3. Shanghai, China
Another crowded Chinese city that has consistently earned a place in the list of the world’s most densely populated cities. It isn’t just another popular destination for travelers seeking to savor a slice of the exotic oriental culture with the added jazz of a quintessentially urban appeal. The city is also one of China’s most significant commercial and financial cities and a busy port. The population of Shanghai in 2016 was 24,84,000.
