World-class: SA makes Travel TikTok’s most-watched countries list

It looks like sunny South Africa is still one of the world’s most sought after locations when it comes to travelling. Now, while many consider TikTok to be the go-to app for makeup tips, viral photo challenges and cleaning hacks, it’s also becoming a den for travel inspo amid the ongoing global pandemic.

With 49.9 billion views of ‘#travel’ on TikTok alone, the video-sharing app is fast becoming the go-to place to research and plan an epic trip – from staycations to far-flung adventures.  

South Africa | Most-watched countries on travel TikTok

According to Refinery and Travel Daily News, a new study from Superdry, revealed that the most-watched country on travel TikTok is Japan with 461.2 million views – that’s over 200 million more than Russia, which is second with 246.6 million views. Mexico is third with 215.3 million views.

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Meanwhile, South Africa – with its amazing weather, beaches and all-around touristy things to do – came in at number 20 with 40 million views.  

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You can see the list of the top 10 most-watched countries on travel TikTok below:

1. Japan, Asia – 461.2 million views
2. Russia, Europe – 246.6 million views
3. Mexico, North America – 215.3 million views
4. United States of America, North America – 146.3 million views
5. China, Asia – 110.1 million views
6. Vietnam, Asia – 107 million views
7. Italy, Europe – 105.6 million views
8. Thailand, Asia – 95.1 million views
9. Scotland, Europe – 57.7 million views
10. Colombia, South America – 55.8 million views
11. Australia, Oceania – 51.6 million views 
12. Nepal, Asia – 49.2 million views 
13. India, Asia – 47.6 million views 
14. Indonesia, Asia – 45.4 million views 
15. Bolivia, South America – 41.7 million views 
16. Peru, South America – 41 million views 
17. South Africa, Africa – 40 million views 
18. Greece, Europe – 37.8 million views 
19. Turkey, Europe – 37.6 million views 
20. Philippines, Asia – 36.5 million views 
21. Brazil, South America – 34.4 million views 
22. Canada, North America – 33.8 million views 
23. Norway, Europe – 32 million views 
24. Malaysia, Asia – 27.6 million views 
25. Romania, Europe – 27.3 million views

25 Most-Watched Cities on Travel TikTok 

The most-watched city on travel TikTok is New York with a massive 114 million views.

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Seoul is close behind with 106.5 million views, followed by Dubai with 62.7 million views. With 10.4 million views, London ranks 11th on the list, which Superdry compiled by analysing #travel and various related hashtags on TikTok. Check out the top ten most-watched cities on travel TikTok below.

1. New York, USA – 114 million views
2. Seoul, South Korea – 106.5 million views
3. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 62.7 million views
4. Jakarta, Indonesia – 37.1 million views
5. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – 32.6 million views
6. Paris, France – 27.2 million views
7. Buenos Aires, Argentina – 16.2 million views
8. Tokyo, Japan – 13.1 million views
9. Bogota, Colombia – 12.4 million views
10. Melbourne, Australia – 11 million views

The world’s most-watched attractions on travel TikTok 

With an impressive 1.5 billion views on TikTok, the tallest building in the world Burj Khalifa is the most-watched tourist attraction in the world. The building boasts observation decks, the world’s tallest restaurant and a spa and gym. Three other Dubai attractions also feature in the top 25: The Dubai Mall, the tourist attraction Global Village which allows you to visit 70 countries around the world in one place and the world’s first seven-star hotel, Burj Al Arab.  

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Six theme parks feature in the top 25 list, including Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida which is the second most popular tourist attraction on TikTok with over 965 million views and Disneyland Paris in France, which takes the third spot with over 685 million views. Universal Studios Hollywood (6th), Efteling in The Netherlands (11th) and Europa Park (14th) in Germany also make an appearance on the top 25 attractions on travel TikTok. 

The United States of America has the most attractions on the top 25 list, including famous beauty spots Niagara Falls, Lake Tahoe and the Grand Canyon.

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Miami’s South Beach and Sydney’s Bondi Beach are the only two beaches to make the list, but the beach-filled island of Isla Mujeres off of the Cancun coast also features in 24th place.  

25 Most-Watched Attractions on Travel TikTok 

1. Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE – 1.5 billion views 
2. Walt Disney World Resort, Florida, USA – 965.3 million views 
3. Disneyland Paris, Paris, France – 685.8 million views 
4. The Dubai Mall, Dubai, UAE – 574.8 million 
5. Times Square, New York, USA – 525.1 million 
6. Universal Studios Hollywood, California, USA – 430.3 million views 
7. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France – 413.6 million views 
8. Global Village, Dubai, UAE – 390 million views 
9. Niagara Falls, Ontario/New York, Canada/USA – 384.7 million views 
10. Taj Mahal, Agra, India – 348.1 million views 
11. Efteling, Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands – 316.7 million views 
12. Lake Tahoe, Nevada, USA – 302.4 million views 
13. Central Park, New York, USA – 248 million views 
14. Europa Park, Rust, Germany – 247.3 million views 
15. South Beach, Florida, USA – 242.3 million views 
16. Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA – 224.5 million views 
17. Machu Picchu, Peru – 211.1 million views 
18. Universal Studios Florida, Florida, USA – 199.5 million views 
19. Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE – 181.2 million views 
20. Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia – 163.7 million views 
21. Statue of Liberty, New York, USA – 148.1 million views 
22. India Gate, Delhi, India – 144 million views 
23. Buckingham Palace, London, UK – 126.1 million views 
24. Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Mexico – 106.7 million views 
25. Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada – 105.5 million views