Introduction of must-see attractions in San Francisco

Lead: San Francisco, located at the northern end of the peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, latitude and longitude: 37? 48? 0? n， 122？ 25? 0? W. also called? San Francisco? 、? San Francisco? . Pacific coast seaport and industrial and commercial city in California, USA. Urban area 1 16 square kilometers. The population is 7 1.3 million (1.984), and the metropolitan area (including Oakland and Berkeley) is 3.253 million (1.980). /kloc-it developed rapidly in the gold rush in the middle of the 0/9th century, and overseas Chinese called it? Jinshan? It was later renamed Melbourne, which is different from Australia. San Francisco? .

The Golden Gate Bridge is a must-see attraction in San Francisco.

The Golden Gate Bridge was opened on 1937, with a total length of about 2.7 kilometers. It is one of the largest single-span suspension bridges in the world and is regarded as a symbol of San Francisco. During the gold rush, this bridge was like a gateway to a gold mine, hence its name? Golden Gate Bridge? . The Golden Gate Bridge is also a pioneering work of bridge construction. It has only two columns, so instead of using piers to support the bridge, it uses the huge tension generated by arc slings on both sides of the bridge to lift the heavy bridge high.

Lombardy avenue

Jiuqu Flower Street is the most crooked street in the world. Originally designed and built in11920s, it was designed to relieve the busy traffic, and now it has become the most attractive street in San Francisco. There are eight sharp turns in Jiuqu Flower Street, because it has a slope of 40 degrees. Is it like a bend? z？ Glyph, so the car can only go down in one direction. The streets are lined with flowers and trees: spring dances; Summer roses and autumn chrysanthemums decorate it with flowers. At the height of Flower Street, you can also overlook the Bay Bridge and Koitata. If you don't drive, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the pedestrian paths on both sides of Huajie Street.

Fine arts palace

The Roman Art Palace in San Francisco was built in 19 15, originally in Panama. Pacific World Expo? At that time, it attracted 6.5438+0.8 million tourists, but it was abandoned after the meeting. It was not until 654.38+0962 that the famous German architect Maybeck was entrusted to design and rebuild. He is good at detail decoration, which is the origin of the exquisite style of this "art palace".

Gemini peak

The twin peaks are two hills about 270 meters above sea level. Because of their shape, early Spanish immigrants gave them a nickname? Indian girl's breasts? It is also the only natural hill preserved in San Francisco. Climbing the Twin Peaks is very hard work. You need to wear a lot of clothes to resist strong winds and cold fog, and climb steep slopes with difficulty. But hard work pays off. When the weather is fine, you can overlook the whole city of San Francisco and even see the red Golden Gate Bridge beside San Francisco Bay. This is a good place to see the night view!

National Railway Museum

This museum has always been regarded as one of the best railway museums in China. It is unique in that there are 265,438+0 carefully restored steam locomotives and well-preserved old trams, many of which can be visited by tourists and experience unique experiences. Every detail here is meticulous: there are real porcelain on the dining car, gorgeous decorations such as velvet on the sleeping car, and short and lovely wooden caboose. Here, you can really appreciate the importance of train travel before bus. There is even a post office in the car.

Fisherman's wharf

Fisherman's Wharf roughly includes the area from Gladley Square in the northern waters of San Francisco to Pier 35. The sign of Fisherman's Wharf is a circular signboard with a big crab painted on it. Find this and you'll get to Fisherman's Wharf. People can eat seafood and sour bread here. 165438+ June-June is the best time to taste seafood every year. At this time, people can eat good seafood when they come to Fisherman's Wharf.

Chinatown

San Francisco's Chinatown is the only place in the western United States that can be compared with new york's Chinatown, centering on the intersection of Grant Avenue and California Street. There are about 80 thousand overseas Chinese living here. It is a country within a city and full of exotic atmosphere. Although San Francisco's most spectacular Union Square and Western Financial Center are next to Chinatown, all the signs you can see in Chinatown are written in Chinese characters, and everything you hear is in Chinese. This is a place that China people feel familiar with.

Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island is a 22-acre rocky island in Fiona Fang, which used to be the place where the federal government held felons. The villains locked up here include Chicago? Godfather? Kabang, a talented man who kills people without blinking an eye? Bird man? Ruthless? Machine gun? Black Kelly and others. Now it has become a very interesting playground.

Napa valley, the hometown of wine

Napa Valley is the most famous grape producing area in the United States, located in the north of San Francisco Bay, about 75 kilometers, which can be reached in more than an hour. Napa Valley, which runs north and south, is more than 30 kilometers long. From the cold in the south to the hot in the north, the climate is very different. Coupled with the complex soil, this area can produce all kinds of wines. Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon are the most famous wine varieties, and their quality is better than Shining on You, which is the goal pursued by wine lovers all over the world.

Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe, also translated as Lake Tahoe, is located at 189 miles northeast of San Francisco, across the border between California and Nevada, and is the largest alpine lake in North America. With a depth of 50 1 m, it is the second deepest lake in the United States. Lake Tahoe is surrounded by large and small snow fields, and the ski resorts here are as famous as the lake itself. Mark? Twain said:? If you want to breathe the air of angels, go to Lake Tahoe! ? The grand and luxurious lakeside family gathering in Oscar's famous film The Godfather was filmed in the beautiful Lake Tahoe, where the legendary godfather lived.

San Francisco City Hall

San Francisco City Hall is a government office building in downtown San Francisco, USA. It has a distinctive academic architectural style, and its huge dome ranks fifth in the world. The present city hall building has replaced the old city hall completely destroyed by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. For architecture lovers, the scenery here is undoubtedly a visual feast.

Yosemite

Yosemite National Park is the most famous tourist attraction in California. Its majestic waterfalls, majestic granite and quiet valleys make Yosemite look like a fairyland from any angle. Towering trees, flowing mountains, rugged cliffs carved by glaciers and sparkling lakes make tourists feel like they are in a paradise. There is no doubt that liquid and solid water are the main contributors to Yosemite's magnificent landscape, where you can find your favorite natural landscape.

Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley is another name of Santa Clara Valley in California, USA, where high-tech enterprises gather. Located in northern California and southern San Francisco Bay Area; It usually includes Santa Clara County and Fremont County in the eastern part of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is the first place to research and produce semiconductor chips based on silicon, hence its name.

Stanford University

Little Leland? Stanford University, usually directly called Stanford University, is a private research university located in Stanford, California, USA. This university was founded in 189 1 by railroad tycoon Leland, who was then a senator and governor of California. Stanford and his wife Jane? Laslop? Founded by Stanford.

Union Square

Union Square is a square in San Francisco, USA, covering an area of 2.6 acres and surrounded by Giry Avenue, Runhua Street, Post Street and Staten Street. It also refers to the central shopping, hotel and theater area that occupies several blocks around the square. ? Union Square? The name comes from the fact that during the American Civil War, this area was used to rally in support of the federal army.

Legion of Honor

The Military Museum of Honor costs $34 million and has six galleries, a space full of natural light, and the Legion of Honor Palace in cafes and record stores. The Military Honor Museum is also an excellent place overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific Ocean.