Istanbul draws record number of foreign tourists

A cruise ship sails on the water of the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey, July 18, 2019. Turkey's biggest city Istanbul allured a record number of tourists during the first five months of this year, thanks to an environment of peace, affordable prices and diversified tourism products. Between January and May, 5.4 million foreigners visited Istanbul, marking a year-on-year increase of 11 percent, according to the data unveiled by the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)