20 stunning photos that show why Bangkok is the most visited city in the world

Bangkok will be the most visited city in the world this year, according to Mastercard's Global Destination Cities Index released earlier this week, with 21.47 million tourists expected to stay in the city in 2016.

Measured by the number of international overnight visitors, London, Paris, and Dubai followed close behind on the list.

Taking Bangkok's top attractions on TripAdvisor into consideration, we've rounded up the most stunning photos that show the top things to do in the city and prove why Thailand's capital took the top spot.

From opulent temples to bustling markets, see the best the city has to offer below.