Grand Canyon National Park (Grand Canyon National Park)
is located in Arizona in the western part of the United States (US 12-day
tourist route). It is as famous as Yosemite National Park and Yellowstone
National Park. It is one of the most popular national parks in the United
States. Grand Canyon National Park is famous for its 1,500 -meter -deep Grand Canyon,
which has been cut by the Colorado River over thousands of years.
The Grand Canyon National Park which covers
an area of 4,927 square kilometres, has a vast area and many scenic spots. If
you want to understand the Grand Canyon, you need a particularly detailed
travel strategy to help you solve problems such as transportation,
accommodation, and attractions. You can plan your trip to Grand Canyon National
Park with the help of the following strategies.
The Grand Canyon is located in Arizona,
about 8 hours drive from Los Angeles. If you want to fly to the nearest airport,
you can consider Las Vegas or Phoenix airport, and then drive 3.5-4 hours to
the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon National Park has a large area and is
divided into three places: The North Rim, the South Rim, and the West Rim. The
following three places are briefly introduced, and the entire discussion will
focus on the most popular South Rim.
(1) South Rim: Most of the attractions of the Grand
Canyon National Park are concentrated in the South Rim, and it is also the
place where most tour groups, local groups, or bus groups will take you. The
South Rim is open 24/7, and the price of a one-week ticket is $30/ car, which
is included in the National Park Annual Pass ($80 a year).
(2) North Rim: The North Rim of the Grand Canyon
has a slightly shorter opening time (the tickets are the same as those of the
South Rim), and can usually be visited from mid-May to mid-October. Since the
transportation is not as convenient as the South Rim (it takes more than an
hour), the environment here is quiet and there are fewer tourists, but the
scenery is not inferior, and the view is more spectacular due to the higher
terrain.
(3) West Rim West Rim: The West Rim is located outside the
Grand Canyon National Park, so no national park tickets are required. Its own
attractions include the glass walkway Skywalk, but the price is not cheap at
all, and the single price starts at $47. If you want to see Grand Canyon
National Park, you should still focus on the South Rim and North Rim.
2. When is the best time to visit Grand Canyon National Park?
(1) Spring: From March to May, the temperature
is milder, and you can also see flowers along the way while hiking. There may
be occasional thunderstorms, but mostly clear skies. This is also the best time
to hike in the canyon.
(2) Summer: From the end of May to the beginning
of September will be the peak season of the Grand Canyon, with many tourists.
Children all over the United States are on vacation this season, so many
families come directly to the Grand Canyon to play for a whole week. If you
plan to visit at this time, it is recommended to book accommodation at least
half a year ago.
(3) Autumn: From mid-September to November is also the best time to hike, but it is also the off-season of the Grand Canyon. At this time, the days are not too short, but the temperature is comfortable and cool, and in addition to Thanksgiving, there will be fewer crowds. The only thing to pay attention to is that the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so pay attention to keeping warm to avoid catching a cold.
(4) Winter: From December to February, the Grand
Canyon is snow-capped and extremely beautiful. At this time, the temperature in
the Grand Canyon is lower, and there will be snow on the road. When driving to
the Grand Canyon by yourself, be sure to be optimistic about the forecast of
God in advance, and prepare the snow chains.
3. How much time should I spend in Grand Canyon National Park?
If you have enough time, it is recommended
to play for two to three days. If you are in a hurry, it will be just right to
arrange one and a half to two days, at least to give you time to walk into the
canyon and to catch the beautiful scenery such as sunset and sunrise.
4. Grand Canyon National Park Attractions at a Glance
Grand Canyon National Park is divided into
three areas, namely the visitor centre in the middle, Desert view in the east,
and Hermits Rest in the west. Taking a bus, walking, or biking along the rim of
the Grand Canyon allows you to see a very magnificent landscape, and it is also
the easiest free route. The centre is dominated by the visitor centre and
service area, but the east and west sides are truly spectacular sights.
