Please do not step into restricted areas. Nine of the world’s most private spots where photography is prohibited.

We are accustomed to recording every moment of our lives with mobile phones or cameras, but many times, some places do not allow people to enter and take pictures. There are many of these attractions, but did you know? Don’t step into a restricted area without knowing it.

Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress

There is no doubt that in the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress in the Thomas Jefferson Building, visitors are not only not allowed to make loud noises, but they are also not allowed to take photos. . However, photography is allowed on marble and plaster statues that represent religious history and social norms.

Go to the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress: Located in Washington, DC, you can take the highway or fly, but people in the northeastern United States are more willing to take the train for a short trip.

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by the Mughal king in the 17th century for his wife Taj Mahal. It is located in Agra, India. It is the testimony of their marriage. Don't let the building's age mislead you: the building has a postmodern feel, a fusion of Persian, Ottoman and Indian traditional architecture. Not only is photography prohibited inside the Taj Mahal, but food, cameras and tripods must also be placed outside the entrance to the scenic area.

Getting to the Taj Mahal: It’s a four-hour drive from New Delhi.

Amish settlement

As a branch of Mennonite Christianity, the Amish live a primitive farming life and refuse to use modern equipment such as cars and mobile phones. In order to relax, many Americans can't resist the charm of the Amish settlement, where you can ride a horse-drawn carriage and appreciate the American aesthetics of the 19th century. The Amish welcome visitors, but they hope that privacy will be respected and it is best not to take photos.

Getting to the Amish Inhabited Area: Lancaster County is about 45 minutes’ drive from Harrisburg and about 90 minutes from Philadelphia.

Rosslyn Abbey

Fans of the movie "The Da Vinci Code" may recognize Rosslyn Abbey in Scotland, which was built in 1446. The church is distinguished by its intricate stone sculptures, which not only depict biblical figures and religious scenes such as the Nativity, but also depict Scottish rural life, including a scene of women herding ducks. "Roslyn Abbey's famous stone carvings also include medieval knights in armor and the pagan "Green Man" who represents the harmony between man and nature.

Getting to Rosslyn Abbey: Take a taxi from Edinburgh.

Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt, is where the tombs of emperors from the 16th to 11th centuries BC are located. Camera flashes can destroy prehistoric artifacts that are thousands of years old. , including mummies. And if you were to photograph the scene outside the Valley of the Kings, your camera might be temporarily confiscated. Many of the treasures in the tomb were stolen centuries ago, but some were unearthed only in the twentieth century. There are simple pits and tombs that occupy several rooms and are decorated with scenes from ancient myths.

To get to the Valley of the Kings: take a taxi, bus or air-conditioned train from Cairo

Emirates Palace

Maybe you will wonder why you can’t take photos of this modern hotel on the list? Because in the eyes of Emirati people, the scenery captured in the photos is usually the owner of the photo, not the photographer. Last year, a photographer was detained for not seeing a sign prohibiting photography. The marble used to build the Emirates Palace comes from all over the world, giving it a connection with other ancient wonders of the world. Room rates range from $400 per night. Prices range from US$11,000

To the Emirates Palace: half an hour’s drive from Abu Dhabi Airport

Bulgaria’s Bachkovo Monastery

It is no secret that photography is strictly prohibited in the Bulgarian Bachkovo monastery. The Orthodox monastery was built more than a thousand years ago, and some of it was damaged during the Crusades. It originally had beautiful frescoes on wet plaster that decorated the walls. It is completely preserved. In addition, there is an icon of the Virgin Mary in the monastery's cathedral, which is said to be very efficacious by believers.

To the Bulgarian Bachkovo Monastery: it takes about two days to drive from Sofia. Hours

Tokyo's Golden District

Located in the heart of Shinjuku, the Golden District was once a red light district after World War II and is now a party center for youth bar regulars and Western tourists. Photography is prohibited. Right? You guessed it, it’s true. The aerial shot of Tokyo’s prime district of Shinjuku is particularly mesmerizing. The streets are only a few feet wide, hence the idea of ??jostling in the bars.

To Tokyo’s golden district: just a few minutes’ walk from Tokyo Shinjuku Station

Lenin’s Tomb

The tomb of Lenin, the first leader of the former Soviet Union, adopts an antique design. The details are somewhat similar to the Egyptian pyramids.

Although Lenin's utopian social ideals have gradually faded over the years, his embalmed body seems to be waiting for this day to come? Out of respect for the deceased, taking pictures is not allowed?

To Lenin's Mausoleum: Located above Red Square in Moscow