Interesting tourist destinations to visit in 2024

Lonely Planet has just revealed the 50 places tourists should visit in 2024, divided into categories such as: attractive tourist countries, top cities, sustainable tourist destinations and cheap tourist destinations.

The beautiful water color of Lake Khövsgöl Nuur in Mongolia is a feature that attracts many tourists. (Source: CNN)

It's no surprise that Mongolia tops Lonely Planet's list of 50 countries to visit in 2024.

Top countries of choice

Lake Khövsgöl Nuur in Mongolia. (Source: CNN)

Mongolia is honored to be ranked first in the list of this 50-year-old magazine thanks to factors such as: Open space, attractive adventure activities, music culture, and unique cuisine.

In addition, the government of this country is very generous in spending on tourism by continuously relaxing entry conditions for international visitors, focusing on infrastructure investment with the recent inauguration of a new airport worth 650 million USD. With these efforts, this country is not afraid to declare that the period 2023-2025 is "The time for trips to Mongolia".

Fiery cliffs in the South Gobi, Mongolia. (Source: CNN)

Besides, some other countries also made it into the top 10 choices for tourists such as: Mexico, Croatia and St.Lucia.

India is also one of the countries with many beautiful places. (Source: CNN)

Cycling enthusiasts should not miss Macedonia. (Source: CNN)

Popular cities

Nairobi attracts tourists with its unique beauty. (Source: CNN)

Nairobi is no less bustling at night. (Source: CNN).

Ranked number one on Lonely Planet’s list of most popular cities for travelers is Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. This destination attracts global travelers with its unique architecture, a string of restaurants with a strong local influence, and a harmonious distribution of cultural and artistic venues. In addition, nature lovers can witness more than 400 species living on the vast grasslands of Nairobi National Park, just a short drive from the city’s central business district.

In addition, Paris, host of the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, and Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, are also familiar destinations for many tourists. Lonely Planet said that after the Covid-19 lockdown, Prague is gradually restarting its tourism industry and has plans to attract visitors to locations far from the city center.

Sustainable tourism

La Malvarrosa beach in Valencia, Spain. (Source: CNN)

Spain is the top sustainable travel destination for 2024, thanks to its efforts to protect the environment. The country is pushing for renewable energy, promoting off-season tourism, and redirecting visitors to emerging destinations like the port city of Valencia to ease the pressure on overcrowded destinations like Barcelona.