High-net worth Chinese individuals choose Dubai as their third most preferred luxury travel destination in the world, according to the Chinese Luxury Traveller report by research group Hurun Report and International Luxury Travel Market Asia.
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9. Singapore - Asian destinations are fast becoming popular among rich Chinese tourists as interest in European countries has declined. Edgar Su / Reuters -
8. Germany - While they accounted for half of the top 10 destinations for wealthy Chinese in 2013, only three European countries are in the list for this year. Sean Gallup / Getty Images -
7. Japan - On average, each Chinese super tourist has been to 40 countries with cultural exposure as one major reason for visiting. Keith Tsuji / Getty Images -
6. US - More than half the destinations of the wealthy Chinese tourists were selected or the main purposes of sightseeing and cultural experiences. Alex Brandon / AP Photo -
5. Maldives - The country's island resorts fit well for high net worth Chinese individuals who prefer swimming as their preferred sport. Reinhard Krause / Reuters -
4. Switzerland - About 18 per cent of the wealthy Chinese in the survey list this Alpine nation a must-achieve travel dream in the next three years. Sean Gallup / Getty Images -
3. Dubai - The emirate rose in popularity among wealthy Chinese tourists particularly for luxury shopping. Ahmed Jadallah / Reuters -
2. France - Almost half of the super wealthy Chinese surveyed in the study took tours with their friends. Eric Feferberg / AFP -
1. Australia - Tourism remains the number one leisure pursuit for China’s wealthy, with 56 per cent of surveyed HNWIs listing travel as their preferred form of leisure activity. Peter Parks / AFP
In pictures: Dubai among preferred luxury travel destinations of wealthy Chinese
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