Lempuyang Temple in Bali + 8 Popular Tourist Attractions Around the World on Instagram VS Reality
If you’ve ever fallen guilty to planning a trip around a stunning Instagram photo, you’re not alone. But everything on social media doesn’t exactly look like in real life. Here are 8 popular tourist attractions on Instagram versus reality.
Lempuyang Temple in Karangasem (Bali)
Source: Kepikkecil/Tripadvisor/5gilsu/Instagram
Unfortunately, this amazing reflection isn’t real – the photographer uses a mirror to create these illusion.
“People come to this temple to take a picture with a piece of glass. Yes the photo is spectacular and Instagram is full of these pictures but it’s a shame that people don’t come for the history and religion,” wrote one user on Tripadvisor.
“Expect many tourists, and NO WATER ON THE FLOOR,” said one more user.
“Without editing, most photos will look rather ordinary. Photos you see online look pretty because the shots are taken with a mirror, giving the impression of a reflection on water,” added another user.
The Blue Lagoon (Iceland)
Source: Instagram
Ahhh, the glory of a giant hot tub all to yourself… and all other people here.
Mount Fuji (Japan)
Source: Instagram
Look at those gorgeous cherry blossoms and clear blue skies! However, in reality, it’s cloudy over Mount Fuji quite often, so don’t plan a trip around seeing it.
Great Wall of China (Beijing, China)
Source: Instagram
It would be cool to see one of the world’s wonders with your own eyes but you’ll likely have to share the views with a few thousand people.
Terme di Saturnia (Manciano, Italy)
Source: Instagram
These cerulean blue hot springs look like the perfect place but in reality, it’s not that blue at all.
The Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum (Paris, France)
Source: Instagram
So, you traveled halfway across the world for a great view of the Mona Lisa? Well, all of those people did it too.
Tulum Ruins (Tulum, Mexico)
Source: Instagram
Tulum’s Mayan ruins are undoubtedly beautiful. But good luck snapping a pic without all the other tourists.
The Taj Mahal (Agra, India)
Source: Instagram
Maybe if you get to the Taj Mahal early enough in the morning you’ll beat the crowds.
Railay Beach (Krabi, Thailand)
Source: Instagram
There are few beaches in the world quite as picture-perfect as Railay Beach on the Andaman Sea. Just don’t go expecting a deserted island.
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