Just like Eiffel Tower to Paris, Taj Mahal is basically the symbol of India, which also means it is heavily visited by tourists. Too many tourists that it loses its magnificence. I just wanted to leave as soon as possible once i stepped into the building. It is a mausoleum for a king and his beloved queen, but they wouldn't rest in peace because there are too many of disturbances. You can't imagine how noisy the interior of Taj Mahal is. It is where their tombs lie. Even there is a sign board saying silence please, many people just want to test echo effect inside the Taj Mahal by speaking loudly and shouting. Not to mention the flashlight of cameras, cameras are everywhere. As a reminder, it is also forbidden to take photo inside the main mausoleum.
One thing to praise about Taj Mahal is, the government is doing a good job protecting this particular heritage. For exemple, there are 3 main entrances, and every road around these entrances is pedestrians' area, means no cars is allowed. However, tuk-tuks are the exceptions.
So in the end, is it worth visiting? Yes, it is marvelous, but only from architectural point of view.
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