Introduction of self-help tour in Yellowstone National Park, USA

As the first park in the United States, Yellowstone National Park in the United States is also the most beautiful park. Naturally, Yellowstone National Park in the United States will not keep a low profile because it has high enough capital to declare its status. It is not only beautiful in scenery, but also rich in biological resources and well preserved.

Such a park is not only the property of a country in the United States, but also a natural resource that needs to be protected all over the world. What landscapes are there in such a beautiful and rich park? Next, Bian Xiao will give you a good introduction!

Park landscape

Aspect 1: the big prism hot spring sighs that the earth's surface is the most beautiful.

It is the one with the highest appearance rate in Huangshi National Park. It is the largest hot spring in America and the third largest hot spring in the world. It presents different colors such as blue, green, yellow and orange from the inside out, and is known as "the most beautiful surface of the earth". If you look down from the air, you will be amazed by its gorgeous colors!

Dajing Hot Spring, also known as Dahongcai Hot Spring. The Big Prism in Yellowstone National Park

Spring is the largest hot spring in America and the third largest hot spring in the world.

The beauty of Dajing Hot Spring lies in that the color of the lake changes with the seasons. Because of the temperature change of the pool water, all kinds of archaea (they are one of the most primitive life forms) can survive, so the spring water will take on a strange color.

The rich minerals in the spring water make waves with crisscross textures appear around the pool, rendering a rich and colorful color, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, just like God's painting plate.

Aspect 2: Enjoy the spectacular and profound canyon scenery.

There is a canyon in the middle of Yellowstone National Park, and the Yellowstone Grand Canyon is one of the famous landscapes of Yellowstone National Park. You can watch the spectacular and deep canyon scenery and the waterfall running down at the same time. When the weather is fine, you will see a rainbow across the canyon.

Huangshi Canyon is 32m long, 450-1200m wide and 360m deep. Long-term river erosion has formed colorful rock walls, showing yellow, orange, brown and brown, which Indians call "Yellowstone".

Aspect 3: Look at the colorful lakes on the shore.

Yellowstone lake, located in the center of the Lake District, is one of the largest alpine lakes in the world, and the number of cutthroat trout in the lake is the largest in the inland of the United States.

The shape of the lake is like a hand, and a place like a thumb in the west is called the west thumb, which is one of the famous hot air areas. When you look at yellowstone lake from the west thumb, you will find that the lake on the shore is colorful and the color is constantly changing, which is a sign that the hot fountain at the bottom of the lake is erupting.

Aspect 4: Waiting for the eruption of the old faithful fountain.

This is also the most famous scenic spot in Yellowstone National Park. It is called Old Faithful Fountain because it erupts every 90 minutes, with a height of 30-50 meters, which never disappoints people.

Therefore, the time of the eruption of the old faithful volcano will be posted in the park every day. Whenever the time comes, a large number of tourists will sit around and wait to see the old faithful volcano erupt.

Aspect 5: Enjoy the spectacular scenery of Mammoth Hot Springs.

The spring water of Mammoth Hot Spring comes from norris geyser basin, and the water temperature can reach 77℃. Many algae live in hot springs, which makes them appear brown, orange, red and green. The endless hot springs rushed down the stairs with different colors, forming a colorful big step, which is very spectacular.

Aspect 6: Have an encounter with all kinds of wild animals.

As the largest wildlife sanctuary in the United States, Yellowstone National Park is home to a large number of wildlife. In Yellowstone National Park, herds of bison are the most common, and elk and antelope can often be seen.

People even have the opportunity to see reindeer fighting with solid horns, little black bears playing on the grassland, and eagles flying over the sky from time to time.

Yellowstone National Park Self-help Travel Guide

traffic

There are six airports near Yellowstone National Park.

1 Salt Lake City International Airport

The public airport in Utah, USA, as a military-civilian joint facility, is located about 4 miles west of Salt Lake City. The airport is the hub of Delta Air Lines, with 350 flights launched by Delta Air Lines and Sky Western Airlines every day.

The national ranking of airport busyness 15. By June 2009, the airport had 450 flights every day, of which 109 flights were direct flights to the whole United States, Canada, Mexico, Paris and Tokyo.

There are also some small airports near Huangshi National Park, which also provide services such as car rental and accommodation. But the ticket price is more expensive than salt lake city airport.

WYS Huangshi airport no.2

The nearest airport to Yellowstone National Park is located in West Yellowstone Town outside the west gate of Yellowstone National Park.

2 miles north of Yellowstone National Park). By choosing this airport, you can reach the entrance of Huangshi West Gate in the shortest time and enter Huangshi National Park. The airport is only open from June to September every year.

Delta is the exclusive carrier of Yellowstone Airport, with main flights between Salt Lake City and Yellowstone. Please refer to the official website for information about the airport.

3 BZN Pozmann Huangshi International Airport

Also known as Galatingfield Airport.

Pozmann, located in Pozmann, Montana, is one of the major airports for most tourists to Yellowstone National Park. It takes about 90 minutes by car from the airport to reach the north gate of Huangshi National Park. The airport is open all year round.

There are many service desks of car rental companies in Pozmann Airport, which is very convenient.

YRA Huangshi regional airport

Yellowstone Regional Airport is located in Cody Town, Wyoming, about 60 miles east of Yellowstone National Park. It is open all year round.

JAC Jackson Hole Airport

Jackson Hole Airport is located at the foot of Grand Teton Mountain, in the town of Jackson Hole in the south of grand teton national park. About 60 miles from the south gate of Yellowstone National Park, the airport is open all year round.

6 idahoallsregional airport idaho Idaho falls regional airport

The airport is located in IdahoFalls, Idaho Falls, Idaho, in the southwest of Yellowstone National Park, about 1 10 miles away from Yellowstone National Park. The airport is open all year round.

Rent a car

Playing Yellowstone in go on road trip is the choice of many experienced players. It is very convenient to rent a car in Huangshi. You can rent a car at the surrounding airports or book it online in advance. Bian Xiao's advice is to book before departure, because the earlier you book online, the more likely you are to get a low discount.

When renting a car, you should also pay attention to what insurance is included in the rent. Rent for some websites includes collision damage exemption and burglary insurance.

Protection), third party liability insurance (3rdPartyLiability),

Supplementary responsibility (supplementary responsibility)

Insurance) These insurances. In addition, it will also include zero cash extra insurance (zero

Excess), that is, customers do not have to pay any fees after collision and theft, and the deductible of collision insurance, theft insurance and third party liability insurance is reduced to 0!

To go to road trip and Huangshi, it is suggested to use an off-road vehicle or a large car. If you want to experience camping but can't book a camping place, you can also consider renting a car, which is safe and convenient.

Self-driving route: The routes near the four gates in the southeast and northwest of the park have their own characteristics, among which the Xiong Ya Highway outside the northeast gate is steep, but it was once called the most beautiful highway in the United States. Driving all the way to the snow-capped mountains above 10000 feet is a very different experience.

Tip: The biggest trouble for young people to rent a car in America is to have a young driver under the age of 25.

Charges are inevitable. Looking at the cheap car rental price, but because of the cost of 25 yuan a day, the car rental price will also become expensive.

To charter a bus/train/coach

If you are worried about being unfamiliar with road and traffic laws and want to drive by yourself, many players will charter a car to Huangshi National Park now. In order to make many tourists feel friendly and have no language barriers, they are generally drivers from China, and they are specially equipped with cars, which are especially suitable for private tailor-made trips of one person or several people.

For example, in the United States, you can find a courier service (search for courier service in appstroe) to provide this kind of chartered tour service in China. The road is easy to walk, easy to walk, and the key is peace of mind and freedom.

Usually buy a chartered car service, you can choose one or more days, many days include hotel tickets. This kind of customization demand belongs to one-stop service for travel.

Park reservation

The ticket stub of Yellowstone National Park can be kept for 7 days to repeatedly enter and leave Yellowstone and grand teton national park.

Individuals (including hiking or cycling): USD 65,438+02/person Motorcycle/snowmobile: USD 20/car/station wagon: USD 25/business bus: USD 65,438+0-6 people _ car, plus USD 65,438+02/person; 7- 15 person, 125 USD/vehicle; 16-25 people, 200 USD/vehicle; More than 26 people, 300 yuan/car.

Suggestion: If you plan to see many national parks, you can consider buying an American annual ticket of $80.

Tips:

Tickets for Yellowstone National Park can be booked in official website in advance or purchased on site.

stay

Accommodation in the park Generally speaking, it is recommended to go to road trip to stay in the park, which is close to nature, with convenient facilities and reasonable prices. However, the problem is that hotels and cabins in the park are generally booked some time in advance.

Because there are many people coming to Huangshi, they are often fully booked in a short time, especially in the tourist season.

There are three options for accommodation in the park: hotel, cabin and camping. It should be noted that in order to coordinate with the natural environment of the park, the accommodation places do not provide TV, radio, air conditioning and internet. Some rooms and campsite bathrooms are shared by one person at a time.

All three accommodation methods can be booked online in advance.

Recommended accommodation hotels in Huangshi National Park

1 yellowstone lake Hotel

The hotel is located by the Yellowstone Lake. The appearance and room design are all in the style of the 1920s. Sitting in the room, you can see the lakes and mountains outside the window, which is the biggest feature of the hotel. The wooden house next to the hotel is country style and the price is relatively economical.

2 oldfaithfullin Old Loyalty Hotel

Old Faithful Hotel is the most famous and popular hotel in the park. Built in 1904, the famous old faithful geyser is nearby. The rustic wooden appearance and interior decoration look very simple and elegant.

Huge hotels and cabins

Mammoth Hotel is near Mammoth Hot Springs, and herds of bighorn deer graze on the lawn outside the hotel all the year round. Mammoth Hot Spring Hotel will also be open in winter.

4 Yellowstone Canyon Cabin Canyon Cabin

It's close to the Yellowstone Grand Canyon. Many cabins were built in 1950s and 1960s. They look very quaint.

The interior of the cabin in Yellowstone Canyon looks a little old, but it is very clean and tidy. Each cabin has its own bathroom. There is also a tourist service area near the hut, and restaurants and supermarkets are easy to find.

But you'd better remember the house number before going out, because there are many cabins here, and they all look similar, so it's easy to get lost. Be careful not to open the wrong door.

Tips:

If you want to stay in the park, you must start planning about six months in advance, especially if you want to go in the peak season.

Accommodation outside the park

There are many accommodation options outside the park. There are small towns near the east, west and south gates of Huangshi National Park. Accommodation in the town will be better than that in the park, and the price will be cheaper.

WestYellows-tone is near the west gate, Cody is near the east gate, and Jackson is near the south gate.

Hole), among which there are relatively many tourists in the south gate of Jackson Town, because it is also the only way to grand teton national park, and the Snake River near the town is also a good place to play rafting.

The cabins recommended above for accommodation hotels in Yellowstone National Park can also be booked online. The earlier you book, the cheaper it is. The cabin in Huangshi National Park is really robbed!

restaurant

Restaurant information can be consulted at the visitor center after arriving at the park. Generally, there are restaurants or light meals near hot spots. Some large restaurants will serve Huangshi specialties, usually wild beef, venison and bear meat.

1 oldfaithfulindingroom

The restaurant of Old Loyalty Hotel is located on the first floor of the hotel. There are about 300 seats in the dining room, as well as huge French windows and a huge oil painting Old Faithful Fountain. Provide buffet breakfast, including bacon, eggs, sausage, French toast, fruit, various cakes and so on.

Lunch includes fresh salad, sandwiches, special dishes and western buffet. Dinner is a buffet or a special dish, such as fried elk meat. Dinner can be booked.

2 Lake Yellowstone Hotel Room

Yellowstone lake Restaurant is located on the north bank of Huangshi Lake. The surrounding environment of the restaurant is beautiful, and you can see the magnificent scenery of mountains and lakes. This is the best restaurant in Huangshi National Park, with elegant environment and harmonious atmosphere.

Three meals are served here, including buffet breakfast and special dishes.

March hot spring restaurant

Mammoth Village is located near the northern border of Huangshi National Park. On the terrace of the restaurant, you can see many historical buildings nearby, and you can also see elk and bison grazing on the lawn in front of the door all the year round. ?

The restaurant provides three meals and buffet breakfast, and dinner provides various special dishes, such as American wild shrimp and trout. This restaurant has a good reputation on the Internet.

Tips:

Raw water can be used in America. In the United States, people are not used to drinking boiled water, so there is generally no kettle in hotels, and coffee pots are replaced. When eating in a restaurant, water is usually iced.

When is the best travel time?

The best season to go to Huangshi National Park is May-10, and the tourist season is July and August every year. If you come before May, most of the parks will be closed. If you come in June 5438+ 10, the parks will be ready for winter, and most of the facilities will be closed.

Yellowstone National Park is open in winter, but visitors can't visit the whole park by car or ordinary car. Generally speaking, they park their cars at the north or west gate and take a special snowmobile for sightseeing.

Of course, there are also two hotels in the park that are open in winter. Visitors who have booked hotel accommodation in the park can also park their cars outside the park, and then the hotel bus ferry will take them to the hotel for accommodation.

What clothes are suitable for traveling in Huangshi National Park?

July and August are the warmest seasons in Huangshi National Park, but there is a great temperature difference between morning and evening. It's okay to wear cool clothes during the day, but you need to wear a long-sleeved coat sooner or later.

May and June are relatively cold at 5438+00, and the average maximum temperature is only about 10 degrees. It may snow, so you need to bring a sweater.

Jacket and other thick clothes, but the sun is strong during the day, so it is necessary to reduce some clothes appropriately.

Yellowstone National Park has a high latitude, a large temperature difference between morning and evening, and a great climate change, ranging from 5 to 30 degrees Celsius, even close to zero in the morning and evening. However, the temperature rose rapidly after the sun came out. Try to choose clothes that are easy to wash and dry, mainly sports shoes and sandals, and hats.

Disposable raincoats and sunglasses are also necessary.

It is recommended to bring a slightly thicker coat (no snow coat) or a warm vest. In dry climate, please bring lip balm and lotion.

A must for travel in Huangshi National Park.

The temperature difference between day and night in Huangshi National Park is very large, especially during the day, and sunscreen products are naturally indispensable; The park is a wild environment and needs to bring anti-mosquito supplies; A lightweight coat to prevent sun exposure or sudden cooling. If you want to observe animals more clearly, you'd better take a telescope.

Matters needing attention in self-help tour of Huangshi National Park

1 power supply

There is a round hole on the American standard socket and two vertical holes under it. Need to buy a conversion plug, it is recommended to buy it in domestic supermarkets and Taobao, and carry it with you. The voltage is 1 10~220V.

2 Smoking

In the United States, smoking is not allowed in houses with roofs, including when staying in hotels, unless you choose a smoking room. It is basically possible in the open air. Smoking is forbidden in parks and accommodation.

3 communication

If you need to buy a local phone card, there will also be SIM cards sold in the United States for a short time on the relevant websites, and you can also rent portable wifi for travel. It is recommended to rent a wifi device. There is almost no phone card signal in the mountains.

It should be noted that there is no cell phone signal in Huangshi National Park, and there is almost no Internet except for a few cafes. What can communicate is the public telephone in Huangshi, which is very expensive. Therefore, it is recommended to rent wifi devices more reliably ~

4 languages

Yellowstone National Park is full of tourists from all over the world, and the park staff also have many volunteers from different countries, so English is still widely used in the park. If you are playing with a group, you don't have to worry about language problems at all;

If you are going to road trip, you must know the basic English traffic signs, and some warning signs in the park should be clear, which requires a certain level of English.

5 tips

In America, tipping is generally required. Generally speaking, the bar is 65,438+05%, and it costs at least $65,438+0 to order wine each time. Generally, the baggage handling in hotels is $3 to $5, valet parking is $2, lunch is 65,438+05%, and dinner is about 65,438+05% to 20%. How much to tip should be written on the consumption receipt.

If you swipe your card, you can pay it together, and if you have cash, you should give it separately. If there is no waiter, you need to pick it up yourself. Generally, there is a big jar on the stage, which says "tip" is voluntary. If you eat buffet, you can decide how much to tip.

6 safety

Although the park is a wild environment, it is still very safe in most cases. When shooting wild animals, you must restrain your inner impulse, keep a safe distance from them, and don't disturb the normal activities of wild animals or bring danger to yourself.