Looking for some ideas of where to travel in December. Here is a list of the most popular places to visit during the month of December around the world. Switch between months to browse other peak time destinations.

Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the state of Victoria. It has a population of 5 million with its residents referred to…

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Brisbane

Brisbane is capital of Queensland. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Another South Bank…

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Singapore

Singapore is an island city-state off southern Malaysia Its a global financial center with a tropical climate. In Singapore's circa-1820 Chinatown stands the red-and-gold Buddha…

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Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. Its modern skyline is dominated by the Petronas Twin Towers, The towers offer a public skybridge and observation…

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Jakarta

Jakarta is Indonesia's capital. It has a historic mix of cultures, Javanese, Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and European. The old town, Kota Tua, is home…

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Surabaya

Surabaya is on the island of Java. It mixes modern skyscrapers with canals and buildings from its Dutch colonial past. It has a thriving Chinatown…

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Denpasar

Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains and rice paddies. The island is home to religious sites such as cliffside Uluwatu…

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Yangon

Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar. A mix of British colonial architecture, modern high-rises and gilded Buddhist pagodas define its skyline. Its Shwedagon Paya,…

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Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is famous for the pivotal role it played in the Vietnam War. It's also known for its French colonial landmarks including…

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Hanoi

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade. There are…

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Phuket

Phuket, a rainforested has some of Thailand’s most popular beaches. The island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, spas and restaurants. Phuket City, the…

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Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is a city in northern Thailand. Its Old City area still retains vestiges of walls and moats from its history as a cultural…

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Bangkok

Bangkok is Thailand’s capital. It's is a city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of…

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Malé

Malé is the capital of the Maldives. It's known for its mosques and colorful buildings. The Islamic Centre features a mosque, a library and a…

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Macau

Macau is a region on the south coast of China across from Hong Kong. A Portuguese territory until 1999, it reflects a mix of cultural…

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New Delhi

New Delhi is an urban district of Delhi which serves as the capital of India. The new capital was inaugurated on 13 February 1931. Although…

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a former British colony in southeastern China. Its vibrant, densely populated urban centre is a major port and global financial hub. Central…

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Kolkata

Kolkata is the capital of India's West Bengal state. It’s known for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and cultural festivals. It’s also home to…

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Siem Reap

Siem Reap is a resort town in northwestern Cambodia. It is the gateway to the ruins of Angkor. Angkor’s vast complex of intricate stone buildings…

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Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s capital. It sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants…

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Mumbai

Mumbai is India's largest city. On the Mumbai Harbour waterfront stands the iconic Gateway of India stone arch. Offshore, nearby Elephanta Island holds ancient cave…

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San Juan

San Juan is Puerto Rico's capital and largest city. Its widest beach fronts the Isla Verde resort strip, and is known for its bars and…

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Bogota

Bogotá is Colombia’s high-altitude capital. La Candelaria, its cobblestoned center, features colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical performance hall Teatro Colón. This area is also home…

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Quito

Quito is Ecuador's capital. It sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city,…

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