Mastercard's Global Destination Cities Index just released their ranking of the most visited cities in the world.
The list features the 20 "fastest-growing destination cities" over the seven-year period of 2009 to 2016.
Asian cities took up just over half the list — 11 spots — while four Middle Eastern cities made it into the ranking.
Keep scrolling to see the hottest places in the world right now.
20. Prague, Czech Republic
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5.81 million overnight visitors in 2016
19. Shanghai, China
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6.12 million overnight visitors in 2016
18. Vienna, Austria
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6.69 million overnight visitors in 2016
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