14. Pattaya, Thailand
This family-friendly resort city hosts 9.56 million international visitors every year. Situated on the east coast of the welcoming Gulf of Thailand roughly 62 miles from Bangkok, the bay area includes two major beach fronts. Once a quiet fishing town, it’s now a popular seaside getaway. Some hot spots include the Cartoon Network Amazone, a Cartoon Network-themed water park, the privately-owned Sri Racha Tiger Zoo, the Vimantaitalay tourist submarine which offers half-hour minute underwater voyages, and the Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden where one can see live chimpanzee and elephant shows.
13. Makkah, Saudi Arabia
9.73 million visitors world-over make the trek to this metropolis in the Hejazi area of the Arabian Peninsula. It has approximately 2 million residents although during the famous Islamic pilgrimage to this place the number of people there easily triples. The economy is significantly dependent on the above-mentioned yearly pilgrimage. Still, this spiritual spot has more to offer. Steeped in history, there is also the Zamzam Well which is the home of the well-known water spring, and the 1,972-foot high Abraj Al Bait Towers which are seven skyscraper hotels.
