Self-drivingIn theThe United States of AmericaCalifornia Highway 1 is the dream of many people. Are you thereSan FranciscoThe car, on the way south in beauty. 17 miles of coastline (17-Mile Drive) in North California's Pacific coast of Monterey Peninsula (Monterey), and the Monterey peninsula is the most beautiful part of the United States west coast, more complete ocean, land, sky and collection of charming scenery, it is called California, California Coast's "gem".
Along the 17 miles of coast drive, is not to drive to see king, king did not see to drive. Here a road known as the restless sea. Wave one followed by the waves beating the shore reefs, constantly, explosive splashing into the sky, is very spectacular. The rhythm clear, loud as thunder of the surf, it is to let a person greatly. Side of the sea view dynamic, side of the coast is sunny, seagull, squirrels and green cedar cypress stage background. We had to drive carefully, and the coast of California never lack of vitality, can see birds, squirrels, deer and other small animal everywhere. Instead of stopping to Pebble Beach Park, where groups of seabirds, although they are alert, but is not a bit afraid of tourists, will fly away like a piece of food from the hands of. There are two very famous animal colony, called a bird island, another called the seal rock. From the camera lens can be seen in the island, reef stones or the edge of the cliff, densely lined with white seabird, they like gathering in crowds and groups on the surface of the sea breeze, the sky.
On one side is the beautiful Pacific, is the other side of the Rocky Mountains17 miles of coastline in the Carmel town cease abruptly, here is the Monterey Peninsula, an exquisite seaside town. Early residents 60% here is the professional artists, writers Perry Newbery and director Clint Eastwoodville has served as the Kamel. As early as one hundred years ago, "the artist, poet and writer Kamel" will be well-known, far and near. Linhai built "pebble beachGolfOne reason is that the court "17 mile coastline fame. The stadium is a war by two California golfer in creative design, that tiger Woods is here to win fame.
Media tycoon Castle luxury beyond imagination
Further south, there is a place to put, is the only castle. This mansion is the owner of the United States of America media tycoon William Rudolf Hester (William Randolph Hearst). Compared to today's any media magnate, Hearst. During his career peak, he once owned 26 newspapers, 13 magazines, 8 radio and two studios. He is a yellow journalism is famous in the world. Then, Hearst in the news outside of grade and how? Stop the car, have a look on the castle.
West altar Deluxe Castle (Hearst Castle first building, there are 115 rooms), there are 2 swimming pools (Neptune Pool andRomeThe swimming pool), the main altar, he house, restaurant, cinema, extraordinary style. It is said that it was the world's most expensive private residence and the largest private zoo. Hearst Castle luxury beyond all imagination, because it is the priceless art treasures. Hearst Castle is a private industry early American newspaper magnate Hearst, also after many scenery, family can't afford the huge cost of offspring, give it to the government in 1957, the government so asTravelingProtection of resources development and.
Hearst CastleThe outdoor swimming pool, two tennis courts so big. The bottom of the pool shiny, paved with gold small brick, to represent the owner did not forget the spirit -- the first generation is a gold mine. When thirty's last century castle peak, it received many American and even someEuropeCelebrities, even Edison, Churchill and Kennedy's father Joseph also visited here.
The Castle RestaurantFrom the swimming pool to go up, all the way there are theseGreeceHalf of Rome's statue. In that year, the extreme of classical and modern collections, should surprise people. However, the statues here are genuine, is Hearst fromSpain,ItalyAnd other places specially bought. A variety of antiques, filling the "ancient" fort. Most of them are a product of the Renaissance, a few have nearly a thousand years of history. Carrier's blessing, the Spain, Italy's Mediterranean cultural treasures in the United States of America save, not destroyed in the ongoing war in Europe later.
In the garden, and fromEgyptThe statue, from ancient Rome arch, from Spain and Italy church, post, stone eaves...... A built using concrete imitation Spanish church castle, was filled with Mediterranean treasures statue, Liancheng fort the outermost layer, also used a different style, bought from Europe decoration genuine goods at a fair price build up. The various age, a variety of styles with miscellaneous castle, it is demonstrated that time Americans: no history, but can buy history.
In the United States of America drive to learn their own fuelFeel the spirit of the West
The United States highway many sections are built on the cliff, is next to the Pacific, one can see a lot of construction, two-way vehicle to shunt counterparts, many Native American convertible cross-country car roared past. The road is very natural, no excessive exploitation of coastal highway, no tall screen type resort hotel. To conquer the natural spirit of the west, but also in harmony with the natural premise. This is California, this is the United States of America west. Hearst Castle and let people see the other side of the United States of america.
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Traffic:GuangzhouFlyLosangeles, if the plane arrived in Monterey, first proposed rent a car. At home you can car rental reservations in advance online, to the United States after the car. The United States car rental is very convenient, the car has a center in the vicinity of large airports and hotels, as long as one state while also train can waive the fee; driving in California, I need to provide the Chinese driver's license (no notary), my credit card (suggest a driver's license of the English translation, so that the use of police when the examination), suggest that full oil vehicle, vehicle navigation is needed, the best co-pilot friends will look at the map and road signs.
Accommodation: Pebble Beach near the hotel price is relatively high, about $700 per night. Relatively speaking, Monterey Peninsula Center Hotel more affordable, Hilton (Hilton) and (Marriott) the Marriott Hotel is a good choice. All the way there are many auto camp.
Food: in the fast to the "Spanish Bay Hotel" Carmel town export place, where the supply of high quality and inexpensive lunch.
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