CNN ranks the world's 25 most beloved cities for travelers — Hong Kong takes the top spot, Taipei ranks 19th

▲ Taipei City is among the world’s 25 most appealing cities. (Photo / Provided by Taipei City Department of Civil Engineering)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Which city in the world is the most beloved by travelers, leaving them enchanted and eager to return? CNN recently selected 25 of the most attractive and captivating cities, with Taipei ranking 19th with 6.7 million visitors.

In this ranking, Hong Kong — home to one of the world’s three best night views and the beautiful Victoria Harbour — took first place, attracting 25.6 million visitors in 2013, followed closely by Singapore and Bangkok.

The world’s top 25 most beloved cities by travelers:

1. Hong Kong
2. Singapore
3. Bangkok
4. London
5. Paris
6. Macau
7. New York
8. Shenzhen
9. Kuala Lumpur
10. Antalya, Turkey
11. Istanbul
12. Dubai
13. Seoul
14. Rome
15. Phuket, Thailand
16. Guangzhou
17. Mecca
18. Pattaya
19. Taipei
20. Miami
21. Prague
22. Shanghai
23. Las Vegas
24. Milan
25. Barcelona