This article was originally written by Tiara Fitriyani. You can read the original story in Bahasa Indonesia here.
While many of us aren't able to travel right now due to ongoing pandemic, we can still fulfill our wanderlust through virtual means - especially with social media platforms like TikTok! This wildly popular app is where users can escape to faraway destinations and daydream about future travel adventures. Based on the TikTok Travel Index (measured on hashtags and views), they've curated the top 50 most popular destinations in the world - check them out below ?
50 Best Destinations In The World On TikTok
1. New York
Topping the list at number one with a whopping 216 billion views is none other than New York City. This vibrant city filled with amazing attractions, awesome shopping spots and yummy halal food should definitely be on everyone's bucket list. If it isn't on yours, get to adding and make sure to check out our essential tips for first-timers to the Big Apple!
2. Dubai
The second best travel destination in the world is Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With over 37.1 billion views, it's the perfect place for every type of traveller thanks to its luxury hotels, shopping paradise and unique experiences like quad biking, jeep safari tours and more. For those who have never been, we've got you covered with all the essential tips you need for an amazing trip.
3. Istanbul
Unexpectedly, the third spot of the list goes to Istanbul! Beating out popular European cities like London, Paris and Barcelona, this city in Turkey has garnered a total of 16.9 billion views through all the beautiful videos of Istanbul. Check them out on TikTok or just have a look at our guide on all the incredible attractions every traveller has to visit in Istanbul.
Rank 4-20
4. London, England - 13.9 billion views
5. Barcelona, Spain - 12.6 billion views
6. Paris, France - 11.2 billion views
7. Mumbai, India - 9.6 billion views
8. Hawaii, USA - 9.4 billion views
9. Miami, USA - 9.1 billion views
10. Toronto, Canada - 8.4 billion views
11. Los Angeles, USA - 7.5 billion views
12. Bali, Indonesia - 6.4 billion views
13. Chicago, USA - 6.4 billion views
14. Kerala, India - 6.2 billion views
15. Berlin, Germany - 5.7 billion views
16. Sydney, Australia - 5.1 billion views
17. Melbourne, Australia - 4.7 billion views
18. Madrid, Spain - 4.3 billion views
19. Delhi, India - 4.2 billion views
20. Medellin, Colombia - 4.1 billion views
Rank 21-35
21. Rajashtan, India - 4 billion views
22. Las Vegas, USA - 3.9 billion views
23. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - 3.6 billion views
24. Lima, Peru - 3.5 billion views
25. Tokyo, Japan - 3.1 billion views
26. Vancouver, Canada - 3.1 billion views
27. Singapore, Singapore - 3 billion views
28. Montreal Canada - 2.8 billion views
29. Vienna, Austria - 2.7 billion views
30. Maldives, Maldives - 2.7 billion views
31. Moscow, Russia - 2.6 billion views
32. Bogota, Colombia - 2.3 billion views
33. Boston, USA - 2.1 billion views
34. Seoul, South Korea - 2 billion views
35. Jaipur, India - 1.9 billion views
Rank 36-50
36. Amsterdam, Netherlands - 1.8 billion views
37. Seattle, USA - 1.8 billion views
38. Marseille, France - 1.6 billion views
39. Cancun, Mexico - 1.6 billion views
40. Milan, Italy - 1.6 billion views
41. Goa, India - 1.4 billion views
42. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 1.3 billion views
43. Santiago, Chile - 1.3 billion views
44. Bangkok, Thailand - 1.3 billion views
45. Dublin, Ireland - 1.3 billion views
46. Doha, Qatar - 1.3 billion views
47. San Francisco, USA - 1.2 billion views
48. Sao Paulo, Brazil - 1.2 billion views
49. Trinidad, Trinidad & Tobago - 1.1 billion views
50. Cairo, Egypt - 1 billion views
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