December 23, 2024 11:02 AM

Top Ten Cities to Visit in 2013, Lonely Planet [PHOTOS]

Lonely Planet's annual list of The Best in Travel 2013 includes their top ten countries, top 10 regions and top 10 cities for the coming year to visit. With the input of hundreds of authors and editors their best cities list includes lesser-traveled places like Hobart, Tazmania and Hydrabad, India this year. The popular guide's website states, "Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles travelled by Lonely Planet's staff, authors and online community, we present a year's worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into some unforgettable experiences."

From their research, here are Lonely Planet's top cities for 2013:

1) San Francisco, California

One of the biggest cities in the world and the cultural center of China, Beijing is Lonely Planet's number five pick. Travelers can immerse themselves deep in Chinese culture exploring Beijing's historic architecture such as Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City that is a distinct dichotomy to its hyper modern landscape.

The last Five include:

6) Christchurch, New Zealand

7) Hobart, Tasmania

8) Montreal, Canada

9)Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

10) Puerto Iguazú, Brazil

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