5 Most Popular Tourist Destinations in the World [Sponsored Post]

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Have you ever had a chance to visit one of the five most popular tourist destinations in the world? If not, then perhaps you should book some adventure tours to one of these locations on your next holiday. Each location is unique in culture, language and sightseeing and if you do visit, you’ll soon discover why each location is so popular amongst other tourists.

France

Many visitors come to France every year and for good reason. Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world and is famous for the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Louvre and several other famous attractions throughout the city. Not far from Paris is the opulent Chateau de Versailles, the former home of the King of France. In the southern France you have the French Riviera with many familiar beaches such as Marseille, Cannes and Saint-Tropez.

United States

The United States has plenty of great destinations and the most popular cities to visit are New York with the famous Central Park and the Statue of Liberty, Los Angeles with plenty of tourist attractions such as Hollywood, Universal Studios and Venice Beach, Miami for its beautiful beaches, ethnic foods and lively night life and Washington to see all of the important national monuments and museums such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

China

Two of the most recognizable attractions in the world are in China. They are the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace in Beijing and the incredible Great Wall of China that stretches over 8800 km long, about 65 km from Beijing. Another distinctive attraction is the Bund in Shanghai, which is the mile long scenic area along the Huangpu River and very popular amongst the locals. The Terra Cotta Warriors from the 3rd century BC are also worth visiting in the city of Xi’an.

Spain

Spain is another obvious choice for a holiday, as the country is known to be the second most popular tourist destination in the world. The top destinations in this country along the Mediterranean Sea are Madrid, the capital and the largest city, with many art museums, the Royal Palace, home of the King of Spain and several prominent Catholic churches and Barcelona, also rich in museums, art galleries, churches and magnificent beach resorts as well as the trendy Spanish Riviera.

Italy

Italy is famous for the Roman Colosseum and Vatican City, with its very famous Sistine Chapel and the Pieta inside Saint Peter’s Basilica, in addition to the gondolas of Venice and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, just a few minutes away from the historical city of Florence. Other notable sites in Rome that shouldn’t be missed are the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. Italy is also known for its fine dining and excellent wines, clothing and fashion and just any other major European city, professional sports.

So if you are planning a holiday, by visiting any of these five most popular destinations, not only are you guaranteed to have a memorable experience, you will be able to experience some of the most important sites and structures in the world.

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