Japan's ancient capital Kyoto proved popular in another poll of the world's cities, topping a list of the world's best destinations in a survey of readers in Travel + Leisure magazine.

Kyoto jumped four places from last year, unseating Bangkok from the top spot in the magazine's 2014 World's Best Awards list. The result followed the Kyoto's recent top 10 ranking in a list of the most livable cities.

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