Introduction and details of Bangkok
The full name of Bangkok has 172 English letters and is listed as the longest place name in the world by Guinness World Records.
Overview? Bangkok, the capital of Buddhism and temples, is the capital of Thailand, located in the lower reaches of the Chao Phraya River, 40 kilometers away from the Gulf of Siam. The whole city covers an area of 1.568 square kilometers, and the urban population is 965,438+10,000. In 2065,438+00, it was the political, economic, cultural, educational and transportation center and the largest city in Thailand. Known as "Venice of the East", Bangkok enjoys frequent river transport. Bangkok Port is one of the famous rice export ports in Thailand and even the world. In addition, Bangkok has established friendly relations with many cities in China, such as Guangzhou, Beijing and Chaozhou. All kinds of inter-city contacts are constant all the year round. Thais call Bangkok "Juntie", which means "city of angels". Translate its full Thai name into Latin with 162 letters, meaning "city of angels, great city, residence of jade Buddha, indestructible city, world metropolis endowed with nine kinds of gems" and so on. When the Wu Dynasty (1767- 1782) rose, some small markets and settlements gradually formed in Bangkok. 1782, Rama I of Bangkok dynasty moved the capital from Tun Ngari to Bangkok on the east bank of Chao Phraya River. Rama I built palaces, city walls and nine streets here, among which Sanpin Street is the most famous. During the reign of Buddha Lotra Naboulet and III (1809- 185 1), many Buddhist temples were built in this city. During the period of Rama V (1868- 19 10), most of the city walls in Bangkok were demolished and new roads and bridges were built. 1892, there is a tram in Bangkok. Ramalongong University was founded in 19 16. 1937 Bangkok is divided into two cities: Bangkok and Tonliu. After World War II, cities developed rapidly, and the land area of population order increased greatly. 197 1 year, these two cities merged into Bangkok-Tun Ngari metropolitan area, known as Greater Bangkok. Bangkok has 24 counties and 150 districts. There are six major industrial and commercial areas east of the Chao Phraya River. In Bandai District, Longlu Road is the most prosperous, Wangjiatian Square is the largest, Schleim Street is the most exotic, and Chinatown market is the largest and most prosperous. The area along the Chao Phraya River is the political center of Thailand, and it is also a region with dense tourist attractions, while Dusit is the new political center of Thailand. More than 200 years ago, Bangkok was a small fishing village, until King Rama I of Thailand moved the capital from Tun Ngari across the river to Bangkok in 1782. Since then, it has gradually expanded and prospered, and now it has become the largest city in Thailand and the second largest city in Southeast Asia.
In recent decades, Bangkok has developed rapidly. Nowadays, with wide roads, high-rise buildings and heavy traffic, more than 50% of industrial enterprises and about 80% of colleges and universities have been concentrated in the country. The well-known Chulalongkorn University and Hosei University, which is famous for its politics and economy, are located here. In 2009, Bangkok's human development index was 0.933, which was at a very high level. Bangkok is also one of the centers of international activities, with as many as 200 to 300 international conferences held here every year. The regional offices of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, the World Bank, the World Health Organization, the International Labour Organization and more than 20 international organizations are all located here. Bangkok is also the headquarters of the World Buddhist Association and the seat of the International Asian Institute of Technology.
History 1767, Ayutthaya, the capital of Ayutthaya Kingdom in Siam, was captured and burned by Myanmar. Tunwuli dynasty moved south to Tunwuli, which is located on the west bank of Zhaopiye River.
1782, Rama I of Bangkok dynasty moved the capital from Tun Ngari, west of Chao Phraya River, to Bangkok, east of Chao Phraya River. The Grand Palace and Jade Buddha Temple are the most outstanding representatives of building palaces and repairing city walls here. The first nine streets in Bangkok have also been built, among which Sanpin Street in Chinatown is the most famous. The east bank of Zhaopiye River started to develop from a small market and port.
During the period of Buddha Lotra Naboulet and III, many Buddhist temples were built and maintained in the city, among which the reclining Buddha Temple and Jinshan Temple are the representatives.
In the era of Emperor Chulalongkorn (1868- 19 10), the royal palace was built to the north and most of the city walls were demolished. Successive king continued to build palaces in the north.
The first university, Chulalongkorn University, was established in 19 16.
From 65438 to 0937, Zhaopiye River was divided into Bangkok and Tunwuli.
197 1 year, these two cities merged into Bangkok-Tun Ngari metropolitan area, covering an area of 290 square kilometers.
1972 formed Bangkok and annexed the capital of Wu Lijing, also known as Greater Bangkok, with an area of 2,000 square kilometers; Xindu moved to the east bank of Zhaopiye River, and the west bank is now regarded as the old city.
Bangkok is located in the Chao Phraya River Delta, on the east bank of Zhaopiye River, 40km south of Siam Bay, 0/5km away from the estuary1.50 square kilometers, with a total urban area of 776 1568.737 square kilometers ... Bangkok is across the banks of Chao Phraya River, with low terrain and an average elevation of less than 2m. Longitude 100 3 1'e latitude 13 45'n
Madame Tussauds Bangkok is the third Asian city to set up Madame Tussauds after Hong Kong and Shanghai. Recently, Merlin Entertainment Group held a press conference for this purpose. Madame Tussauds Bangkok, the first wax museum in Southeast Asia with a cost of 500 million square meters, is located on the 6th floor of Siam Discovery Museum. Wax figures such as Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Michael Jackson will be exhibited for the first time. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum was founded 250 years ago by the outstanding French artist Marie Tussauds, who devoted her life to making wax figures of important people. Nowadays, the details of making wax figures are obtained from the details of the model during the interview. Accurate height, skin color, glasses and hair color must take 4-6 months to make each wax figure, and the cost can reach 8 million baht. Paul williams, general manager of Madame Tussauds Bangkok, said that visiting Madame Tussauds Bangkok is as exciting as riding a roller coaster, and you will be able to see world-class celebrities and the secrets of their fame.
Crocodile pond Crocodile pond is located in Beilan, 30 kilometers east of Bangkok, with an area of about 40,000 square meters. This is the largest crocodile farm in the world. The crocodile training show here is a program that foreign tourists are eager to see. Crocodile pond was established in 1950. Its founder and owner are from Yang Haiquan, China. From two kinds of crocodiles to Thai crocodiles, there are more than 10 kinds of crocodiles in the world, including African crocodiles, Australian crocodiles and China crocodiles in China. China's former president Yang once visited here. The design of Crocodile Lake Park is also very creative. Wooden crocodile-watching buildings are set up all over the lake, and at the same time, the crocodile-watching buildings are connected by two-person high overhead corridors, forming a winding aerial crocodile-watching corridor. You can see it when you climb the corridor. Wooden crocodile-watching buildings are set up all over the lake, and at the same time, the crocodile-watching buildings are connected by two-person high overhead corridors, forming a winding aerial crocodile-watching corridor. When you climb the corridor, you can see the panoramic view of crocodile lake. After watching the crocodiles, visitors can also watch the thrilling performance of "Man Fighting with Crocodiles".
Wang Zheng Temple, also called Water Allen Temple, is also called Liming Temple or Wang Zheng Temple, probably because of its close relationship with Wang Zheng. The story of Li Ming Temple has to start from the era of big cities. I wonder when this temple was built. People only know that King Zheng led the troops down the river after expelling the Burmese army. It was just dawn when the military ship passed the temple. King Zheng ordered the boat to stop in front of the temple to worship. Later, after Zheng Wang succeeded to the throne, he ordered the restoration of the Buddhist temple and changed the name of the temple to Li Ming Temple according to the situation of that year. It is planned to build a palace on the south bank of Chao Phraya River and use Liming Temple as a royal temple. 1778, the Jade Buddha was moved to Liming Temple for worship.
The big city is the old capital of Thailand. Since 1350, 33 generations of monarchs have established their capital here until 1767, when they were looted by Burmese. This great city was originally called Sanskrit Asunto or translated as "Ayuda", which means Jintang City or Invincible City. China calls it a big city.
There are seven famous Buddhist temples in the city, among which the Jade Buddha Temple in Pashan is the most famous, equivalent to the Jade Buddha Temple in Bangkok, and is praised by UNESCO as "the second Angkor Wat". The famous Banben Summer Palace is located on an island surrounded by the Chao Phraya River. The Pagong Mother Buddha near the east wall is one of the largest Buddha statues in Thailand. Sambo Buddhist Temple, also known as Banan Qing Temple, was built in 1342 and stands in front of the temple with a white round tip. Among the Buddhist temples at15m, there is a Zen Buddha, whose front face is14m high and the distance is19m. Thai people call it "Luanbaoduo", which means that a very large Buddha statue holds a ceremony here in the middle of June 65438+ 10 every year.
Kauai National Park Kauai National Park Kauai National Park is called Dashan National Park in Chinese. Natural parks in northeastern Thailand are also wildlife reserves. Mainly in Beichong County, Nakhon Ratchasima. The park consists of several large and small mountains, with the highest peak at an altitude of 250 to 135 1 m. There are many magnificent waterfalls in the mountains, among which Suyue Waterfall and Gongjue Waterfall are the most famous waterfalls, and the surrounding green forests are covered with wild flowers and mountains like clouds.
Grand Palace The Grand Palace is located in the center of the capital Bangkok, at the intersection of Zhaopiye River and Chao Phraya River, close to Chao Phraya River. It consists of a group of scattered buildings. It is a Siamese style, which brings together the essence of Thai painting, sculpture and decorative arts. Palace buildings are mainly white, surrounded by white palace walls. The palace wall is about 5 meters high, with a total length of 1900 meters. The main buildings are Amartya Palace, Ji Jie Palace, Lushi Palace and Jade Buddha Temple. In addition, the Baolong Piman Palace, built by Rama VIII, is a hotel where foreign heads of state stay. The scenery of the Grand Palace is great, and the Jade Buddha Temple, known as the symbol of Bangkok, is a must-see in Thailand. Starting from 1946, Girada Palace was newly built in the east of the Grand Palace. After Rama IX moved to the new palace, the Grand Palace opened to the public and became a famous tourist attraction in Thailand. The Grand Palace is now the office of some state organs. The Privy Council, the Ministry of Finance and the Palace Office are all located in the Grand Palace.
Bangkok has two longest records in the world. One is the longest queue in the world. Generally speaking, traffic jams in big cities only occur in the morning and one night, while in Bangkok, traffic jams only occur once a day from morning to night. In addition, it has the longest city name in the world, and its Thai full name has been translated into Latin, with a length of 167 letters. The second largest city in Southeast Asia is neither the most beautiful nor the most modern, but this "best tourist city in Asia" and "the top ten most popular tourist cities in the world" are flooded by European and American guests and domestic tourists at any time.
The natural climate in Bangkok is hot and humid. The annual average temperature is 27.5℃, and the annual precipitation is 1500mm. The highest temperature in the whole year is 35° C6, and the lowest temperature in June is11c1.
Historical and Cultural Leisure Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a traditional unarmed technique in Thailand, which can attack opponents with fists, legs, elbows, knees and other body parts, and is famous for its fierceness and toughness. In particular, the way of taking the foot as the axis, exerting force with the hips, rotating the body and throwing fists and legs is extremely lethal in close combat. In recent years, boxers attach great importance to learning from the advantages of taekwondo, judo, wrestling, boxing and other martial arts, which enriches the skills of Muay Thai. At present, there are still many gyms that weave Muay Thai into aerobics, which is very popular among young women.
Due to the tense rhythm and changeable patterns, Muay Thai is very popular all over Thailand because of its high ornamental value, which is often unexpected. Muay Thai is not only a sport and performance, but also a common gambling entertainment. However, in Muay Thai, boxers are prone to injuries and bleeding, and sometimes even serious injuries such as broken tendons and broken bones occur. Friends with weak psychological endurance should try not to go to the scene to watch the game.
Classical dance "Khon"
Watching Thai classical dance is the favorite program for tourists visiting Bangkok. One of the most famous classical dances is "Khon", which is performed by masked male dancers. It used to be a court dance performance, wearing a mask when performing, without music, dance and body to express dialogue.
Thai * * *
Thai style is world-famous and is one of Thailand's precious cultural heritages. It can treat many diseases, relax muscles, eliminate fatigue and be beneficial to health. Thailand * * * men and women should put on silk pajamas * * * from toes to the top of the head, including pinching, dragging, rubbing, pressing, touching, pulling, and even judo-style big back with 18 martial arts to stretch every inch of muscles. * * * It usually takes one and a half to two hours to complete. It should be noted that this * * * body must be completely relaxed. Don't compete with * * * teacher, otherwise it's easy to strain. It should be reminded that most shops with the sign "* * * Reception Room" are pornographic places.
Live music
Saxophone bar. Restaurant This is a must-see for people who like live music. Relaxing reggae, rock music, blues and jazz are floating in this room similar to a German beer cellar. You can find a quiet place to sit down on the second floor. Take the light rail and get off at Victory Monument Station.
The roadside snacks in Bangkok are also delicious. Roasted squid and fried bananas can be seen everywhere. For some people, the obstacle to tasting Thai food is undoubtedly its spicy taste, but Bangkok food is not very spicy in Thailand. If you really don't eat spicy food, you can safely declare that "wheat cake" is not spicy when ordering food, and you can enjoy specious Thai food.
Besides delicious Thai food, tropical fruits in Thailand must taste sweet, fragrant, fresh and inexpensive. Fresh fruits are often placed in dishes, such as the famous pineapple paella. It should be noted, however, that fresh fruits can't be brought into China, so besides eating enough locally, we have to bring back some dried fruits to satisfy our hunger. Bangkok has a variety of dining places, from high-end hotels to traditional high-rise houses, from bars to roadside stalls, including many cruise ships. It is a great enjoyment to enjoy the night scene while eating in the cool evening breeze. Besides Thai food, you can also find China, Indian, other Southeast Asian and Western cuisines in Bangkok.
There are many festivals in Bangkok, such as Songkran Festival, loi krathong, Agricultural Festival and the birthday anniversary of the king, and most of them can be attended by foreign tourists. In particular, visitors to the Water-splashing Festival will be targeted even if they don't want to. There are more Chinese in Thailand. Although the official Spring Festival is not included in the official holidays, most factories, shops and enterprises run by China people in the country will have holidays. In addition, the traditional folk festival loi krathong also held various activities to celebrate it, although there was no official holiday.
The water-sprinkling festival lasts from April 12 to April 15. Also known as the Songkran Festival, it is also the Thai New Year. The celebration activities are extremely colorful, and there are roughly five contents, namely bathing Buddha statues, building sand, releasing animals, celebrating parades and splashing water. The most respected Buddha statue, Pashin Buddha IV, will be exhibited, and thousands of Buddhist disciples will throw water at him. These two days, foreign tourists are often covered in water by street children.
The specific date of holding the Farming Festival in May is chosen by the king. The farming ceremony is usually held in Wangjiatian Square in the north of the Grand Palace, which lasts for 2 hours and attracts many tourists.
Loi krathong 1 1 month Thai calendar1February full moon day. Loi krathong is the main festival in Thailand, and it is also the most lively and poetic traditional festival in Thailand, and its popularity is no less than Songkran Festival. On this day, cheerful loi krathong music came from the radio early in the morning. At night, when the moon was bright, the water lights in the river floated like the Milky Way on the earth.
National Day 65438+February 5th is the birthday of the King of Thailand. Also known as Longevity Day, offices and residential buildings all over the country will be beautifully decorated spontaneously.
Habitual taboo 1. In Bangkok, the king and members of the royal family are highly respected. Thai law provides penalties for the crime of disrespecting the royal family. Even foreigners are untouchables. Don't talk about the royal family casually. When members of the royal family are present, it is best to pay attention to the actions of others and follow suit.
People regard their heads as sacred places, so don't touch others' heads casually. If you accidentally touch someone's head, you should apologize sincerely at once. It is especially forbidden for outsiders to touch children's heads, especially young monks. Only kings, monks and their parents can touch a child's head.
Don't make too intimate actions in public, such as hugging and kissing. Naked sunbathing is only allowed on some beaches
4. Avoid using violent and rude language and be patient when things happen-this is also the attitude of "happy and happy" Thais.
People don't have to sign in red. Because Thai people will write their surnames on the coffin mouth with a red pen after death.
6.loi krathong will be held on 12+05 of the Thai calendar every year. When watching the water lamp, you must pay attention to it. No matter how delicate and beautiful it is, you must never pick it up.
You should take off your shoes when you enter the temple. Clothes should be neat and dignified, and you can't wear vest shorts. Women should avoid contact with monks. If they donate property, they can ask men to do it for them or put it directly on the table.
8. Gambling is forbidden in Bangkok. You can't play cards or mahjong even in a hotel room.
Travel guide introduction of romantic three-day tour route in Bangkok
Obviously, you can't visit Bangkok in three days, but you can already experience the characteristics of Bangkok.
DAY 1 Grand Palace-Jade Buddha Temple-Sleeping Buddha Temple in Bangkok-Wangjiatian Square-National Museum of Thailand-Wangzheng Temple-Dali Temple
In the morning, I visited the magnificent Grand Palace and the Jade Buddha Temple, where jade buddhas in Southeast Asia are enshrined. The reclining Buddha Temple next to the Grand Palace has the largest reclining Buddha in the world, and there are many exquisite Buddhist temples and pagodas. After the visit, I must return to Wangjiatian Square to have a rest.
In the afternoon, after visiting the National Museum of Thailand, cross the Zhaopiye River by ferry, visit the Liming Temple of Wangzheng Temple, and finally visit the marble temple with rich western colors and styles.
Day 2 Damnon Water Market-Mahachai Railway Vegetable Market-Jim Thompson's Former Residence-Four Faces Buddha
Depart in the morning and visit Mahachai Railway Market on the way back at noon. In the afternoon, I returned to the center of Bangkok, visited Jim Thompson's home, and paid a visit to the four-faced Buddha. It is said that the effect was very good.
The third day weekend market-Siam Square-Central World Square shopping trip
On the last day, if you happen to catch up with the weekend, go to the huge weekend market for a dip. If you have enough budget, you can go to the World Plaza in Central, where you can find almost all high-end brands. For shopaholics, Bangkok is definitely an easy place to lose your mind.
Traffic aviation
Old Bangkok Airport or Don Muang Airport was once one of the busiest airports in Southeast Asia, located in the north of the city. The new Bangkok International Airport was completed and put into use on September 28th, 2006. At that time, Don Mueang Airport was suspended for six months. However, due to various reasons such as computer failure, the new airport was reopened as a domestic airport.
railway
Hualongpeng railway station
It is the starting point of four railway lines in Thailand and the largest railway station in Thailand. The railway station has two entrances, one is the main entrance, and the other is the west gate facing the canal. To the north of the hall is the ticket window, which is divided into two floors. The first floor is mainly a variety of restaurants, cafes, bookstores, dessert shops and so on. The corners on both sides of the stairs are used as bags storage places. On the second floor, there are mostly some tourist companies' information offices and air booking offices, and two others can do * * *, which is very suitable for relaxing after a long trip. To the south of the hall are seven or eight ATMs of banks. There is a small side door in the southeast corner of the hall. From there, you can go to KFC next to you, or you can go directly to the street outside the station, but that door is only open during the day.
Mass rapid transit system
The first MRTA [1] of Bangkok Metro Public Company opened in July 2004, with 18 stations from the northern end of the city to the downtown. 10 years ago, due to the political crisis in Thailand and the Asian financial crisis, the elevated train project originally invested by Hong Kong Hopewell was completely abandoned. From Nanpeng Railway Station in Bangkok to don mueang international airport in Bangkok, abandoned reinforced concrete columns can be seen everywhere, which has become an international joke.
Shopping Bangkok is an excellent paradise for tourists who love shopping. High-end shopping centers, large department stores, fashionable shopping streets, flea markets, open-air markets and cheap wholesale markets all make tourists who love shopping happy.
Political Economy * * * The administrative area of Bangkok's Grand Kyoto is divided into 38 counties, namely, Painakong County, Lushi County, Batong Wang Xian County, Sanpantawang County, Banding County, Paiyetai County, Bandabi County, Paikunlun County, Wuxian County, Langzhu County, Lajiawan County, Tunwuli County, etc. Bangbashabai County, Banshi County, Wankelian County, Lati wei county County, Ba wei county County, Kong Di County, Gong Ming County, Laipao County, Tuju Street County, Longman County, Banpai County, Zhuangtang County, Xuanluan County and Liang Ling County.
According to the 2004 census, the registered population of Bangkok is 6.5 million. More than half of Bangkok people have some degree of China descent. In recent years, a large number of immigrants and foreigners have flooded into Bangkok. In 2005 10, there were 65,000 foreign administrative staff, and the number increased at the rate of 65,438+0,800 per month.
Among the foreigners who stay for a long time, 250,000 are People's Republic of China (PRC) citizens and 30,000 are Japanese, which is the largest Japanese community in Asia except Japan. India has a population of 654.38 million, including 35,000 Sikhs, 6,000 Americans and 45,000 Europeans. In Asia, except Singapore, there are at most 654.38+500,000 people from Taiwan Province Province of China, 7,000 Koreans, 6,000 Nigerians, 8,000 Arabs, 25,000 Malays and 4,000 Singaporeans. In addition, there are about 400,000 to 600,000 illegal immigrants from Cambodia, Myanmar, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The Chao Phraya River runs through the north and south, bisecting Bangkok and finally flowing into the Gulf of Thailand. The whole building in Bangkok is centered on the Grand Palace and spreads outward. The first circle is temples and official buildings, the second circle is commercial circle, and the third circle is residential area. The outermost is the slum. Most palaces and Buddhist temples are built in the Chao Phraya River Circle. We also strive to improve and improve the quality of life of citizens. Industry and commerce are developed, and there is a world-famous rice market. There are rice milling, textile, sugar, building materials and other factories. The scenic spots in this city include the Grand Palace, Jade Buddha Temple, Dali Temple and Wangzheng Temple. There are National Museum, National Library and Chulalongkorn, politics and law, and agriculture. Urban rivers crisscross, and water trade is prosperous. Many international banks and financial institutions, including Bank of America, Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ Bank, Bank of China and Thailand Stock Exchange, have set up regional headquarters in Bangkok. As one of the centers of international activities, there are as many as 200 to 300 international conferences held in Bangkok every year. The regional offices of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, the World Bank, the World Health Organization, the International Labour Organization and more than 20 international organizations are all located here. Bangkok is also the headquarters of the World Buddhist Association and the seat of the International Asian Institute of Technology. In addition, Bangkok is also a trading center for precious metals and gems.
Administrative District * * * The administrative division of the Grand Kyoto Building in Bangkok is divided into 38 counties, namely, Painakong County, Lushi County, Batong Wang Xian County, Sanpantawang County, Banding County, Paiyetai County, Bandabi County, Paikunlun County, Wuxian County, Langzhu County, Lajiawan County and Tunwuli County. Bangbashabai County, Banshi County, Wankelian County, Lati wei county County, Ba wei county County, Kong Di County, Gong Ming County, Laipao County, Tuju Street County, Longman County, Banpai County, Zhuangtang County, Xuanluan County and Liang Ling County.
Administrative divisions of Thailand
Regional jurisdiction
North? Chiang Mai | Chiang Rai House | Peng Gan Fu Bi | Nanbang Province | Nanben House | Mei Hongshun House | Beilanpo House | Fu Nan | Paitianfu House | Bicha House | Piji House | Pengshiluo House | Pafu House | Sukhothai House | Laixing House | Utatani House | Fu Chengyi?
Northeast? Anacha Neng House | Wu Li Fu Nan House | Guess Ye Ben House | Kalasin | Kungjing House | Loei | Hamer Salakan House | Mora Limited House | Nakong Painong House | Nakhon Ratchasima House | Nong Bua Lamphu Province | Nong Khai | Hengyi House | Sejun House | Four-color Chrysanthemum House | Su Long House | Ubon House | Oolong House | Aesop House?
East? Beiliufu | Architectural House | Spring Li Wu Province | Bazhen | Luo Yong | Shajiao | Ai Tong?
Central Hong Tong | Ayutthaya | Bangkok | Kana | Beibi | Laubry | Kunxiyu | Buddhism | nonthaburi | Baton Thani | Fopi | Bamburi | Sapi | Beilan | Longzaicuo | Yegong | Beibiao | Xin Li Wufu | Pan Sufu.
Peng Chun Southern Villa | Krabi Villa | Taogong Villa | Luo Kun Villa | Pattani Villa | Panya Villa | Botalen Villa | Phuket Villa | Lalang Villa | Shadun Villa | Songkhla Villa | surat Villa | Dongli Villa | Jala Villa?
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, has become the world's largest tourist destination, and is expected to welcome15.98 million tourists this year, according to the annual Global Destination City Index released by MasterCard on Monday. London ranks second, and it is estimated that the number of tourists will reach15.96 million in 20 13 years; Paris ranked third with13.92 million tourists.
Other Asian cities in the top 20 tourist cities in the world in 20 13 include Singapore, and the fourth place is11750,000 tourists. Kuala Lumpur ranked eighth with 9.2 million tourists. Hong Kong ranked ninth with 8.72 million tourists; Seoul 1 1, the number of tourists is 8190,000; Shanghai 14, with 6.5 million tourists; Tokyo 16, with 5.8 million tourists; Taipei 5 1.9 million.