I can imagine how many people might want to go for an overseas trip when you get a long holiday, like going to see world heritage sites and famous tourist spots.

However, when you actually go to these places, you might get a different impression from what you had in mind.

So we picked some photos that shows some photos of famous tourist spots that are shot from afar. You might find these photos quite surprising.

Mount Rushmore, US

I'm sure many of you know this famous sculpture of famous US presidents:

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...but here's an aerial shot of it:

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Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt

When you think of Egypt and the pyramids, you might think of this:

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In fact, the great Pyramid of Giza is situated quite close to an urban area:

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Santorini

Santorini is famous for its contrast between the scenery and white buildings:

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When you see this aerial shot, that view is only available when you are situated within it:

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Niagara Falls, US/Canada

This water fall is perhaps one of the most famous falls in the world:

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On the Canadian border, there is a hotel right by it:

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Stonehenge, UK

This world heritage site is filled with mystery:

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There is actually a restaurant across the road:

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Sagrada Família, Spain

Still under construction, Sagrada Familia is a spectacular architecture:

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When set in the residential surroundings, it seems as if Sagrada Familia is still the center of the town, even after many centuries:

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Forbidden City, China

China is one of the largest palace complex in the world:

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Today, Forbidden City is surrounded by modern buildings:

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By - grape Japan editorial staff.