Scenic spot introduction:
Alaska is the 49th state of the United States and is not connected to the mainland of the United States, so it is also called an enclave. From the map, it borders Canadian territory to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the south, the Bering Strait to the west, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Mount McKinley, the highest peak in North America, is located between Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska's two major cities. Alaska is located very close to the North Pole, and the Arctic Circle stretches across the middle of Alaska. There is a vast primitive land covered by endless forests and dotted with snow-capped mountains. Continuous magnificent glaciers, winding crystal streams, dazzling and mysterious aurora, and naive polar bears. All natural and pure things created by God's hand gather here.Attractions distribution:
Alaska has one of the most beautiful roads in the world - the Tinali Highway. The Tinali Highway is an unpaved road, even gravel in some places. On one side of the road is an extremely wide river bed and an endless stream flowing down from the top of the mountain. On the other side is a natural and exquisite lake, which is connected to the hillside. On the hillside are continuous tundra plants, which are no more than knee high. In the autumn sunshine, Down below, there are dark yellow, light pink, mountain green, rose red, all kinds of colors intertwined together, like a carefully woven brocade; on the top of the mountain, there is naturally crystal clear, smooth and delicate white snow.Travel Notes of Travellers:
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Best time to visit:
Alaska is only suitable to visit from May to September throughout the year, especially in midsummer, when you can often see a lot of polar animals, and
have the opportunity to see a spectacular group of whales.
Scenic spot location:
America>United States>Anchorage
How to get there:
Aircraft: Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is the Alaska Airlines transshipment center; ANC is one of the world's largest cargo throughput airports
and is the world's air crossroads.
Train: The Alaska Railway has beautiful scenery along the coast and is a veritable sightseeing railway. Volume also plays an important role in cargo transportation.
The Alaska Railroad connects Seward and Fairbanks, with a total length of 470 miles.
Road: The Alaska Highway is the state's only land route to the outside world. In the coastal area, the Alaska Water Highway (Marine
Highway) is very important. This shipping system can transport many passengers to and from the 28 towns in the state, and can also reach the mainland
Washington State and Canada. British Columbia and Bellingham.
In northern Alaska, snowmobiles and traditional dog sleds are ranked as the most common means of transportation in winter
In rural areas with few roads and rugged terrain, all Crawler vehicles (All terrain vehicles) are also important means of transportation.
Port: The main ports are Dutch Harbor and Kodiak.
Scenic area map:
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Precautions:
1. Southeastern and south-central Alaska has a temperate climate, with annual temperatures of about 0-15°C; the interior has a continental climate, with temperatures reaching 26°C during extreme daylight
in summer and -15°C during extreme nighttime in winter. ℃; the west and southwest are affected by the ocean and are cold and windy; the Arctic Circle has a polar climate
and the temperature is below zero all year round.
2. Tips: When airport porters and hotel waiters serve passengers, tourists should tip a certain amount, usually one
US dollar per piece of luggage.
3. Time difference: The east and west coasts of the United States are more than 4,500 kilometers apart. The country is divided into Eastern Time, Central Time, Mountain Time, Pacific
Pacific Time, Alaska Time and Hawaii Time, which are one hour earlier in order. . Visitors are asked to be careful while traveling and when making phone calls.
4. Accommodation: Hostelling International (HI), because of its diverse services and low
prices, it is indeed worth joining; a bed in a youth hostel in the United States costs about $15, Varies by region and device
Some also provide kitchen and household supplies, rental bicycles, storage rooms and laundry facilities, etc.; however, youth hostels have certain regulations
that require special attention; for example: curfew, no reservations, limited number of days of stay, etc.
