Ideal destinations to visit in 2017

The American New York Times magazine recently listed ideal destinations for tourists around the world in 2017.

In addition to familiar names like Canada, India and Europe, the list also includes exciting destinations in Africa and Scandinavia.

Among these destinations, we can name 10 places that will surely captivate visitors.

1. Canada

Canada is the second largest country in the world, with modern cities, natural wonders and lots to explore. 2017 is a good time to visit Canada because this year the country celebrates the 150th anniversary of the unification of the colonies.

There are over 200 national parks and historic sites that offer free admission year-round.

You can visit from the natural lakes and peaks of Banff in Alberta to the red sandstone cliffs and rolling dunes of Prince Edward Island along the Atlantic coast or marvel at the young, ever-snow-covered mountains of Labrador.

Meanwhile, cultural events have been planned in the capital Ottawa and Montreal, with an estimated 375 events taking place throughout the year-long celebration.

In terms of exchange rates, the CAD is currently falling, so 2017 can be considered an ideal time to come to Canada.

2. Agra, India

Agra Fort sits just outside the sprawling Taj Mahal. 2017 promises to be a good year to visit the area as the streets near the site have been renovated.

In addition, the government has built the Agra Pavilion - a culinary complex with dozens of culinary brands and a Mughal museum.

Not only that, India's fastest bullet train and longest expressway have now significantly cut down the travel time from Delhi to Lucknow.

3. Zermatt, Switzerland

Zermatt, located next to the legendary Matterhorn mountain, has been attracting tourists since 1898 when the Gornergrat train and Switzerland's first electric railway began operating.

To mark the 200th anniversary of the first railway, the five-star resort, located on a 7,290-foot plateau facing the Matterhorn, will open in December.

Zenmart also leaves a special impression on visitors with the Riffelberg open-air theater, which will perform this summer a play called "Romeo and Juliet at Gornergrat".

4. Botswana – see the old lions of the Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta is a seasonal refuge for a variety of wildlife, making it a popular tourist attraction.

Many documentaries about the lives of African wildlife have been made here by famous directors Dereck and Beverly Joubert.

5. Dubrovnik, Croatia

With limestone walls rising over 20m around the old town, Dubrovnik is a jewel on the Dalmatian coast.

If anyone has ever watched the movie Game of Thrones, they will surely recognize familiar scenes from this movie when visiting Dubrovnik.

This summer, the city will begin installing trams and zip lines that will allow locals and tourists to access more of its unexplored beaches.

6. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA

Tourists come here not only to admire the majestic natural scenery, many people have planned to witness the first total solar eclipse in 38 years on August 21.

Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming is a great spot to see the eclipse, which will last for 2 minutes and 20 seconds. Even if you miss it, Wyoming is still surrounded by jagged peaks, alpine lakes and wildlife.

7. Tijuana, Mexico

Tijuana is a city in the Baja California peninsula of Mexico. The city is located on the Mexico–United States border.

Although the surrounding areas remain relatively undeveloped, this border city is undergoing rapid transformation, with ultra-luxury shopping malls and a $60 million bus rapid transit system.

The city's culinary offerings are also diverse, with craft breweries, stylish cafes and world-renowned restaurants.

8. Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg is a paradise of architecture and design. In 2012, architect Zaha Hadid designed a promenade around the Elbe River in Hamburg, which breathed new life into the 19th-century World Heritage Warehouse District.

In January 2017, the city is expected to open the Elbphilharmonie – a glass structure over 100m high located on top of an old warehouse, with a pointed roof like sails reminiscent of the glorious past of the port city of Hamburg.

9. Marrakesh, Morocco

A new museum dedicated to fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent will open in fall 2017 in Marrakesh, showcasing thousands of sketches, haute couture garments and accessories.

The 43,000-square-foot Majorelle Garden will also celebrate its 60th birthday in 2017. Another popular tourist attraction is the Berber cultural museum and the famous designer's private home, the Villa Oasis rose garden.

10. Osaka, Japan Bhern

If Kyoto represents the Japanese spirit and Tokyo is the heart of the country, then Osaka is the symbol of the extremely rich cuisine of the land of the rising sun.

The city's culinary legacy lives on today and is continued in Tsuruhashi and Fukushima.

91 Michelin-starred restaurants are located throughout Osaka city, such as Ajikitcho, which specializes in traditional Japanese dishes, or Taian, which specializes in grilled dishes.

On April 28, Osaka will host the Utage International Festival - a 10-day food festival featuring different flavors from 47 prefectures of Japan.

According to Young Knowledge