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

Chennai

Chennai is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George now a museum showcasing the city’s roots…

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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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Lima

Lima is the capital of Peru. Though its colonial center is preserved, it's a bustling metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities. The Plaza…

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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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Santiago

Santiago is Chile’s capital. It sits in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean Coast Range. Plaza de Armas, the grand heart…

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São Paulo

São Paulo is among the world's most populous cities. Its iconic buildings range from its neo-Gothic cathedral and the Martinelli skyscraper to modernist architect Oscar…

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Rio De Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is a seaside city in Brazil. Known for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the Christ Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado and for…

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Manila

Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It mixes Spanish colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers. Intramuros, a walled city in colonial times, is the heart…

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Seoul

Seoul is the capital of South Korea. Its a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street…

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Taipei

Taipei the capital of Taiwan. The skyline is crowned by the bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper. Taipei is also known for its lively street-food scene and…

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Doha

Doha is the capital of Qatar. Ringing its downtown waterfront are numerous parks and the Corniche Promenade. At Souq Waqif, a traditional market, vendors offer…

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Dubai

Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates.  It is known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj…

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Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It focuses on oil exports and its commerce is reflected by the skyline’s modern towers…

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Kuwait City

Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait.  The Grand Mosque is known for its vast interior and chandeliered dome. On the waterfront, Seif Palace features…

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Manama

Manama capital of the nation of Bahrain. Its Bahrain National Museum showcases artifacts from the ancient Dilmun civilization that flourished in the region for millennia.…

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Wellington

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand.  It sits near the North Island’s southernmost point. A compact city, it encompasses a waterfront promenade, sandy beaches,…

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Christchurch

Christchurch is located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Flat-bottomed punts glide on the Avon River which meanders through the city centre.…

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Auckland

Auckland is in the north of New Zealand’s North Island. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbour. Auckland Domain is…

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