Travel guide and information provider Lonely Planet released its list of the top 10 cities around the world to travel to in 2019, in a combination of suggestions and comments of its researchers and experts.
From the tropical paradise of United States' Miami to South China's innovative city Shenzhen, the list provides a plethora of exciting places for visitors to explore in this new year.
Now let's see what Lonely Planet has recommended to us for this year's travel planning.
No 10 Meknes, Morocco
Tourists walk through the ruins of the ancient Roman site of Volubilis, near the town of Moulay Idriss Zerhounon in Morocco's north central Meknes region, on July 25, 2018. [Photo/VCG]
No 9 Zadar, Croatia
A file photo of Zadar, Croatia. [Photo/VCG]
Wander through the Old Town's bright marble streets to discover cool bars and cafes, innovative museums and restaurants that will easily connect travelers to the local life and culture.
No 8 Seattle, USA
Downtown Seattle is seen on June 15, 2018. [Photo/VCG]
Smart, progressive and loaded with creative energy, Seattle is rarely out of the global spotlight.
No 7 Dakar, Senegal
A small public bus known locally as Ndiaga Ndiaye is seen in Dakar, Senegal, Oct 28, 2018. [Photo/VCG]
One of Africa's most dynamic cities, Dakar offers a dizzying mix of sun-kissed beaches, colorful markets and nightclubs where revelers emerge into the early-morning light at this tropical landscape.
No 6 Mexico City, Mexico
Dancers and mariachi musicians perform on Plaza Garibaldi in downtown Mexico City on Oct 5, 2018. [Photo/VCG]
The Mexican capital has witnessed centuries of architectural design and artistic movements. As the creative class rises, they embrace the influence of centuries-old traditions, proving that design is an effective tool for economic, social and cultural development.
No 5 Kathmandu, Nepal
Elephants play soccer during the Elephant Festival at Sauraha in Chitwan, some 170 kilometers southwest of Kathmandu, Nepal, on Dec 26, 2015. [Photo/VCG]
Historic sites are being returned to their former glory, and moves to calm the city after the 2015 earthquake have made Kathmandu more livable than it has been in decades.
No 4 Miami, Florida, USA
A view of Miami Beach in Florida, US, on Feb 7, 2012. [Photo/VCG]
Famed for its beautiful beaches and buzzing nightlife, Miami has long captivated travelers seeking a slice of tropical paradise while the rest of North America shivers.
No 3 Novi Sad, Serbia
Novi Sad, Serbia, is seen in this Sept 13, 2010, file photo. [Photo/VCG]
Elegant yet easygoing, Novi Sad basks in the limelight, defying its second-city status and boldly living up to its moniker, the Serbian Athens.
No 2 Shenzhen, China
An aerial view of Shenzhen is seen on Nov 5, 2018. [Photo/VCG]
Drawn to its new design openings and tech innovation, creatives are swarming to Shenzhen from all over the world. Shenzhen now has an indie music scene, cool cafes, craft brewers and a whole new arts district for those creative minds.
