10. Antalya, Turkey
Antalya hosts 11.27 million international visitors annually. It’s the capital of the Antalya Province and the country’s fifth-most populated city with more than one million residents. Bordered by the Taurus Mountains, Antalya is also the country’s largest international sea resort. Worthwhile sites include such ancient monuments as Hıdırlık Tower, the Clock Tower, the City Walls, Hadrian’s Gate (a.k.a. Triple Gate), and the Kesik Minare or “Broken Minaret” Mosque. There’s also the beautiful Düden Waterfalls, the Antalya Museum, and the popular Antalya Aquarium. Don’t forget to take a ride on the Olympos Aerial Tram either!
9. Tokyo, Japan
This capital city plays host to 12.12 million international travelers yearly. Highlights include famous Mount Fuji, Lake Ashi in Hakone National Park (which can be reached via Bullet Train), and the Robot Restaurant Show. Foodies should be certain to sample some okonomiyaki. It’s a “pancake” consisting of cabbage, flour, meat (often pork belly) and scallions. Enjoy the view from the observation decks of the tallest building in the country the Tokyo Skytree. For something different, try watching sumo wrestling at the Sumo Stable. Feeling spontaneous? Take a Hop-on Hop-off Tour and decide as you go.
