Expectations and realities of holiday destinations: 38 photos that make you laugh and cry!

Behind the romanticized descriptions of travel and the perfect filters of social media, there is a real world hidden that may be a deviation from the dreams in our hearts. The Truth About Travel: Expectations and Reality in 38 Resorts reveals the difference between ideal and reality in some of the most prestigious destinations through a series of contrasting photographs.

This series of photos is designed to provide travelers with a fuller, more realistic perspective. Through these images, we are not only able to appreciate the beauty of these places, but also to learn about the challenges and surprises that may be encountered during the trip.

1. Explore the spectacular historical sites of the Great Wall of China

The Great Wall turned out to be overcrowded!

2. Watch the sunset over Stonehenge, England

This is the Summer Solstice. Normally, you are not allowed to get so close to the stone, so the photo above is misleading.

3. Soak up the sun at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro

Apparently so!

4. Explore the Giza Pyramids in Cairo, Egypt

It's best to arrive very, very early in the day, or in the late afternoon or evening. Bring plenty of bottled water, it's hot like a fire, and waiting inside can be unbearable. Also, if you have claustrophobia, I don't recommend going to the pyramids. It was hot and dark, and there was no air circulation.

5. Enjoy a quiet time on the beach in the Maldives

Actually, the difference between these two pictures is quite simple. One is to live in an expensive hostel, where someone may clean the beach, and the other is to live on a public beach, where the inhabitants disdain it.

6. Take a look at the stunning splendor of the Taj Mahal in India

Go there at six o'clock in the morning, the first photo is reality

7. Enjoy your private time on the beach in Thailand

The place was more crowded when I was there. The smell of gasoline was suffocating and I was so sad.

8. Take an interesting group photo with the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

Aha!! It looks like a Stephen Chow-style kung fu class.

9. Throw a coin and make a wish at the Trevi Fountain in Rome

Here's how it turned out!

10. Admire the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France

This is the picture of the scene!

11. Enjoy a romantic picnic under the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Crowds and noises!

12. Master new skills on a ski trip

If the technology is not in place, it is the scene of an accident!

13. Experience a gondola ride on the canals of Venice

I've never seen such a traffic jam in a canal!

14. Stroll around Santorini, Greece

The reality is a stroll in the queue!

15. Challenge to climb Mount Everest

The steps above are always crowded, next to a 4-6 week weather window with only 2 weeks to reach the summit, and the commercial tour operator of Sinc 90 took over the rock, from the first climb, 53 "climbers" went crazy, you have money, you go to Everest... Hurry up

16. Hang out on the Spanish steps in Italy with your sweetheart

It's packed with people!

17. Take a walk on the sheep meadow in Central Park, New York, USA

It's not even the same day, one is winter, the other is summer, what a joke, how many such lies

18. Admire the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, Denmark

Anyway, the first one is photoshopped, and she is not sitting on the open water, but in the harbor of CPH. Yes, she is small, hence the name The Little Mermaid.

19. Visit the ruins of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece

The photo "after" shows the palace of the Acropolis instead of the Parthenon. The temple is behind the photographer.

20. Admire St. Peter's Square before entering the beautiful basilica of Vatican City

The line moves fast. This is just for metal detectors and dress code control

21. Visit the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles, France

The hall is full, with several groups of people every day

22. Admire the natural wonders of Niagara Falls

It looks like a Canada Day celebration. But that's every day!

23. Explore the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan

It's actually bad. There are a lot of people, especially in the morning.

24. Experience alpine camping in the Himalayas

What is supposed to be an experience in dialogue with nature can be made incredibly difficult by the challenges of high altitude and extreme weather.

25. Walk across the Howrah Bridge in Kolkata, India

The garbage is still there, in the first photo!

26. Explore Antelope Canyon in Arizona, USA

Its natural beauty may have become less unique due to the plethora of tourists and restricted visits.

27. Have fun with your family at the water park

The scene is crowded!

28. Visit the Rong Kun Temple in Thailand and feel its sacredness

What is supposed to be a place to feel sacred can become commercialized because of the hustle and bustle of tourists.

29. Visit James Bond Island in Thailand

A visit to James Bond Island in Thailand, which was supposed to be a thrilling 007-style adventure, turned out to be like stepping into a large tourist check-in scene, and the mystery of Bond was drowned out by the noise of selfie sticks and tour groups.

30. Experience the shock of history in front of the Abu Simbel Temple in Egypt

The shock of history may be tempered by long lines and waiting times.

31. Visit the Palace Museum in Beijing, China

32. Hiking in Yosemite National Park in the United States

Hiking adventures are meant to be close to nature, but they can be made less tranquil by the congestion of the trails.

33. Admire the modern design of the Sydney Opera House in Australia

Because of the large influx of tourists, it is difficult to find a good spot to take pictures.

34. Try authentic Thai food in Bangkok, Thailand

There is no need to say more about such a scene!

35. Explore La Pedrera in Barcelona, Spain

Casamira was restored in 2014 and that's old news! Last October was a surprise and complete reveal!

36. Admire the ruins of the ancient Inca civilization of Machu Picchu in Peru

, may no longer be a quiet historical witness, but has become a crowded "check-in" holy place.

37. Explore the mysterious temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia

The mysterious temple complex may have lost its tranquility and mystery due to the constant flow of tourists.

38. Swim with dolphins

You don't swim with dolphins! You come into contact with some poor animal prisoners in a few square meters. Please don't do it!