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National Geographic’s global network of writers, photographers and explorers helped select a total of 25 destinations worth visiting in 2027, highlighting cultural milestones, new attractions, and emerging travel experiences.
Penang combines George Town’s UNESCO-listed heritage with tropical rainforest trails and mangrove ecosystems, while a new cable car is planned for Penang Hill in 2027.
Chengdu offers giant pandas, celebrated Sichuan cuisine and access to ancient Shu civilisation discoveries, with archaeological heritage bringing renewed attention to the region in 2027.
Jaipur marks its 300th anniversary in 2027, while the Jaipur Literature Festival returns from January 14–18 for its 20th edition.
Niigata’s Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale returns in 2027, bringing contemporary installations to rural villages, rice fields, abandoned schools, and mountain tunnels.
Melbourne combines a diverse food scene and expanding green spaces with major sporting events, including eight Rugby World Cup matches scheduled for October 2027.
Maya Ka’an offers Indigenous Mayan heritage, community-led tourism, jungle trails, and turquoise lagoons, giving travellers a nature-focused alternative to Mexico’s busier resort destinations.
On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will darken Luxor’s skies for more than six minutes above its monumental temples and ancient royal tombs.
Vestland features dramatic fjords, glaciers and cascading waterfalls, while Bergen adds historic waterfront architecture, mountain views and contemporary Nordic cuisine to the experience.
Leipzig’s musical heritage takes centre stage in 2027, with Beethoven and Bach commemorations, historic performance venues, and cultural experiences connecting visitors with the city’s musical past.
Normandy marks 1,000 years since William the Conqueror’s birth in 2027, with cultural events, medieval heritage and historic landmarks drawing renewed attention to the region.