American travel guide: the first trip to the United States

Lead: The United States, the second largest country in the world, has a population of less than 400 million, and the forest area accounts for 33% of the land area. It is very happy to drive to the United States. But the United States is a vast country, and it is also a painful thing to play. Don't worry, Bian Xiao has worked out a detailed game strategy. After reading these, you can boldly go to America!

Optimal travel time

The west (San Francisco, Los Angeles: April-10 is the best time to travel in the west, and the hot weather in summer is a good time for California to go to sea. Although the temperature in the west can be maintained at more than ten degrees in winter, winter is the rainy season on the west coast, which affects travel. Seattle in the northwest is rainy all the year round, so you need to bring rain gear when you go out.

East (new york, Washington: May-September is the best time to travel in the east. Compared with the west, the four seasons in the east are distinct, and the temperature in summer generally exceeds 30 degrees. Winter will usher in the snow season in the east, and the snow-covered metropolis has a different atmosphere.

South (Orlando, Miami: 65438+February-May is the best travel time in South China. The southern region has low latitude and hot summer, which is quite tropical. The temperature in winter is comfortable and pleasant. Even though the north of June 5438+ 10 has entered the freezing winter, the weather in Florida can still exceed 20 degrees, which makes a large number of local people living in the east and north choose to go to the south to avoid the cold.

North (Chicago, Detroit: June-September is the best time to travel in the north. Summer in the north is relatively short, most of the year is covered by cold winter, and summer has become the most prosperous tourist season in the north.

Alaska: May-early September is the best time to travel in Alaska. The temperature in Alaska in summer is between 0 and 20 degrees. Human body feels comfortable. Major resorts and shopping centers in Alaska are also open in summer. Under the influence of extreme daytime effect, there is no night all day in summer, which is suitable for mountaineering, fishing, kayaking and overlooking glaciers. The best viewing period of the aurora is from September to March. These months are winter in Alaska. Affected by the extreme night, the whole day was shrouded in darkness. Although the weather is biting cold, it's time to watch the aurora burst.

Hawaii: It is suitable all year round. A year is divided into dry season and rainy season. The dry season (May-65438+1October is sunny, and the rainy season (165438+1October-April is humid. The weather changes quickly and there are many showers, which has little effect on travel.

Saipan and Guam (Northern Mariana Islands: 65438+February-June is the best time for local tourism. Superior marine resources and unique island climate are suitable for winter shelter. Pay attention to typhoon information when traveling in summer.

The overall consumption in the United States is more expensive. In addition to round-trip air tickets to the United States, accommodation and catering account for a large proportion, and self-driving tourists also spend a lot of money on renting cars and refueling.

0 10 to 59000, the proportion of scenic spots in the United States is not large. Most museums in the country are free of tickets, and those who need tickets are more than ten yuan. National parks are open to the public free of charge, but they have to pay a few dollars for vehicle tolls. There are no tickets for beaches and some landmarks on the west coast. The most expensive ticket should be Disney or Phantom, and the fare for one day is about 100 USD.

From 0 10 to 59000, the per capita dinner price in American restaurants is about $20, and a tip of 15-20% is required. If you want to eat high-end restaurants such as Michelin, the per capita price is almost above 100 USD. The cheapest is fast food restaurants all over America. One set meal 6- 10 yuan, no extra tips.

Attractions: Accommodation in America is the most important part of the trip. The bigger the city, the more prosperous the location and the higher the accommodation price. The prices of standard hotels are all around 100 USD, and the prices of major hotels in Las Vegas almost all exceed 150 USD a night. Cheap motels also cost 70 dollars a night.

Catering: Public transportation in the eastern United States is relatively developed, while tourists in the west mostly choose to drive by car. The transportation fares in different cities in the United States are different, and there will be differences due to the time period, so you need to pay attention when boarding. Generally speaking, the bus price is about $65438 +0.5. All cities have public transport tickets for tourists, which can be taken unlimited times on the corresponding dates. Taxis are more expensive than those in China's first tier cities, starting at $2.50 and $0.50 per 400 meters. Waiting for the traffic lights, you need to pay extra for driving at night, and you need to pay a tip of 15-20% for arriving at your destination.

Self-driving: Compared with other developed countries, renting a car in the United States is cheaper, ranging from 30 to 50 dollars a day. If you need insurance, there will be an extra charge. Oil prices in the United States are not expensive either. The price of a full tank of oil is about 30-40 dollars, which is cheaper than that in China.