Introduction of Las Vegas tourist attractions

Introduction of Las Vegas tourist attractions

Las Vegas is the largest city in Nevada, USA, and enjoys a high reputation internationally. The following is an introduction to the tourist attractions in Las Vegas. I hope you like it.

Las Vegas Grand Canyon National Park is one of the seven wonders of the world, located in the northwest of Arizona, with a total area of 1 100 square kilometers. On both sides of the Grand Canyon are red giant rock faults, and the rock layers are uneven, which is a wonderful work. This canyon in China Park is about 6 kilometers at its narrowest point and 29 kilometers at its widest point. On both sides of the Taiwan Strait, there are mountains, with bottomless valleys in the middle. Although the soil here is mostly brown, it changes endlessly when it is bathed in the sun, and changes into purple, dark blue, brown and red with the intensity of the sun. At this time, the Grand Canyon is like a fairyland, and the charming scenery is unforgettable.

Five million years ago, the fast-flowing Colorado River cut it into a huge canyon. When the river water gradually decreases, all the rocks here are exposed to the wind and the sun. After water erosion and natural weathering, the exposed rocks in the depths of the canyon can be traced back to 500 million years ago. Due to the different weathering rates of rock strata in different periods, the canyon walls show various shapes.

Archaeologists found that people lived here as early as 4000 years ago, but it has never been known to outsiders. Until 1869, the pioneer of the western United States, one-armed colonel John? Powell john wesley powell drifted down the Colorado River in a small wooden boat, and the scenery here was not made public. 190 1 year, the railway finally arrived near the canyon, and tourists from all over the world flocked to revel in the magnificent scenery here.

Grand Canyon National Park is divided into three parts: South Canyon, North Canyon and Inner Canyon. You may have heard the name Xixia, which is adjacent to the west side of the Grand Canyon National Park, and belongs to an Indian reserve, not within the scope of the National Park. The three parts of the canyon have their own characteristics. Beixia has the highest altitude (about 2400 meters), and the probability of precipitation is relatively high. Xia Nan is the most popular part of the Grand Canyon. 90% tourists from the Grand Canyon come to Xia Nan, with an average elevation of 2 100 meters and a distance of about 1500 meters from the valley bottom. The inner gorge is relatively low-lying, hidden between the south gorge and the north gorge, and closer to the desert in the east.

Precautions:

1. During the day, you are likely to encounter problems of poor traffic and insufficient parking lots, especially in summer. The least crowded time is 1 1 to February. But the climate in winter is not suitable for traveling.

2. The average elevation of the southern edge of the Grand Canyon is 2 134m, and the average elevation of the northern edge is 2438m. It takes a lot of effort to climb this canyon. Tourists with respiratory and heart diseases may feel unwell.

You need to book in advance to stay or camp in the park. When you make a reservation, you should indicate whether you live on the northern or southern edge of the Grand Canyon. Campsites are usually full soon, so you need to make a reservation as early as possible.

You can see the Grand Canyon from the car in the south. This part is easy to open, and it is open all year round. The northern edge is higher than the southern edge 1000 feet, and it is covered with snow and ice from the end of 10 to the middle of May every year.

All hotels have colorful pages of one-day tour provided by different companies, and the Grand Canyon tour takes a whole day. Some people take a bus (it takes 4.5 hours for one way), some people fly, and most people take a helicopter. The former has $ 130 and $ 150, while the latter has $300 and $450.

Tickets and opening hours

Per person 12 USD (walk in). Tickets can be used for seven days at a time, including the north and south edges of the Grand Canyon.

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Transportation in the park: There are shuttle buses in the park to provide transportation between the north and south of the Grand Canyon. You can call (928)638-2820 for consultation. The bus service is terminated every June 10 and June 15.

Taxi: There are taxis to the Grand Canyon Airport 24 hours a day.

Hoover Dam Hoover Dam is located in the northwest of Arizona, and it can be reached by driving from Las Vegas to the southeast for about 40 kilometers. 1936 When the dam was completed, both * * and the party leader Hoover were on the stage, so the dam was named after him. The dam is an arch gravity artificial concrete dam with a height of 220m, a bottom width of 200m, a top width of 14m and a dike length of 377m m. Such a huge dam is rare in the world. It is like a dragon lying on the earth, very powerful. After the completion of the dam, it will play a great role in the development of industry and agriculture.

The reservoir of Hoover Dam is the famous Lake Mead. Lake Mead is the largest artificial lake in the western hemisphere, with boundless blue waves. It not only has beautiful scenery, but also can irrigate crops and use hydropower to generate electricity, which plays an important role in developing production. The power generation capacity of Hoover Dam is 65,438+345 MW, which can supply most southwest areas along the Pacific coast, showing the great contribution of Hoover Dam.

Precautions:

For a better visit, it is recommended to arrive before 3 pm. Tourists can't reach the top of the dam when it is dark.

Hoover Dam is located in a dry desert area, and it is very hot in summer. It is recommended to wear thin clothes, hats and sunglasses. Be sure to bring enough drinking water.

Tickets and opening hours

Visitors are only allowed to visit on the water (tickets for adults 10 USD and children $4 USD).

Opening hours:

Parking: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visitor Center: 9: 00 a.m.-5: 00 p.m., open all year except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Parking fee: $7, which must be paid in cash.

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Self-driving:

For tourists who live in the strip or the north of the city center:

At the southern end of North Las Vegas Boulevard (near South Las Vegas Boulevard), turn to No.515 expressway and go straight to the southeast, then continue driving on No.93, and you will arrive at Hoover Dam.

For tourists living in the city center and south:

Go south (north) on STRIP, find Flamingo Road or TROPICANA AVE, turn east, see the sign of 5 15 expressway, and then turn to 5 15 expressway. The route is the same as above.

Driving time: nearly half an hour.

Business hours: 9 am? 6 p.m.

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