Participated Cities：Washington

Best known as the capital of America and the home of the President of the United States, Washington, DC is the political headquarters of the federal government. But beyond the historic White House and the iconic U.S. Capitol Building, the District of Columbia is a thriving leisure and business destination. Ranked as the number one museum destination in the world, more than 20 million visitors from across the globe visit DC every year to explore its wealth of history and culture. In addition to its world-class museums and art galleries, Washington, DC offers a robust dining and nightlife scene, high-end designer retail venues, and the largest theatre community outside of New York City.

Visitors are drawn to the National Mall with its majestic monuments and memorials surrounded by seemingly endless expanses of green parkland. The restaurant scene in Washington, DC is booming. There have been 200+ opening in the last three years. Locals and visitors hungry for unique experiences are increasingly delighted by the strength and diversity of on-trend dining and drinking options. From cultural affairs and festivals to sporting events and sightseeing tours, Washington, DC offers something special for every visitor year-round.

Lonely Planet named DC the top city to visit in the world in 2015. Lucky for travelers, 2016 is poised to be just as big, if not bigger than last year!