, lively district of street markets such as the Ladies' Market, local snacks and budget shopping.
📷 [2] · CC BY 2.0
5Most visitedCauseway Bay
A major shopping and dining area on Hong Kong Island, with department stores, malls and busy streets.
📷 Wpcpey · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractiveSouthern District (Ocean Park, Stanley)
Hong Kong Island's south side, with Ocean Park, Repulse Bay beach and the seaside market town of Stanley.
📷 Ceeseven · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveTaipei
The capital, known for Taipei 101, night markets, the National Palace Museum and the lively Ximending district.
📷 毛貓大少爺 · CC BY-SA 2.0
2Most visited · AttractiveJiufen and the New Taipei coast
Easy trips from Taipei to lantern-lit hillside Jiufen, the rock formations of Yehliu and seaside Tamsui.
📷 yoshio9989 · CC BY-SA 2.0
3AttractiveSun Moon Lake
Taiwan's largest lake, set among the mountains of Nantou, popular for boat rides, cycling paths and indigenous culture.
📷 徐月春 · CC BY 3.04Most visited
Kaohsiung
A southern port city with the Lotus Pond pagodas, Pier-2 Art Center, night markets and harbour views.
5Most visited
Taichung
A central city known for Fengjia Night Market, Rainbow Village, the National Taichung Theater and a relaxed cafe culture.
6AttractiveKenting National Park
Taiwan's tropical southern tip, with beaches, a coral coastline, surfing and a lively night market street.
📷 Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0
1Most visited · AttractiveDelhi
India's capital and main entry point, with Mughal monuments, the Qutub Minar, busy bazaars and rich street food.
📷 Ronakshah1990 · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveAgra
Home of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, usually visited on the Golden Triangle route with Delhi and Jaipur.
📷 Yann (talk) · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visitedMumbai
India's financial and film capital, known for the Gateway of India, the Marine Drive seafront and colonial-era buildings.
📷 Rutiknatekar · CC BY-SA 4.0
4Most visited · AttractiveJaipur
Rajasthan's Pink City, with the hilltop Amber Fort, royal palaces, the Hawa Mahal and colourful craft markets.
📷 Chainwit. · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveGoa
A coastal state known for relaxed beaches, Portuguese-era churches, fresh seafood and a lively nightlife scene.
📷 Tanya Dedyukhina · CC BY 3.0
6AttractiveKerala
Known for houseboat trips on the backwaters, the tea hills of Munnar, Ayurvedic treatments and green tropical scenery.
📷 Saad Faruque from Bangalore, India · CC BY-SA 2.01Most visited
Colombo
The commercial capital and main gateway, with colonial buildings, Galle Face Green, temples and modern shopping.
2Most visited · AttractiveGalle
A Dutch-built fort town on the south coast, with walkable ramparts, boutique cafes and nearby beaches such as Unawatuna.
📷 Rovin Shanila · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visited · AttractiveSigiriya
An ancient rock fortress rising from the jungle, part of the Cultural Triangle with Dambulla's cave temples nearby.
📷 Wrobell · CC BY-SA 3.0
4Most visited · AttractiveKandy
The hill capital of the last Sinhalese kings, home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic and a scenic lake.
📷 Ashan96 · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveElla
A cool hill village among tea estates, known for the Nine Arch Bridge, mountain hikes and a scenic train ride.
📷 Dan arndt · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractiveYala National Park
A popular wildlife park in the south-east, offering jeep safaris to spot leopards, elephants and many bird species.
📷 Ranmith Welikala · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visitedMale
The compact capital and arrival point, with the Old Friday Mosque, a fish market and speedboats to nearby resorts.
📷 Shahee Ilyas · CC BY-SA 3.0
2Most visited · AttractiveNorth and South Male Atolls (Kaafu)
The atoll around the capital, with the most resort beds, short speedboat transfers and good surf and snorkelling spots.
📷 Matthias Rühlemann at de.wikipedia · Public domain
3Most visited · AttractiveAri Atoll (Alif Alif and Alif Dhaalu)
A popular resort atoll west of Male, known for year-round whale shark sightings and manta ray dives.
📷 Rappey · CC BY-SA 4.0
4AttractiveMaafushi (local island)
A local island in South Male Atoll with guesthouses, a tourist bikini beach and day trips, suited to budget travellers.
📷 Nattu from Male', Maldives · CC BY 2.0
5AttractiveBaa Atoll
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for Hanifaru Bay, where manta rays gather in large numbers in the wet season.
📷 Ahmed Abdul Rahman · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractiveRaa Atoll
A growing resort atoll north of Male, reached by seaplane, with quiet islands, house reefs and overwater villas.
📷 Loamaresort · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveKathmandu
Capital valley of temples and stupas such as Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath, plus historic Durbar Squares.
📷 Gerd Eichmann · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractivePokhara
Lakeside town on Phewa Lake with Annapurna views, paragliding and the start of popular trekking routes.
📷 Utsab Raj Giri · CC BY-SA 4.0
3AttractiveChitwan National Park
Lowland jungle park where jeep and canoe safaris look for one-horned rhinos, deer and many bird species.
📷 Vadim Tolbatov · CC BY-SA 4.0
4AttractiveLumbini
Birthplace of the Buddha, with the Maya Devi Temple and monasteries built by many Buddhist countries.
📷 Bibek Raj Pandeya · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveBhaktapur
Well-kept medieval town near Kathmandu, known for brick temples, wood carving, pottery squares and local yoghurt.
📷 Saroj Pandey · CC BY-SA 3.0
6AttractiveEverest region (Lukla, Namche Bazaar)
High Himalayan trekking area starting from Lukla, with Sherpa villages, monasteries and trails towards Everest Base Camp.
📷 Rdevany · CC BY-SA 3.0
1Most visited · AttractiveParo
Valley with the only international airport and the cliffside Tiger's Nest monastery, plus Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum.
📷 Doug Knuth from Woodstock, IL · CC BY-SA 2.0
2Most visitedThimphu
Capital known for having no traffic lights, with Tashichho Dzong, the giant Buddha Dordenma statue and a weekend market.
📷 Christopher J. Fynn · CC BY-SA 3.0
3Most visited · AttractivePunakha
Former capital whose Punakha Dzong sits where two rivers meet, near a long prayer-flag suspension bridge.
📷 Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0
4AttractiveBumthang
Spiritual heartland of old temples, Jakar Dzong, apple orchards and colourful religious festivals.
📷 PgyamtshoBT · CC0
5AttractivePhobjikha Valley
Wide glacial valley around Gangtey Monastery where rare black-necked cranes spend the winter.
📷 Phuentsho · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveCox's Bazar
Very long sandy beach on the Bay of Bengal, the country's favourite seaside holiday spot, with sunsets and fresh seafood.
📷 Syedhasibulhasan · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visitedDhaka
Busy capital and main gateway, with Old Dhaka's mosques, river ghats, Lalbagh Fort, rickshaws and crowded bazaars.
📷 AshiqJB007 · CC0
3Most visited · AttractiveSundarbans
UNESCO-listed mangrove forest explored by boat, home to the Bengal tiger, spotted deer, crocodiles and rich birdlife.
📷 Shihabur Rahman · CC BY-SA 4.0
4AttractiveSylhet and Srimangal
Green tea country of rolling estates, with the Ratargul freshwater swamp forest and river scenery near the Indian border.
📷 Sharifsufian · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveSt. Martin's Island
Bangladesh's only coral island, with clear water, coconut palms and quiet beaches reached by ferry from Teknaf.
📷 Crysis Rubel, cropped by JamesA · CC BY 2.0
6AttractiveBagerhat
UNESCO-listed historic mosque city, best known for the many-domed Sixty Dome Mosque built in the 15th century.
📷 Faisallutpat2 · CC BY 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveLahore
Cultural capital famous for Mughal landmarks like Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens, plus lively food streets.
📷 Rohaan Bhatti · CC BY-SA 3.0
2Most visitedIslamabad
Green, planned capital with the striking Faisal Mosque and hiking trails in the Margalla Hills.
📷 Fassifarooq · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visitedKarachi
Largest city and business hub on the Arabian Sea, with the Quaid's Mausoleum, Clifton Beach and busy bazaars.
📷 Ktownboy103 · CC0
4AttractiveHunza Valley
Mountain valley with snowy peaks, old Baltit and Altit forts, blue Attabad Lake and orchards that glow in autumn.
📷 FaizanAhmad · CC BY-SA 3.0
5AttractiveSkardu
Gateway to K2 and the Karakoram, near the high Deosai Plains and calm mountain lakes.
📷 S SHER XAMAN photography · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractiveSwat Valley
Green valley of rivers, forests and Buddhist Gandhara ruins, with skiing at Malam Jabba in winter.
📷 Bilalzahid12345 · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visitedUlaanbaatar
Capital and arrival point, with Gandan Monastery, the National Museum and Sukhbaatar Square before heading to the countryside.
📷 Zazaa Mongolia · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveGorkhi-Terelj National Park
Easy trip from the capital for granite rocks such as Turtle Rock, horse riding and nights in ger camps.
📷 Chongkian · CC BY-SA 4.03Most visited · Attractive
Gobi Desert
Southern desert with the Khongor sand dunes, the Flaming Cliffs dinosaur fossil site and Bactrian camel rides.
4AttractiveKharkhorin (Karakorum)
Site of the old Mongol Empire capital, with Erdene Zuu Monastery and the scenic Orkhon Valley nearby.
📷 Bernard Gagnon · CC05Attractive
Lake Khuvsgul
Clear northern lake ringed by forest and mountains, for boating, horse riding and meeting reindeer herders.
1Most visited · AttractiveSamarkand
Silk Road city famous for the tiled madrasahs of Registan Square, Bibi-Khanym Mosque and the Shah-i-Zinda tombs.
📷 LBM1948 · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveBukhara
Living old town of mosques, madrasahs, domed bazaars and the Kalyan Minaret, best explored slowly on foot.
📷 Euyasik · CC BY-SA 3.03Most visited
Tashkent
Modern capital and main air gateway, with ornate metro stations, Chorsu Bazaar and the Hazrati Imam complex.
4AttractiveKhiva
Compact walled inner town, Itchan Kala, packed with minarets and palaces, feeling like an open-air museum.
📷 Fulvio Spada from Torino, Italy · CC BY-SA 2.0
5AttractiveShakhrisabz
Birthplace of Amir Timur, with the giant ruined gateway of Ak-Saray Palace, an easy trip from Samarkand.
📷 Normuratov7 · CC BY 4.0
6AttractiveFergana Valley
Fertile valley known for silk weaving in Margilan, blue ceramics in Rishtan and lively traditional bazaars.
📷 Bobyrr · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveAlmaty
Largest city at the foot of the Tian Shan, with leafy streets, Medeu ice rink and Shymbulak ski resort.
📷 Dauren Nabijan · CC0
2Most visitedAstana
Futuristic capital on the steppe, known for the Bayterek Tower, Khan Shatyr and bold modern architecture.
📷 Dauren Nabijan · CC0
3AttractiveCharyn Canyon
Red rock canyon east of Almaty, often compared to a small Grand Canyon, with walking trails along its floor.
📷 Bgag · CC0
4AttractiveKolsai and Kaindy Lakes
Mountain lakes southeast of Almaty, including Kaindy with its sunken forest of tree trunks rising from the water.
📷 Нұрлан Рахымжанов at Kazakh Wikipedia · CC0
5AttractiveTurkistan
Silk Road pilgrimage city centred on the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
📷 Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractiveBurabay
Lake and pine-forest resort area north of Astana, popular for weekend breaks, hiking and fresh air.
📷 Dots foto · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visitedBishkek
Capital and main gateway, with Soviet-era squares, Osh Bazaar and quick access to Ala-Archa mountain park.
📷 Aitenir · CC0
2Most visited · AttractiveIssyk-Kul Lake (Cholpon-Ata)
Huge mountain lake that does not freeze, with beach towns like Cholpon-Ata and snowy peaks all around.
📷 Ninara from Helsinki, Finland · CC BY 2.0
3AttractiveKarakol
Town near the lake's east end, a base for hikes to Altyn-Arashan hot springs, Jeti-Oguz rocks and ski slopes.
📷 Nikolai Bulykin · CC BY-SA 4.0
4AttractiveSong-Kul Lake
High alpine lake where visitors sleep in yurts with herders and ride horses across summer pastures.
📷 Ondřej Žváček · CC BY 2.55Attractive
Osh
Ancient southern city around the sacred Sulaiman-Too mountain, with a large and lively traditional bazaar.
6AttractiveBurana Tower
Restored medieval minaret near Tokmok with old carved stone figures, an easy stop on the road to Issyk-Kul.
📷 Dan Lundberg · CC BY-SA 2.0
1Most visitedDushanbe
Capital and main gateway, with leafy avenues, grand monuments, the national museum and lively bazaars before mountain trips.
📷 Adam Harangozó · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractivePamir Highway
High-altitude road trip through remote Pamir valleys, mountain passes, Silk Road villages and wide open landscapes.
📷 Zack Knowles · CC BY-SA 3.0
3Most visited · AttractiveFann Mountains and Iskanderkul
Turquoise lakes and rugged peaks not far from Dushanbe, ideal for trekking, camping and village homestays.
📷 Rjruiziii · CC BY-SA 3.0
4Most visitedKhujand
Second city on the Syr Darya river, known for its old citadel, Panjshanbe bazaar and Silk Road history.
📷 User:EH · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveWakhan Valley
Remote valley along the Afghan border with ancient fortresses, hot springs and views of the Hindu Kush peaks.
📷 Khwahan · CC BY-SA 3.0
6AttractivePenjikent
Old Silk Road town with ruins of an ancient Sogdian city and a base for the Seven Lakes.
📷 Bertramz · CC BY-SA 3.0
1Most visited · AttractiveTbilisi
Capital with a hilly old town, sulphur bathhouses, Narikala Fortress and a lively food and wine scene.
📷 Alexey Komarov · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visitedBatumi
Black Sea resort city with a long seaside boulevard, modern skyline, botanical garden and summer beach life.
📷 Archil Kikvadze · CC BY 3.0
3Most visited · AttractiveKazbegi (Stepantsminda)
Mountain town on the Georgian Military Road, famous for Gergeti Trinity Church set below Mount Kazbek.
📷 Аліна Семенець · CC BY-SA 4.0
4Most visitedKutaisi
Western city with a busy low-cost airport, close to Gelati Monastery, Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon.
📷 Kober · CC BY-SA 3.0
5AttractiveKakheti (Sighnaghi)
Eastern wine region of vineyards, family cellars using clay qvevri jars, and the hilltop walled town of Sighnaghi.
📷 George Nikoladze · Public domain
6AttractiveMestia (Svaneti)
Remote highland region known for medieval stone defence towers, glaciers and outstanding mountain hiking.
📷 Q-lieb-in · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveYerevan
Pink-stone capital with the Cascade steps, Republic Square, museums, wine bars and views of Mount Ararat.
📷 Սէրուժ Ուրիշեան (Serouj Ourishian) · CC BY 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveGarni and Geghard
Easy day trip to a first-century Greco-Roman temple and a UNESCO-listed monastery carved partly into rock.
📷 Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visited · AttractiveLake Sevan
Large high-mountain lake with beaches, summer swimming and the hilltop Sevanavank monastery overlooking the water.
📷 Dudva · CC BY-SA 4.0
4AttractiveEtchmiadzin
Spiritual centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church, with a UNESCO-listed cathedral counted among the oldest in the world.
📷 Areg Amirkhanian · CC BY-SA 3.0
5AttractiveDilijan
Forested resort town inside a national park, with hiking trails, a craft street and the hidden Haghartsin monastery.
📷 H-dayan · CC BY-SA 3.0
6AttractiveTatev
Cliff-top medieval monastery in the south, reached by a long cable car over a deep gorge.
📷 Armineaghayan · CC BY-SA 3.0
1Most visited · AttractiveBaku
Caspian capital mixing the walled Old City and Maiden Tower with the Flame Towers and a long seaside boulevard.
📷 Fuad2006 · CC BY-SA 2.5
2AttractiveGobustan
Rock-art reserve near Baku with thousands of ancient carvings, often combined with nearby mud volcanoes.
📷 Rəcəb Yaxşı · CC BY-SA 4.0
3AttractiveSheki
Mountain town known for the stained-glass Khan's Palace, an old caravanserai and local sweets such as halva.
📷 Sefer azeri · CC04Attractive
Gabala
Green mountain area with Tufandag cable cars, Nohur Lake and waterfalls, popular for cool summer escapes.
5AttractiveQuba and Shahdag
Northern region of apple orchards and carpets, near Khinalig village and the Shahdag ski resort.
📷 Gulustan · CC BY-SA 3.0
6AttractiveYanar Dag
Hillside near Baku where natural gas flames burn continuously, best seen in the evening.
📷 Frokor · CC BY-SA 3.0🕌Middle East10 countries
1Most visitedMakkah
Islam's holiest city and site of the Masjid al-Haram, visited mainly for Hajj and Umrah; non-Muslims cannot enter.
📷 Richard Mortel · CC BY 2.0
2Most visitedMadinah
The city of the Prophet's Mosque, usually visited by pilgrims before or after Umrah and Hajj.
📷 Imam Khairul Annas · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visitedRiyadh
The capital and business hub, with historic Diriyah, Kingdom Centre tower, Riyadh Season events and modern malls.
📷 B.alotaby · CC BY-SA 4.0
4Most visited · AttractiveJeddah
The Red Sea gateway for most pilgrims, known for the UNESCO-listed Al-Balad old town and its long Corniche seafront.
📷 Unknown authorUnknown author · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveAlUla
A desert valley with the Nabataean tombs of Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO site, plus striking rock formations.
📷 Sammy Six · CC BY 2.0
6AttractiveAbha (Asir)
A cool mountain city in the southwest, known for green highlands, painted village houses and cable car views.
📷 Heritage Commission · CC BY-SA 4.01Most visited · AttractiveDubai
A glittering city with the Burj Khalifa, huge shopping malls, desert safaris, beaches and the historic creek souks.
📷 Phil6007 · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveAbu Dhabi
The capital, home to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi and the theme parks of Yas Island.
📷 Wadiia · CC BY-SA 4.0
3AttractiveSharjah
The UAE's cultural capital, with Islamic art museums, a restored heritage area and traditional souks close to Dubai.
📷 Firoze Edassery · CC BY-SA 3.0
4AttractiveRas Al Khaimah
Known for quiet beach resorts and Jebel Jais, the UAE's highest peak, with mountain roads and a long zipline.
📷 Artur Malinowski · CC BY 2.0
5AttractiveAl Ain
A green oasis city in Abu Dhabi emirate, with UNESCO-listed date palm oases, old forts and Jebel Hafeet mountain.
📷 Shahinmusthafa Shahin Olakara · CC BY-SA 3.0
6AttractiveFujairah
On the east coast by the Gulf of Oman, offering snorkelling, diving, rugged mountains and the old Al Bidya Mosque.
📷 Ulises Icardi · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveDoha Corniche and West Bay
The capital's seafront promenade and skyline, with the Museum of Islamic Art and traditional dhow boat rides.
📷 Spetsnaz 1991 · CC BY 2.0
2Most visited · AttractiveSouq Waqif
A restored traditional market in central Doha, full of spice stalls, falcon shops, restaurants and evening crowds.
📷 Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0
3Most visitedThe Pearl and Lusail
Man-made island and new city districts with marinas, Lusail Boulevard, Place Vendome mall and the World Cup final stadium.
📷 Alwaleed Khaled · CC BY 4.0
4AttractiveKatara Cultural Village
A seaside cultural district with an amphitheatre, art galleries, colourfully tiled mosques and a public beach.
📷 Chainwit. · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveKhor Al Adaid (Inland Sea)
A protected desert area in the south where sand dunes meet the sea, reached on 4x4 dune tours.
📷 Steven Byles from Singapore, Singapore · CC BY-SA 2.0
6AttractiveAl Zubarah
Qatar's UNESCO World Heritage Site, a former pearling town in the north with a restored fort.
📷 Rafeek Qatar · CC BY-SA 2.01Most visited · AttractiveIstanbul
A city spanning Europe and Asia, with Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and Bosphorus boat trips.
📷 Hunanuk · CC0
2Most visited · AttractiveAntalya
The hub of the Turkish Riviera, offering Mediterranean beaches, all-inclusive resorts and a charming old harbour quarter.
📷 Esginmurat · CC BY-SA 4.0
3AttractiveCappadocia
Famous for sunrise hot-air balloon flights over fairy chimneys, cave hotels and ancient underground cities.
📷 Arian Zwegers from Brussels, Belgium · CC BY 2.0
4AttractiveBodrum and Fethiye (Mugla coast)
Aegean and Mediterranean resort towns known for turquoise bays, boat cruises, paragliding at Oludeniz and marina life.
📷 Perencal · CC BY-SA 3.0
5AttractiveIzmir and Ephesus
Turkey's third-largest city and the base for visiting Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient Greco-Roman cities.
📷 Michael ksk · CC BY-SA 3.0
6AttractivePamukkale
White travertine terraces with warm mineral pools beside the ruins of the ancient spa city of Hierapolis.
📷 Antoine Taveneaux · CC BY-SA 3.0
1Most visited · AttractivePetra
Ancient Nabataean city carved into rose-red cliffs, reached through the narrow Siq gorge to the Treasury.
📷 Azurfrog · CC BY-SA 3.0
2Most visitedAmman
Capital and main arrival point, with the Citadel, a Roman theatre, busy souks and good Middle Eastern food.
📷 David Bjorgen · CC BY 2.5
3Most visited · AttractiveWadi Rum
Red-sand desert of towering rock formations, explored by jeep or camel with nights in Bedouin camps.
📷 Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0
4Most visited · AttractiveDead Sea
Salt lake at the lowest point on land, where visitors float easily and try mineral-rich mud.
📷 لا روسا · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveJerash
Well-preserved Roman city north of Amman, with colonnaded streets, temples, theatres and Hadrian's Arch.
📷 Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 4.06Attractive
Aqaba
Red Sea port town for snorkelling and diving over coral reefs, and a handy base for Wadi Rum and Petra.
1Most visited · AttractiveCairo and Giza
The capital with the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
📷 Mohamed abdelzaher · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveLuxor
Often called an open-air museum, with Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and sunrise balloon flights.
📷 Holger Uwe Schmitt · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visitedHurghada
A Red Sea resort city known for beach hotels, coral reef snorkelling, diving and boat trips to nearby islands.
📷 Michael Botros · CC BY 4.0
4Most visitedSharm El Sheikh
A resort town at Sinai's southern tip, known for the Ras Mohammed reefs and trips to Mount Sinai.
📷 Michael Botros · CC BY 4.0
5AttractiveAswan
A calm Nile city with Nubian villages, felucca sailing, Philae Temple and day trips to Abu Simbel.
📷 Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0
6AttractiveAlexandria
A Mediterranean port founded by Alexander the Great, with a modern grand library, Qaitbay Citadel and seafood by the corniche.
📷 Michael Botros · CC BY 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveMuscat
Capital between mountains and sea, with the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Mutrah Souq and a seafront corniche.
📷 Tristan · CC BY 2.0
2Most visited · AttractiveNizwa
Historic inland town known for its round-towered fort, Friday livestock market and crafts souq.
📷 Andries Oudshoorn · CC BY-SA 2.03Most visited
Salalah
Southern city that turns green in the khareef monsoon season, with frankincense sites, beaches and waterfalls.
4AttractiveWahiba Sands
Desert of tall orange dunes for 4x4 drives, camel rides and overnight camps under starry skies.
📷 Aidas U. · CC BY 3.0
5AttractiveJebel Akhdar
Cool mountain plateau of terraced villages, rose gardens and canyon views, a contrast to the hot lowlands.
📷 Philipp Weigell · CC BY 3.0
6AttractiveMusandam
Northern peninsula of fjord-like inlets, explored by traditional dhow boat with snorkelling and dolphin spotting.
📷 https://www.flickr.com/photos/mccaffrey_ · CC BY-SA 2.0
1Most visited · AttractiveManama
The capital, with the old souq behind Bab Al Bahrain, the National Museum, modern malls and a busy dining scene.
📷 Wadiia · CC BY-SA 4.02Attractive
Muharraq
Old island town where the UNESCO-listed Pearling Path links restored merchant houses and Bu Maher Fort.
3Most visitedJuffair
Lively district near Manama with many hotels, serviced apartments, cafes and restaurants, a common base for visitors.
📷 XIDME · CC BY 4.0
4AttractiveQal'at al-Bahrain (Bahrain Fort)
UNESCO-listed coastal fort and archaeological site tied to the ancient Dilmun civilisation, with a site museum.
📷 Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 4.05Attractive
Sakhir
Desert area home to the Bahrain International Circuit, which hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix, and the Tree of Life.
6AttractiveAmwaj Islands
Man-made islands with beach resorts, a marina and a waterfront lagoon lined with cafes and restaurants.
📷 No machine-readable author provided. Som · CC BY-SA 2.5
1Most visited · AttractiveKuwait City
Capital with the landmark Kuwait Towers, the old Souq Al-Mubarakiya, the Grand Mosque and a long seafront corniche.
📷 Zairon · CC BY 4.02Most visited
Salmiya
Busy seaside district with hotels, malls, cafes along Arabian Gulf Street and the Scientific Center aquarium.
3Attractive
Failaka Island
Island a ferry ride away with Bronze Age and Greek ruins plus traces of the 1990 invasion.
4Attractive
Al Khiran
Southern coastal area with beach resorts, waterfront chalets and a large outlet mall, popular for weekend breaks.
1Most visitedMashhad
A major Shia pilgrimage city built around the vast Imam Reza shrine complex, busy with visitors all year.
📷 Nader Rajabnezhad (designed by Hooshang · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveIsfahan
Famed for Naqsh-e Jahan Square, blue-tiled mosques, a grand bazaar and historic bridges over the river.
📷 Pedram forouzanfar · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visited · AttractiveShiraz
A city of gardens and poets' tombs, the Pink Mosque, and the base for visiting ancient Persepolis.
📷 آرش (Arche) · CC BY-SA 3.0
4Most visitedTehran
The capital and main gateway, with royal palaces, national museums, a big bazaar and mountain views.
📷 Ninara from Helsinki, Finland · CC BY-SA 3.0
5AttractiveYazd
A UNESCO desert city of mud-brick lanes, wind towers and Zoroastrian fire temples.
📷 Ninara from Helsinki, Finland · CC BY 2.0
6Most visitedKish Island
A Persian Gulf island resort known for beaches, duty-free shopping malls and coral reef diving.
📷 Eimanam · CC0🏰Europe8 countries
1Most visited · AttractiveParis (France)
Known for the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame, riverside walks along the Seine and fashion shopping.
📷 Yann Caradec from Paris, France · CC BY-SA 2.0
2Most visited · AttractiveRome (Italy)
An open-air museum of ancient sites like the Colosseum and Pantheon, with Vatican City and its basilica nearby.
📷 Diliff · CC BY 3.0
3Most visited · AttractiveBarcelona (Spain)
A Mediterranean city known for Gaudi's Sagrada Familia and Park Guell, city beaches and tapas.
📷 M McBey · CC BY 2.0
4Most visitedMadrid (Spain)
Spain's capital, home to the Prado Museum, the Royal Palace, Retiro Park and lively food markets.
📷 Zarateman · CC0
5Most visited · AttractiveAmsterdam (Netherlands)
A city of canals, bicycles and museums such as the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, with tulip fields nearby in spring.
📷 Janericloebe · CC BY 3.0
6AttractivePrague (Czech Republic)
A well-preserved old city with Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge and an Old Town Square astronomical clock.
📷 Moyan Brenn from Italy · CC BY 2.0
1Most visited · AttractiveLondon
The capital, with Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, the Tower of London, West End theatres and many free museums.
📷 Ilya Grigorik · CC BY-SA 3.0
2Most visited · AttractiveEdinburgh
Scotland's capital, known for its castle, the Royal Mile, the August festivals and easy trips into the Highlands.
📷 Andrew Colin · CC BY 2.03Most visited
Manchester
A northern city known for football at Old Trafford and the Etihad, music history, museums and shopping.
4Most visitedLiverpool
The home of the Beatles, with a historic waterfront and Premier League football at Anfield.
📷 Peter Tarleton · CC BY-SA 2.05Attractive
Oxford
A historic university city of golden stone colleges, the Bodleian Library and film locations, easy to reach from London.
6Attractive
Scottish Highlands
Dramatic mountains and lochs including Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Isle of Skye, best explored by car or train.
1Most visited · AttractiveMoscow
Capital with Red Square, the Kremlin, St Basil's Cathedral, ornate metro stations and major museums and theatres.
📷 U.S. Department of State · Public domain2Most visited · Attractive
Saint Petersburg
Canal city of imperial palaces, the Hermitage Museum and summer white nights, with Peterhof's fountains nearby.
3Most visited · AttractiveKazan
Tatarstan capital where Russian and Tatar Muslim cultures meet, centred on its Kremlin and the Kul Sharif Mosque.
📷 Vitaly Ilyin · CC BY-SA 4.0
4Most visitedSochi
Black Sea resort with subtropical beaches in summer and mountain skiing at nearby Krasnaya Polyana.
📷 Trace · CC BY-SA 4.05Attractive
Golden Ring (Suzdal, Sergiev Posad)
Circuit of old towns near Moscow with onion-domed churches, monasteries and wooden village architecture.
6AttractiveLake Baikal (Irkutsk)
Vast, deep Siberian lake reached from Irkutsk, known for clear water, summer hiking and winter ice.
📷 Sergey Gabdurakhmanov from Mountain View · CC BY 2.0
1Most visitedTirana
The lively capital, with colourful buildings, Skanderbeg Square, Cold War bunker museums and a cable car up Mount Dajti.
📷 Photo: Chris Walts · CC BY-SA 2.0
2Most visited · AttractiveSarandë and Ksamil
Southern Riviera towns with clear turquoise water, small islands, beach clubs and the ancient ruins of Butrint nearby.
📷 Cannm01 · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visitedDurrës
A busy port city with long sandy beaches, a Roman amphitheatre and easy access from Tirana and the airport.
📷 Attila Terbócs · CC BY-SA 3.0
4AttractiveGjirokastër
A UNESCO-listed hillside town of stone-roofed Ottoman houses, crowned by a large castle with mountain views.
📷 Name: Armin Flickr: flickr.com/octopuzz · CC BY-SA 2.0
5AttractiveBerat
The 'city of a thousand windows', a UNESCO town of white Ottoman houses below a lived-in hilltop castle.
📷 Arianit · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractiveShkodër
A historic lakeside city, Rozafa Castle and the gateway to the Albanian Alps villages of Theth and Valbona.
📷 Ivan Koev · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveSarajevo
The capital where Ottoman bazaars, Austro-Hungarian streets, mosques and churches meet, rich in recent history and coffee culture.
📷 Julian Nyča · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveMostar
Famous for its rebuilt Old Bridge over the green Neretva River, divers jumping from it and a charming old bazaar.
📷 Alaskaair · CC BY-SA 3.0
3Most visitedMedjugorje
A major Catholic pilgrimage town drawing visitors from around the world to its church and hillside prayer sites.
📷 Janmad · CC BY 3.0
4Most visitedBanja Luka
The country's second city, with a riverside fortress, rebuilt Ferhadija Mosque and rafting on the Vrbas River.
📷 Tomas Damjanovic Banjaluka · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveJajce
A small medieval town with a waterfall right in its centre, an old fortress and wooden watermills nearby.
📷 Fuad Čurčić · CC BY-SA 3.0
1Most visited · AttractiveBelgrade
The energetic capital where two rivers meet, known for Kalemegdan Fortress, riverside nightlife and hearty Balkan food.
📷 ZlatanJovanovic · CC BY 3.0
2Most visited · AttractiveNovi Sad
A relaxed Danube city with a pretty old centre and Petrovaradin Fortress, home of the EXIT music festival.
📷 Bybbisch94, Christian Gebhardt · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visitedNiš
One of Serbia's oldest cities, birthplace of Emperor Constantine, with a fortress, Roman sites and grilled-meat restaurants.
📷 Manojlovic80 · CC BY-SA 3.0
4AttractiveZlatibor
A green mountain resort of rolling hills, fresh air, a long gondola ride and traditional villages nearby.
📷 Ivanbuki · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveKopaonik
Serbia's main ski resort in winter and a national park for hiking and biking in summer.
📷 Ratko Bozovic · CC BY 2.0
6AttractiveSubotica
A northern city known for colourful Art Nouveau buildings, including its striking town hall and synagogue.
📷 Mvukota · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveBudva
The busiest resort town, with a walled old town, many beaches, nightlife and the island of Sveti Stefan nearby.
📷 Nick Savchenko from Kiev, Ukraine · CC BY-SA 2.0
2Most visited · AttractiveKotor
A UNESCO walled town in a fjord-like bay, with stone lanes and a steep climb to fortress views.
📷 User:Ggia · CC BY-SA 3.0
3Most visitedHerceg Novi
A sunny, flower-filled town at the entrance of the Bay of Kotor, with fortresses and a long seaside promenade.
📷 Zlatko at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
4Most visitedUlcinj
A southern town with a hilltop old town, Oriental flavour and the long sandy Velika Plaža beach.
📷 Andrey from Russia · CC BY 2.0
5Most visitedTivat
A modern bay town with the Porto Montenegro marina, waterfront cafes and an international airport.
📷 Dreizung · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractiveŽabljak and Durmitor
A mountain base for Durmitor National Park, with glacial lakes, hiking and rafting through the Tara River canyon.
📷 Andrea Polereczky · CC BY-SA 3.0
1Most visited · AttractiveOhrid
A UNESCO lakeside town of old churches, a hilltop fortress and swimming in the clear waters of Lake Ohrid.
📷 xiquinhosilva · CC BY 2.0
2Most visitedSkopje
The capital, mixing an Ottoman old bazaar, a medieval fortress and many statues, with Matka Canyon close by.
📷 kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visitedStruga
A relaxed town where the Black Drin River leaves Lake Ohrid, known for beaches and its poetry festival.
📷 Liridon · CC BY-SA 4.0
4AttractiveBitola
An elegant southern city with a café-lined pedestrian street and the ancient ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis.
📷 Tommyy882 · CC BY-SA 3.0
5AttractiveMavrovo
A national park with a lake, a half-submerged church, ski slopes in winter and mountain walks in summer.
📷 Novica Nakov · CC BY-SA 2.0🦁Africa17 countries
1Most visited · AttractiveMarrakech
Red city of Jemaa el-Fnaa square, maze-like souks, riad guesthouses and gardens such as Jardin Majorelle.
📷 Acp · CC BY-SA 3.0
2Most visitedCasablanca
Largest city and business hub, home to the seaside Hassan II Mosque and Art Deco streets.
📷 Chah.salah · CC0
3Most visited · AttractiveFes
Historic medina of narrow lanes, old leather tanneries and Al-Qarawiyyin, a centuries-old centre of Islamic learning.
📷 Bjørn Christian Tørrissen · CC BY-SA 3.0
4Most visitedAgadir
Atlantic beach resort with a long sandy bay, sunny weather and fresh seafood, popular for relaxed holidays.
📷 Abdeaitali · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveChefchaouen
Small town in the Rif Mountains known for its blue-painted streets and calm, photogenic old quarter.
📷 Badr Rachadi · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractiveMerzouga (Sahara)
Village on the Sahara edge beside the Erg Chebbi dunes, known for camel rides and overnight desert camps.
📷 bachmont · CC BY 2.01Most visited · Attractive
Djerba
Sunny Mediterranean island with sandy beaches, whitewashed villages, an old synagogue and the Houmt Souk market town.
2Most visited · Attractive
Hammamet
Beach resort town with a walled medina by the sea and the modern Yasmine Hammamet marina area.
3Most visited · AttractiveSousse and Port El Kantaoui
Coastal city with a UNESCO-listed medina and ribat fortress, next to the Port El Kantaoui resort marina.
📷 Mietek Ł · CC BY-SA 3.0
4Most visitedTunis
Capital with a UNESCO-listed medina, busy souks and the Bardo Museum's large Roman mosaic collection.
📷 T A · CC BY-SA 2.0
5AttractiveSidi Bou Said and Carthage
Blue-and-white clifftop village beside the ruins of ancient Carthage, both an easy trip from Tunis.
📷 Mohamed Moslem Mosbah · CC BY-SA 3.0
6AttractiveTozeur and the Sahara
Oasis town of palm groves and brick architecture, a base for desert trips, salt lakes and film-set sites.
📷 Rawen Ab · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveAlgiers
The white capital on the Mediterranean, with the UNESCO Casbah, French-era boulevards and the hilltop Notre-Dame d'Afrique.
📷 Manini row · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visitedOran
A lively port city and birthplace of raï music, with a Spanish-era fort, seafront and nearby beaches.
📷 R hakka · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visited · AttractiveConstantine
The 'City of Bridges', perched on cliffs above a deep gorge, crossed by dramatic suspension bridges.
📷 Abdousid · CC BY-SA 4.0
4AttractiveGhardaïa (M'Zab Valley)
A UNESCO desert valley of fortified hilltop towns built by the Mozabite community among palm groves.
📷 Camille Gillet · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveDjanet and Tassili n'Ajjer
A Saharan oasis leading to a vast UNESCO park of sandstone rock forests and prehistoric cave paintings.
📷 Magharebia · CC BY 2.0
6AttractiveTimgad
A remarkably complete Roman city in the Aurès mountains, with a grid of streets, theatre and triumphal arch.
📷 Dan Sloan · CC BY-SA 2.0
1Most visited · AttractiveCape Town
Coastal city beneath Table Mountain, with Robben Island, the V&A Waterfront, Cape Point and nearby winelands.
📷 Der Berzerker from Washington, DC, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
2Most visitedJohannesburg
Main air gateway and business hub, home to the Apartheid Museum, Soweto and Constitution Hill.
📷 fiverlocker from Brighton, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0
3Most visited · AttractiveKruger National Park
Large wildlife park for self-drive or guided safaris to see the Big Five and many bird species.
📷 Nithin bolar k · CC BY-SA 3.0
4Most visitedDurban
Warm Indian Ocean city with beaches, a beachfront promenade, Indian-influenced food and uShaka Marine World.
📷 Dennis Sylvester Hurd · CC BY 2.0
5AttractiveGarden Route
Scenic coastal drive linking Mossel Bay, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay through forests, lagoons and beaches.
📷 Original uploader was Conrad88 at en.wik · CC BY-SA 3.06Attractive
Cape Winelands (Stellenbosch)
Valleys of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek known for vineyard estates, Cape Dutch houses and mountain scenery.
1Most visited · AttractiveMaasai Mara
Kenya's best-known safari reserve, famous for big cats and the yearly wildebeest migration across the Mara River from July to October.
📷 Danijel Mihajlovic · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visitedNairobi
The capital and main arrival hub, with a national park inside city limits and a giraffe and elephant sanctuary nearby.
📷 Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visitedMombasa
Historic port city with a Swahili old town, Portuguese-built Fort Jesus and easy access to coral-reef beaches.
📷 Leo Hempstone · CC0
4AttractiveDiani Beach
Long white-sand beach south of Mombasa, popular for snorkelling, kitesurfing and relaxed beach resorts.
📷 Lebu Ayiga · CC BY 4.0
5AttractiveAmboseli National Park
Safari park known for large elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro rising in the background on clear days.
📷 M. Disdero · CC BY-SA 2.5
6AttractiveLamu
Car-free island town with narrow lanes, carved wooden doors and Swahili heritage listed by UNESCO.
📷 Erik (HASH) Hersman from Orlando · CC BY 2.0
1Most visited · AttractiveZanzibar (Stone Town)
Island of white-sand beaches, spice farms and Stone Town, a UNESCO-listed old quarter with Swahili and Arab heritage.
📷 Alex Petrenko · CC BY-SA 3.0
2Most visited · AttractiveSerengeti National Park
Vast savannah famous for the yearly wildebeest migration and big cats, the highlight of northern safaris.
📷 Bjørn Christian Tørrissen · CC BY-SA 3.0
3Most visitedArusha
Safari hub of the north, where most trips to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire begin.
📷 Halidtz · CC BY-SA 4.0
4Most visited · AttractiveNgorongoro Crater
Huge volcanic crater whose floor holds dense wildlife, including lions, elephants and rare black rhinos.
📷 Grahampurse · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveMoshi (Mount Kilimanjaro)
Town at the foot of Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, and the usual starting point for climbs.
📷 Chris 73 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
6Most visitedDar es Salaam
Largest city and main port, with busy markets, nearby beaches and fast ferries to Zanzibar.
📷 David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada · CC BY 2.01Most visited · Attractive
Volcanoes National Park
Trek through misty bamboo forest to see mountain gorillas and golden monkeys on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes.
2Most visitedKigali
Clean, hilly capital and main gateway, known for the Kigali Genocide Memorial, art galleries, cafés and lively markets.
📷 Emmanuelkwizera · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visited · AttractiveAkagera National Park
Rwanda's savannah safari park, with lakes and wetlands and a chance to see lions, elephants, rhinos and hippos.
📷 Louis Dewame · CC BY 3.04Attractive
Nyungwe National Park
Ancient mountain rainforest known for chimpanzee tracking, many monkey species and a canopy walkway high above the trees.
5Attractive
Lake Kivu (Rubavu and Karongi)
Large, calm lake with lakeside towns, sandy shores, boat trips, kayaking and relaxed resorts to unwind after a safari.
1Most visited · AttractiveBwindi Impenetrable National Park
Dense rainforest where visitors trek with guides to spend time with habituated mountain gorilla families.
📷 Josefito123 · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visitedEntebbe and Kampala
Main gateway: Entebbe has the international airport and Lake Victoria shores, while nearby Kampala offers markets, nightlife and cultural sites.
📷 Simisa (talk · contribs) · CC BY-SA 3.0
3Most visited · AttractiveMurchison Falls National Park
Uganda's largest park, where the Nile bursts through a narrow gorge, with boat cruises, elephants, giraffes and lions.
📷 Boschlech · Public domain
4Most visited · AttractiveQueen Elizabeth National Park
Savannah park known for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha and boat safaris among hippos on the Kazinga Channel.
📷 Robert Weinkove using Minolta Dynax 4 ca · CC BY-SA 3.0
5AttractiveJinja
Town at the source of the Nile, popular for white-water rafting, kayaking, bungee jumping and sunset river cruises.
📷 Ilona1001 · CC BY-SA 3.0
6AttractiveRwenzori Mountains
The 'Mountains of the Moon', with glaciers, alpine lakes and unusual giant plants for serious multi-day trekking.
📷 Nick06 · CC BY-SA 3.0
1Most visitedAddis Ababa
High-altitude capital and air hub, known for the National Museum's 'Lucy' fossil, coffee culture and the huge Merkato market.
📷 Abshewaga · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveLalibela
Medieval churches carved out of solid rock, still used for worship and especially moving during Orthodox Christmas and Timkat.
📷 Sailko · CC BY 3.0
3Most visited · AttractiveGondar
Former royal city with 17th-century castles inside the UNESCO-listed Royal Enclosure and the bath where Timkat is celebrated.
📷 Giustino · CC BY 2.0
4Most visited · AttractiveBahir Dar and Lake Tana
Lakeside town for boat trips to old island monasteries on Lake Tana and visits to the Blue Nile Falls.
📷 Geertchaos · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveSimien Mountains National Park
Dramatic cliffs and high peaks for trekking, home to gelada monkeys, Walia ibex and the rare Ethiopian wolf.
📷 Hulivili · CC BY 2.0
6AttractiveAxum
Ancient capital of the Aksumite kingdom, known for giant carved stone obelisks, royal tombs and the Church of St. Mary of Zion.
📷 Jim Williams · CC BY-SA 3.0 igo
1Most visited · AttractiveLivingstone and Victoria Falls
Base for Victoria Falls, with Devil's Pool swims, Zambezi sunset cruises, white-water rafting and bungee jumps from the falls bridge.
📷 YWAM Livingstone · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visitedLusaka
Capital and main air hub, a practical stopover with craft markets, local food and connections to the safari parks.
📷 Matthew Grollnek · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visited · AttractiveSouth Luangwa National Park
Known for walking safaris and leopard sightings, plus elephants, Thornicroft's giraffe and rich birdlife along the Luangwa River.
📷 Geoff Gallice · CC BY 2.04Attractive
Lower Zambezi National Park
River wilderness for canoe and boat safaris past elephants and hippos, facing Zimbabwe's Mana Pools across the Zambezi.
5AttractiveKafue National Park
Huge, uncrowded park with the Busanga Plains, known for lions, cheetahs, antelope herds and birdwatching.
📷 LittleT889 · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveVictoria Falls
Town beside the giant waterfall, with rainforest viewpoints, helicopter flights, Zambezi cruises, rafting and bungee jumping.
📷 Bgabel · CC BY-SA 3.0
2Most visited · AttractiveHwange National Park
Zimbabwe's largest park, known for big elephant herds, lions and wild dogs gathering at waterholes in the dry season.
📷 JackyR · CC BY-SA 3.03Most visited
Harare
Capital and business hub, with the National Gallery, botanical gardens, stone-sculpture parks and busy markets.
4Most visited · AttractiveLake Kariba
Huge man-made lake on the Zambezi, best explored by houseboat for sunsets, fishing and wildlife on the shore.
📷 ISS Expedition 4 Crew · Public domain
5AttractiveGreat Zimbabwe
UNESCO-listed stone ruins of a medieval African city that gave the country its name.
📷 Andrew Moore from Johannesburg, South Af · CC BY-SA 2.06Attractive
Mana Pools National Park
Remote UNESCO-listed floodplain on the Zambezi, known for walking and canoe safaris among elephants.
1Most visitedWindhoek
Compact capital and main gateway, known for German colonial buildings such as Christuskirche, craft markets and grilled-meat restaurants.
📷 Christoph Strässler · CC BY-SA 2.0
2Most visited · AttractiveSossusvlei
Towering red dunes and white clay pans in the Namib Desert, with sunrise climbs of Dune 45 and Deadvlei's dead trees.
📷 Giles Laurent · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visited · AttractiveEtosha National Park
Wildlife park around a vast salt pan, where elephants, rhinos, lions and zebras gather at waterholes.
📷 Yathin S Krishnappa · CC BY-SA 3.0
4Most visited · AttractiveSwakopmund
Seaside town with German-era architecture, known for sandboarding, quad biking in the dunes, dolphin cruises and seafood.
📷 Olga Ernst · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveFish River Canyon
Vast canyon in the far south with sweeping viewpoints and a challenging multi-day hiking trail in the cooler months.
📷 SkyPixels · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractiveDamaraland and Twyfelfontein
Rugged red landscapes with UNESCO-listed ancient rock engravings and desert-adapted elephants.
📷 Mike from Vancouver, Canada · CC BY 2.0
1Most visitedAntananarivo
Hilly capital and arrival point, with royal palace sites, colourful markets and the nearby UNESCO-listed Royal Hill of Ambohimanga.
📷 Sascha Grabow www.saschagrabow.com · CC BY-SA 3.02Most visited · Attractive
Nosy Be
Island resort area with white beaches, snorkelling, diving and day trips to lemur-filled Nosy Komba.
3Most visited · AttractiveAndasibe-Mantadia National Park
Rainforest within reach of the capital, where you can hear the call of the indri, the largest living lemur.
📷 Smiley.toerist · CC BY-SA 4.0
4Most visited · AttractiveAvenue of the Baobabs (Morondava)
Row of tall, ancient baobab trees near Morondava, most photogenic at sunrise and sunset.
📷 Pat Hooper from Chicago, IL, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
5AttractiveIsalo National Park
Sandstone canyons, natural swimming pools and ring-tailed lemurs in Madagascar's dry south.
📷 JialiangGao www.peace-on-earth.org · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractiveTsingy de Bemaraha
UNESCO-listed maze of sharp limestone pinnacles crossed by rope bridges and ladders.
📷 ASMaloney at English Wikipedia · Public domain
1Most visited · AttractiveGrand Baie
Lively northern bay with beaches, boat trips, water sports, shopping and the island's busiest nightlife.
📷 Karsten Ratzke · CC0
2Most visited · AttractiveFlic en Flac
Long west-coast beach with calm water, good diving and sunset views, close to many resorts.
📷 Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
3Most visitedPort Louis
Capital with the Caudan Waterfront, a busy central market and the UNESCO-listed Aapravasi Ghat.
📷 Thierry · CC BY-SA 3.0
4AttractiveBelle Mare and Ile aux Cerfs
East-coast stretch of white beaches and upscale resorts, with boat trips to the lagoon island of Ile aux Cerfs.
📷 Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
5AttractiveLe Morne
Southwest peninsula below the UNESCO-listed Le Morne Brabant mountain, known for kitesurfing and quiet beaches.
📷 "dronepicr" · CC BY 2.0
6AttractiveChamarel
Inland area with the Seven Coloured Earth dunes, a tall waterfall and the Black River Gorges forest nearby.
📷 "dronepicr" · CC BY 2.0
1Most visited · AttractiveMahe
Largest island with the international airport, granite mountains, beaches like Beau Vallon and most of the hotels.
📷 Hansueli Krapf (User:Simisa) · CC BY-SA 2.5
2Most visited · AttractivePraslin
Second island, home to the UNESCO-listed Vallee de Mai palm forest and the beach at Anse Lazio.
📷 dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
3AttractiveLa Digue
Small, laid-back island explored by bicycle, famous for the granite boulders of Anse Source d'Argent.
📷 dronepicr · CC BY 2.04Most visited
Victoria
Tiny capital on Mahe with a colourful market, a Hindu temple, botanical gardens and the ferry port.
5Attractive
Sainte Anne Marine Park
Protected islands just off Mahe, popular for glass-bottom boat trips, snorkelling and day-trip beaches.
1Most visitedAccra
Coastal capital and gateway, with the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Jamestown, beaches, markets and lively nightlife.
📷 Amoat7 · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveCape Coast and Elmina
UNESCO-listed castles tied to the Atlantic slave trade, plus fishing towns and palm-lined beaches.
📷 Mwintirew · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visited · AttractiveKakum National Park
Rainforest park known for its canopy walkway of rope bridges high above the forest floor.
📷 Original uploader was Chiappinik at it.w · CC BY 2.5 it4Most visited
Kumasi
Heart of the Ashanti kingdom, known for Manhyia Palace, Kente weaving villages and the huge Kejetia market.
5AttractiveMole National Park
Ghana's largest wildlife park, in the north, where walking safaris can bring you close to elephants.
📷 Stig Nygaard · CC BY 2.0
6AttractiveVolta Region
Green hills, Wli Waterfalls, monkey sanctuaries and Lake Volta, good for hiking near the Togo border.
📷 Jones Anlimah · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visitedDakar
The vibrant capital and main gateway, with busy markets, live music, surf beaches and the African Renaissance Monument.
📷 mostroneddo · CC BY 2.0
2Most visited · AttractiveGorée Island
A short ferry from Dakar, this UNESCO island remembers the Atlantic slave trade through its House of Slaves.
📷 Gregor Rom · CC BY-SA 4.03Most visited · Attractive
Saly
The main beach resort on the Petite Côte, with family hotels, calm sea and wildlife reserves nearby.
4AttractiveSaint-Louis
A UNESCO colonial island city of faded pastel houses, fishing boats and a well-known jazz festival.
📷 Jim Williams · CC BY-SA 3.0 igo
5AttractiveCap Skirring
A quieter beach resort in green Casamance, with wide sandy beaches and traditional villages to explore.
📷 Bjørn Christian Tørrissen · CC BY-SA 3.06Attractive
Sine-Saloum Delta
A UNESCO delta of mangroves, islands and bird-filled lagoons, best explored by traditional pirogue boat.
🗽Americas14 countries
1Most visited · AttractiveNew York City
The most visited US city for overseas travellers, known for Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Broadway.
📷 Dllu · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveLos Angeles
Home of Hollywood and Universal Studios, with Disneyland nearby, Santa Monica beach and a huge variety of food.
📷 Gnaphron · CC BY-SA 2.0
3Most visited · AttractiveOrlando
Florida's theme park hub, home to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and many other family attractions.
📷 Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
4Most visitedMiami
A major gateway with Miami Beach, Art Deco streets, Latin American culture and cruise departures to the Caribbean.
📷 Wilfredor · CC0
5Most visited · AttractiveLas Vegas
Known for the casino resorts and big shows of the Strip, and a base for trips to the Grand Canyon.
📷 Eric Kilby · CC BY-SA 2.06Attractive
San Francisco
Known for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz Island and day trips to the Napa Valley wine country.
1Most visited · AttractiveToronto
Canada's largest city, with the CN Tower, diverse food neighbourhoods and easy day trips to Niagara Falls.
📷 Dillan Payne · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveVancouver
A coastal city framed by mountains, known for Stanley Park, Granville Island, Asian food and nearby Whistler.
📷 Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
3Most visitedMontreal
A French-speaking city with a historic old port, Notre-Dame Basilica, many festivals and a lively food scene.
📷 Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
4Most visited · AttractiveNiagara Falls
Powerful waterfalls on the US border, seen up close by boat, with a busy resort town alongside.
📷 Salwa Farwaneh · CC0
5AttractiveBanff and the Canadian Rockies
A mountain national park with turquoise lakes such as Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, wildlife and scenic drives.
📷 Gorgo · Public domain
6AttractiveQuebec City
A walled old town with European-style streets, the Chateau Frontenac hotel and a well-known winter carnival.
📷 Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveCancun and Riviera Maya
Caribbean beach region with turquoise sea, cenotes, Mayan ruins at Tulum and lively resort strips.
📷 dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
2Most visited · AttractiveMexico City
Huge capital known for Aztec ruins, grand museums, colourful neighbourhoods and some of the country's best street food.
📷 Gobierno CDMX · CC0
3Most visitedLos Cabos
Desert-meets-sea resort area at the tip of Baja California, famous for the El Arco rock, whale watching and golf.
📷 User:Stan Shebs · CC BY-SA 3.04Most visited
Puerto Vallarta
Pacific beach town with a seaside promenade, cobbled old centre and green mountains behind the bay.
5AttractiveOaxaca
Colonial city loved for its indigenous culture, rich cuisine, mezcal, crafts markets and the Monte Albán ruins.
📷 Prsjl · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractiveMerida and Chichen Itza
Yucatan's elegant colonial capital, a base for the great Chichen Itza pyramid and nearby swimming cenotes.
📷 Daniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveHavana
Colonial old town, vintage cars, the seaside Malecón, live salsa music and lively plazas.
📷 RenaatPeeters · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveVaradero
Long white-sand beach peninsula lined with all-inclusive resorts, a few hours' drive from Havana.
📷 Laslovarga · CC BY-SA 3.0
3Most visited · AttractiveCayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo
Resort islands linked by a causeway, with turquoise water, quiet beaches and flamingos, served by direct flights.
📷 Rickybolgia · Public domain
4AttractiveTrinidad
UNESCO-listed colonial town of cobbled streets and pastel houses, near beaches and the Valley of the Sugar Mills.
📷 Schwarzenfelder · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveViñales
Green valley of limestone hills and tobacco farms, great for hiking, horse riding and cigar-farm visits.
📷 Martin Abegglen from Bern, Switzerland · CC BY-SA 2.0
6AttractiveSantiago de Cuba
Eastern hub with strong Afro-Caribbean music traditions, revolutionary history and the seaside El Morro fortress.
📷 Alex Cano · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractivePunta Cana
The country's main beach resort area, known for white sand, all-inclusive hotels and golf on the Caribbean coast.
📷 https://www.flickr.com/photos/uira/ · CC BY-SA 2.0
2Most visited · AttractiveSanto Domingo
The capital, whose UNESCO Colonial Zone holds the oldest European-built cathedral and streets in the Americas.
📷 Jose Juan C · Public domain
3Most visitedPuerto Plata
A north-coast resort city with a cable car up Mount Isabel de Torres, beaches and Victorian-style houses.
📷 https://www.flickr.com/photos/scubabix/ · CC BY 2.0
4Most visitedLa Romana
Home to the Casa de Campo resort and Altos de Chavón village, and the base for boat trips to Saona Island.
📷 Original uploader was Niedźwiadek78 (Mic · CC BY-SA 3.0
5Most visitedSantiago de los Caballeros
The second city, centre of tobacco and cigar making, with a hilltop monument and a lively food scene.
📷 derivative work: Fogster (talk) [2]: Che · CC BY-SA 3.0
6AttractiveSamaná Peninsula
A green peninsula of quiet beaches, El Limón waterfall and humpback whale watching in winter.
📷 Danu Widjajanto · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveLa Fortuna and Arenal Volcano
Cone-shaped volcano with hot springs, hanging bridges, waterfalls, zip-lines and white-water rafting nearby.
📷 Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.02Most visited
San José
Capital and main entry point, with museums of pre-Columbian gold and jade, a grand national theatre and busy markets.
3Most visited · Attractive
Manuel Antonio
Small national park where rainforest meets white-sand beaches, with sloths, monkeys and coastal walking trails.
4Most visited · AttractiveGuanacaste (Tamarindo and Pacific beaches)
Sunny Pacific province of surf towns and resort beaches, reached directly through Liberia international airport.
📷 Tizianok · Public domain
5AttractiveMonteverde
Misty cloud forest with hanging bridges, zip-lines and birdwatching, including the chance to spot the resplendent quetzal.
📷 Fran Devinney · CC BY 2.0
6AttractiveTortuguero
Canal-laced Caribbean park reached by boat, famous for nesting sea turtles and rainforest wildlife.
📷 John Menard from Phoenix, USA · CC BY-SA 2.01Most visited · Attractive
Panama City
A modern skyline beside the historic Casco Viejo quarter, the main gateway with shopping, food and nightlife.
2Most visited · Attractive
Panama Canal
Watch huge ships pass through the Miraflores Locks of the famous canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific.
3Most visited · AttractiveBocas del Toro
A Caribbean island group known for laid-back beaches, snorkelling, starfish, dolphins and a lively backpacker scene.
📷 Panapro · CC BY-SA 4.0
4AttractiveBoquete
A cool highland town of coffee farms, waterfall hikes and the climb up Volcán Barú.
📷 Desi burgos · Public domain
5AttractiveSan Blas Islands (Guna Yala)
Tiny palm-covered islands run by the Indigenous Guna people, ideal for simple beach stays and sailing trips.
📷 User:Stan Shebs · CC BY-SA 3.0
6AttractiveCoiba National Park
A UNESCO marine park on the Pacific side, prized for diving with sharks, turtles and rich coral reefs.
📷 Seibert · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveCartagena
Caribbean port with a walled colonial old town, colourful balconies and boat trips to the Rosario Islands.
📷 Sgonzalezb · CC BY-SA 3.0
2Most visitedBogota
High-altitude capital and main arrival hub, known for the Gold Museum, La Candelaria quarter and Monserrate hill.
📷 Pedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
3Most visited · AttractiveMedellin
Spring-like city in a mountain valley, known for cable cars, street art in Comuna 13 and a modern food scene.
📷 Daniel-1-1 · CC BY 3.0
4AttractiveCoffee Region (Salento)
Green hills of coffee farms, the colourful town of Salento and tall wax palms in the Cocora Valley.
📷 Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveSanta Marta and Tayrona
Old Caribbean city next to Tayrona National Park, where jungle meets beaches, and base for the Lost City trek.
📷 CristhianVarela · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractiveSan Andres
Caribbean island known for its sea of many blue shades, coral reefs and relaxed island culture.
📷 Mr.Jhosimar · CC BY-SA 3.0
1Most visited · AttractiveGalápagos Islands
Volcanic islands where giant tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies can be seen up close.
📷 Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveQuito
High Andean capital with a UNESCO-listed colonial old town, gold-filled churches and the Middle of the World equator monument.
📷 Asamblea Nacional del Ecuador · CC BY-SA 2.0
3Most visitedGuayaquil
Largest city and Pacific port, a gateway for Galápagos flights, with the Malecón 2000 riverside promenade and colourful Las Peñas.
📷 Padaguan · CC BY-SA 3.0
4AttractiveCuenca
Graceful UNESCO-listed colonial city in the southern Andes, known for its blue-domed cathedral, rivers and Panama-hat workshops.
📷 Claussmoon · CC BY-SA 3.0
5AttractiveBaños
Adventure town beneath Tungurahua volcano, known for waterfalls, hot springs, canyoning and the 'swing at the end of the world'.
📷 Eddyl · CC BY-SA 3.0
6AttractiveEcuadorian Amazon (Cuyabeno and Yasuní)
Rainforest lodges reached by river for canoe trips, monkeys, parrots and visits to Indigenous communities.
📷 Diego Tirira from Quito, Ecuador · CC BY-SA 2.0
1Most visited · AttractiveCusco and Machu Picchu
Former Inca capital and gateway to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, with stone streets and colonial churches.
📷 Draceane · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visitedLima
Coastal capital and main arrival point, known for its food scene, colonial centre and clifftop Miraflores district.
📷 David Felipe Ruiz Hoyos · CC BY-SA 4.0
3AttractivePuno and Lake Titicaca
High-altitude lake town where visitors meet local communities and see the floating reed islands of the Uros.
📷 Tydence Davis from Las Vegas · CC BY 2.0
4AttractiveArequipa and Colca Canyon
White volcanic-stone city ringed by volcanoes, a base for Colca Canyon where condors are often seen.
📷 world-wide-gifts.com · CC BY-SA 2.0
5AttractiveParacas and Huacachina
Desert coast area offering boat trips to sea-lion islands, giant sand dunes and a small oasis lagoon.
📷 Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visited · AttractiveRio de Janeiro
Iconic city of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana beach and the famous yearly Carnival.
📷 Rafael Rabello de Barros · CC BY-SA 3.0
2Most visitedSao Paulo
Brazil's largest city and business hub, known for museums, nightlife, shopping and a big food scene.
📷 Agent010 · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visited · AttractiveFoz do Iguacu
Gateway to the vast Iguazu Falls on the Argentina border, with rainforest walkways right beside the cascades.
📷 SamirNosteb · CC BY 3.0
4AttractiveSalvador
Coastal city with a colourful colonial old town, strong Afro-Brazilian culture, music and capoeira.
📷 Fotos Gov/Ba · CC BY 2.0
5Most visitedFlorianopolis
Island city in the south with dozens of beaches, surf spots and lagoons, popular with South American visitors.
📷 oscar fava · CC BY 3.0
6AttractiveManaus and the Amazon
River city in the heart of the Amazon, the starting point for jungle lodges, boat trips and the Meeting of the Waters.
📷 Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de1Most visited · Attractive
Buenos Aires
Elegant capital famous for tango, steakhouses, European-style architecture and colourful neighbourhoods like La Boca.
2Most visited · AttractiveIguazu Falls (Puerto Iguazu)
Base for the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls, where walkways lead to the thundering Devil's Throat.
📷 Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz) · CC BY-SA 4.0
3Most visited · AttractiveSan Carlos de Bariloche
Alpine-style lake town in northern Patagonia, known for mountain views, skiing, hiking and chocolate shops.
📷 enzofloyd · CC BY-SA 3.0
4AttractiveMendoza
Wine capital at the foot of the Andes, loved for vineyard tours, Malbec tasting and mountain scenery.
📷 Original photo: Beatriz Moisset (talk · · CC BY-SA 3.0
5AttractiveEl Calafate
Patagonian town and gateway to the Perito Moreno Glacier, where ice walls regularly crash into the lake.
📷 Deensel · CC BY 2.0
6AttractiveUshuaia
Southern port city on the Beagle Channel, starting point for Tierra del Fuego hikes and Antarctic cruises.
📷 Deensel · CC BY 2.0
1Most visitedSantiago
Capital and main gateway set below the Andes, with hilltop viewpoints, museums and wineries within easy reach.
📷 Miguel hernandez · CC BY-SA 2.0
2Most visited · AttractiveSan Pedro de Atacama
Desert oasis town near salt flats, geysers and the Valley of the Moon, with some of the clearest night skies.
📷 Pierre cb · Public domain
3Most visited · AttractiveValparaiso
Hilly port city with colourful houses, street art and old funicular lifts, listed by UNESCO.
📷 Julia Sumangil · CC BY-SA 4.0
4AttractiveTorres del Paine
Patagonian national park of granite towers, glaciers and lakes, famous for multi-day treks.
📷 Karen Chan 16 · CC BY 2.0
5AttractiveEaster Island (Rapa Nui)
Remote Pacific island known worldwide for its giant moai stone statues and Polynesian culture.
📷 kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
6AttractivePuerto Varas and the Lake District
Lakeside town facing snow-capped volcanoes, a base for waterfalls, hot springs and outdoor activities.
📷 Alexmrz · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visitedMontevideo
The relaxed capital with a long riverside promenade, an old town, steakhouses at Mercado del Puerto and tango.
📷 Eduardo Ruggieri · CC BY-SA 3.0
2Most visited · AttractivePunta del Este
A glamorous beach resort known for its giant hand sculpture, summer nightlife and nearby Casapueblo.
📷 Марсело Кампи · CC BY-SA 3.03Most visited · Attractive
Colonia del Sacramento
A UNESCO colonial town of cobbled streets and a lighthouse, a short ferry ride from Buenos Aires.
4Most visitedSalto (Thermal Springs)
The heart of the western hot-spring region, with thermal pools and water parks popular with families.
📷 Cornelius · CC BY-SA 2.0
5AttractiveCabo Polonio
A rustic coastal village among sand dunes, with no regular roads, a lighthouse and a sea lion colony.
📷 Pablofor · CC BY-SA 3.0🏝️Oceania4 countries
1Most visited · AttractiveSydney
Australia's largest city, known for the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and harbour ferry rides.
📷 Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr) · CC BY-SA 4.0
2Most visited · AttractiveMelbourne
A cultural city of laneway cafes, street art, sports events and day trips to the Great Ocean Road.
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3Most visited · AttractiveGold Coast
A beach city famous for surfing beaches, theme parks such as Movie World and Sea World, and nearby rainforest.
📷 Jordan Gellie jordan_gellie · CC0
4Most visitedBrisbane
Queensland's sunny riverside capital, with South Bank parklands, a koala sanctuary and easy links to the Gold Coast.
📷 Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveCairns and the Great Barrier Reef
Tropical gateway for reef snorkelling and diving trips, plus the ancient Daintree Rainforest.
📷 NASA/Kjell Lindgren · Public domain6Most visited
Perth
The western capital, closest to Indonesia, known for beaches, Kings Park and quokkas on Rottnest Island.
1Most visitedAuckland
The largest city and main gateway, set between two harbours, with the Sky Tower, volcanic hills and island ferries.
📷 elpinto007 · CC BY-SA 2.0
2Most visited · AttractiveQueenstown
A lakeside adventure town known for bungy jumping, jet boats, ski fields and day trips to Milford Sound.
📷 Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, Ne · CC0
3Most visitedChristchurch
The South Island's main city and gateway, with botanic gardens, punting on the Avon and access to the Southern Alps.
📷 Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, Ne · CC0
4AttractiveRotorua
Known for geysers, bubbling mud pools, hot springs, Maori cultural shows and traditional hangi feasts.
📷 Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0
5AttractiveLake Tekapo and Aoraki/Mount Cook
Turquoise lakes, starry skies in a dark-sky reserve and walks beneath the country's highest mountain.
📷 Hagai Agmon-Snir حچاي اچمون-سنير חגי אגמ · CC BY-SA 4.06Attractive
Wellington
The compact capital, known for the Te Papa museum, a lively cafe scene, waterfront walks and film studio tours.
1Most visited · Attractive
Denarau Island
Main resort precinct near Nadi with big beachfront hotels, golf, a marina and boats to the outer islands.
2Most visited · AttractiveMamanuca Islands
Island group a short boat ride from Denarau, known for white beaches, clear lagoons, surfing and snorkelling.
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3Most visitedNadi
Town by the international airport and the usual first stop, with markets, a Hindu temple and island transfers.
📷 Henning Blatt · CC BY-SA 3.0
4AttractiveYasawa Islands
Remote chain of volcanic islands with quiet beaches, village visits, diving and hiking away from the crowds.
📷 User:Doron · CC BY-SA 3.0
5AttractiveCoral Coast
Quieter southern coast of Viti Levu with reef-fringed beaches, family resorts and Fijian cultural shows.
📷 Fijiisparadise · CC BY 3.0
6Most visitedSuva
Capital city on the east side of Viti Levu, home to the Fiji Museum, markets and colonial buildings.
📷 Maksym Kozlenko · CC BY-SA 4.0
1Most visitedPort Moresby
The capital and main air gateway, with the National Museum, Parliament House and a nature park of native wildlife.
📷 MSchlauch · Public domain2Attractive
Kokoda Track
A tough multi-day jungle trek following a famous World War II route across the Owen Stanley Range.
3AttractiveMount Hagen
A highlands town known for its colourful tribal sing-sing show, birds of paradise and cool mountain villages.
📷 Jialiang Gao (peace-on-earth.org) · CC BY-SA 3.04Attractive
Madang
A pretty coastal town with offshore islands, coral reefs and World War II wrecks for diving and snorkelling.
5AttractiveKokopo and Rabaul
Towns on New Britain beside active volcanoes, with hot springs, war tunnels and the Kenu and Kundu festival.
📷 Stefan Krasowski from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.06Attractive
Sepik River
A great river where villages keep strong traditions of wood carving, spirit houses and crocodile culture.
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Place lists are based on tourism rankings, official tourism boards and travel guides (checked October 2026); for smaller countries the order is our judgement. Photos come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences, credited on each picture. Always check visa rules in the country guide before you travel.