What you don't like in Rome and why Shanghai is uninteresting: the most boring sights

Probably, many had a sense of unjustified expectations about some popular attraction. Here is the Australian Ben Groundwater, who has traveled to more than fifty countries, too. And he decided to talk about places that puzzled him with his incomprehensible popularity. And we decided to show them to you.

Munich: New Town Hall and Glockenspiel Clock

Ben says that hundreds of people come to see how the figures spin to a short melody ... And for the sake of this crowd, they leave beautiful parks and buildings of the city, churches and museums.

Tokyo: Odaiba Island

The Australian believes that Tokyo has such an incredible flavor and so much of everything authentic, but the industrial area, filled with tasteless restaurants and shops, is not worth attention.

Hong Kong: Evening Symphony of Lights show

Instead of wandering around the bustling alleys of Kowloon, exploring Hong Kong's night markets and street food, or maybe sitting in some Michelin-starred restaurant or drinking fancy cocktails in trendy bars, many go to see how the skyscrapers glow in the night sky. The traveler is definitely sure that there are more interesting classes in the metropolis.

Shanghai: Luminous Tunnel Bund

The tunnel was created specifically for tourists, however, according to the Australian, there is nothing special about it: a small train carries people from one area to another under water, and most passengers remain surprised at what they spent time on.

Amsterdam: Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

Groundwater is perplexed why people go to look at copies of celebrities when there are so many incredible things in the city, even if you do not take into account the Red Light District. Amsterdam can be completely traveled by bicycle, ride along the canals, sit in brown cafes or take a walk in city parks and promenades, but do not go look at the wax figures.

Rome: Spanish Steps

It seems that in Rome you can spend a lifetime and not get bored. However, one thing definitely brings boredom, according to Groundwater, is the Spanish Steps. She is completely ugly and it is not entirely clear why she became so popular. It is better to walk along the streets with thousand-year-old buildings, among which you can stumble on ancient ruins, drink coffee in charming cafeterias, enjoy Italian food or walk through boutiques, galleries, museums, but not the stairs.

Beijing: Forbidden City

One of the most famous sights of China also aroused bewilderment of the Australian traveler. Instead of mingling with a million-strong crowd in the Forbidden City, it’s worth doing something else. For example, study the history of the capital of China, visit an authentic teahouse or take a walk among the old Hutongs.

Los Angeles: "Walk of Fame" in Hollywood

He criticized the Australian and the famous Avenue of Stars in Hollywood: after all, if he saw one star on which the name of the celebrity is engraved, he saw them all. So it’s better not to waste time looking at the sidewalk, but to walk around the Los Feliz or Santa Monica area, and you can once again visit the city center.