The small town of Page, hidden in northern Arizona, is silent, but there are three top works of Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and Lake Powell. Those who have been to the west of the United States and those who are going to the west of the United States must have this stop on the itinerary of Antelope Canyon. Everyone wants to see the “place touched by God”, the legendary photography paradise. From Las Vegas, When you really stand in front of the most beautiful one-line sky in the world, you will understand how shocking and stunning the light and shadow changes in reality are. Take a look at Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River, which is the most heart-beating and courageous, and Lake Powell, the most dazzling “sapphire” in the desert. Las Vegas’s perfect day begins like this.
Early: Watch the sunrise at Horseshoe Bend, Battlefield of the Brave
More than 300 feet of vertical drop, 270-degree U-shaped curve, blue sky, clear water and red rocks, constitute an imposing and invincible wonder – Horseshoe Bay. The morning should be reserved for the big bend of the Colorado River “Horseshoe Bend”, standing on the cliff, watching the sun climb a little bit, rendering the rocks inside and outside the river bay into a metallic red, with the emerald-like Colorado River, just like this. Peggy’s morning.
Horseshoe Bend, which is as hot as Antelope Canyon, was originally just an ordinary river course of the Colorado River in Arizona. Because of the rare 270-degree backwater bend, it has become uncommon at all. With the help of sunlight, the soil containing a lot of iron and manganese is covered with a metallic armor. The unique landforms and breathtaking scenery have attracted a large number of photographers and tourists, making it an unmissable scenery in the eyes of people.
Although there is only one viewing point in Horseshoe Bend, it is difficult for the world to find a second one in terms of the degree of shock. A cliff without any protective measures, I felt my heart skip a beat just by looking at it. It is very difficult to take a picture of Horseshoe Bay, and you must stand on the opposite cliff. If you are not brave enough and your heart is not strong enough, it is really not recommended to take risks. After all, Uncle Sam’s physical strength and courage are not possessed by everyone.
Dinner: see the changing lights and shadows at the hard-to-get “Antelope Canyon”
The narrow and deep Canyon, the undulating lines, and the colorful and blurred color blocks constitute the Antelope Canyon, which ranks among the top ten geological wonders in the world. Watching the sunrise at Horseshoe Bay, it’s time to set off for Antelope Canyon. Otherwise, if you miss the noon light beam, you will not be able to forgive yourself at all. After all, the main reason for everyone to go to Antelope Canyon is the dreamy beam of light that shoots into the bottom of the Canyon from top to bottom.
Sunlight penetrates into the cave through the cracks in the rock formations of different shades, and the colors are the same from different angles throughout the year, even at different times of the day. From the second you enter the Canyon, the light keeps changing, the rocks are like flowing water, undulating, showing different colors such as pink, orange, purple, red, etc., like a colorful dream paradise.
As the world’s most famous “one-line sky”, the beauty of Antelope Canyon has long been stamped, and it has secured its position as one of the top ten photography holy places in the world. Polished by flash floods for millions of years, the porcelain-like smooth lines and color blocks are more beautiful than all static and dynamic pictures.
Antelope Canyon is in the Indian Reserve, and tourists are not allowed to enter alone. They can only be reached under the guidance of Indian guides, so it is necessary to report to the group. It consists of two separate parts, the Upper Antelope Canyon “Crack” Upper Antelope Canyon, and the Lower Antelope Canyon “Spiral” Lower Antelope Canyon. The biggest difference between the two is that the Lower Antelope Canyon is underground and cannot see the most famous beam.
[Upper Antelope Canyon]
The Upper Antelope Canyon is about 150 meters long, and when viewed from the air, it looks like a ravine hit by flowing water. With the noon light beam and the low difficulty of entry, most people choose Upper Antelope Canyon. There is a long distance of sandy land on the road. After reaching the meeting point, you have to change to a four-wheel drive vehicle (usually a jeep and a pickup) from a travel agency. In addition, the 10-minute drive is bumpy, so be prepared before going.
[Lower Antelope Canyon]
The Lower Antelope Canyon is about 500 meters long, hidden in the cracks of the ground, mysterious and dangerous. The entrance is only one person wide, and it is only open for almost three months of the year. In the underground Lower Antelope Canyon, the terrain is complex and there is no light, so you need to go down the ladder, so there are many iron ladders, safety nets and ropes. It is difficult to enter, and there are naturally few tourists, mostly photographers who take pictures.
Afternoon Tea: Go to the “most beautiful artificial lake” Lake Powell to enjoy the lake and mountains
The blue-like lake surface, the cliffs cut by axe and knives, and a wide variety of water sports make up the favorite vacation spot of the middle class – Lake Powell. I have seen the amazing Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon, and the last stop is left to the amazing Lake Powell. The melting snow of the Rocky Mountains has made this artificial lake more transparent than the sky above. The rocks above the water level look like an enlarged version of the rainbow cake, white, creamy white, beige, light red, Brown-red, from shallow to deep, transitioning in turn… It makes people want to take a big bite.
Lake Powell is the second largest man-made lake in the United States and was created by the construction of the Grand Dam on the Colorado River. Surrounded by deep and shallow red sandstone, stone arches and Canyons, Lake Powell is famous for its peculiar landforms and clear blue water, and has become a resort in the southwest.
Antelope Canyon Walk-through
- Spring and autumn are the peak tourist season in Antelope Canyon, March, April and September, October are the best tourist season, the temperature is relatively low, slightly rainfall, relatively humid. 2. Transportation: outside transportation-peggy is based in Arizona, USA, and has scheduled flights to nearby airport cities. You can also drive from Salt Lake City, Denver, Phoenix or Las Vegas. Since the driving time is too long, we suggest to follow the tour. 3. The food and beverage facilities in the scenic spots are not complete, especially in Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver and Antelope Canyon. It is recommended that you bring some food as a precaution. Downtown KPÉDJI has a lot to eat, from fast food to Chinese to Italian. Taco Bell, which specialises in Mexican fast food, is popular at $10 a head. If you want to eat Chinese food, you can go to Yipin Xiang Hotel, which is delicious and has Chinese menu, about $11 per person.
