Maybe you don’t know that Antelope Canyon has been on the cover of National Geographic and is one of the world’s major photography holy places, but you must have seen it in the circle of friends; maybe you have been planted by countless travel notes, and you have already imagined its beauty, but you Parents must have seen it for the first time in the circle of friends. Behind the Antelope Canyon in the circle of friends is the crowd waiting in line to take pictures. How to take pictures if you want to find your own unique angle without others, let this article tell you!
Antelope Canyon and the Navajo Nation
The time when you first saw it can’t be determined, but legend has it that antelopes roamed it, so the Navajo people named it that way. Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon, the result of rock erosion by flowing water, and is characterized by deep and narrow depths. In the deep valley, facing an antelope, a ray of sunlight leaking from above is right in the middle of you, not only the older Navajo people, whoever sees such a scene will see the Antelope Canyon as a It is a holy place for meditation and communication with the gods.
It is precisely because of this terrain that sightseeing in Antelope Canyon is also affected by weather, and the visit must be led by a Navajo guide. In 1997, 12 tourists went to the Lower Antelope Canyon without a tour guide. Unfortunately, they encountered heavy rain and flash floods formed in the valley. Only one person survived. Because there must be a local guide, the Antelope Canyon is completely reserved, so be sure to come early!
The Antelope Canyon attractions that can now be visited include the Upper Antelope Canyon, the Lower Antelope Canyon and Canyon X. The Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon is a well-known attraction, and Canyon X is a newly developed attraction. In order to keep up with the ever-evolving travel trend, it is necessary to develop new attractions and gameplay. I believe that Canyon X will also gain popularity in the near future. The Upper Antelope Canyon can see quicksand and beams of light, the Lower Antelope Canyon can take colorful photos, and Canyon X has both.
No matter which Antelope Canyon you go to, there are two ways to choose, one is a general group, and the other is a photography group.
Ordinary groups cannot carry large bags, the tour time is short, only 1 hour, and there are many time periods to choose from; photography groups can carry large bags and tripods, and the tour time is longer, 2-3 hours, and there are few time periods to choose from, so be sure to bring a camera And a tripod to sign up! But no matter which one you choose, the tour guide will tell you where to take pictures~
Crowd Warning
As the natural scenery of the United States that often appears in the circle of friends, it is conceivable that there will be many tourists visiting every day. In front of the camera is the landscape of the ghostly sword, and behind the camera is the crowd waiting to take pictures. Local tourists are very upset, and they are so angry that they compare Antelope Canyon to the “cow” of the Navajo people.
Although tourists are flocking, it will not be too exaggerated. After all, the full reservation system determines that the number of tourists entering the valley at each time period is limited, and the tour guides will also guide the tourists in a professional and orderly manner. Compared with enjoying the wonders of Antelope Canyon, this crowd is really nothing! If you want to enjoy sightseeing like “Finland waiting in line”, it is recommended not to crowd the popular times. The Antelope Canyon scenery is very beautiful in the morning and evening. After all, it is an art created by light and shadow, or it is recommended to choose the newly developed Antelope Canyon scenic spot Canyon X. Before everyone discovered this treasure, I went to see the same scenery ~
crowdedness: Upper Antelope Canyon > Lower Antelope Canyon > Canyon X
Time difference is more difficult to understand than traffic
To go to each Antelope Canyon, you need to go to a ticket office in Antelope Canyon, and then change to the off-road vehicle of the locals to visit.
The closest to Antelope Canyon is Page Town. It is very convenient to live in Page Town. It only takes 10 minutes to drive to Lower Antelope Canyon, 13 minutes to Upper Antelope Canyon, and 15 minutes to X Antelope Canyon. It takes 4.5 hours to drive from Lass to Antelope Canyon without a stopover, but at this time you need to understand the problem of jet lag…
About daylight saving time:
Nevada, where Russ is located, implements daylight saving time;
Arizona, where Antelope Canyon is located, GMT-7, does not implement daylight saving time;the summer (March-November) time zone is offset with daylight saving time, so Russ and There is no time difference in Antelope Canyon. In winter (November-March), Las 8:00 and Antelope Canyon 9:00. It needs to be 1 hour in advance from Las.
However, there are two points to pay attention to…
First, departure in March and November Depending on the specific date, daylight saving time is implemented on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November, and there is no fixed date.
Second, the town of Page is located in the most northern part of Arizona, right next to Utah; Utah is in the same time zone as Arizona, but daylight saving time… So, driving from Russ to Antelope Canyon in summer will pass through Utah, when you will Found out, hey, why am I being late! But don’t worry, you are still on time when you arrive at Antelope Canyon, and the results are not affected. Don’t worry too much about the small changes in the process!
The secret base newly discovered Antelope Canyon X
X Antelope Canyon is rarely mentioned in domestic articles, probably because the wind has not yet blown ~ X Antelope Canyon has performed quite well on overseas travel websites such as tripadvisor and yelp (the American version of the public comment). Gu can play a tie~
In the X Antelope Canyon, you can see the same light beam as the Upper Antelope Canyon and the same gorgeous refraction of the lower antelope, and you can get the top and bottom scenery in one stop. However, the formation of the light beam depends on the position of the sun and the weather, generally it is a clear noon~
X Antelope Canyon is only managed by one travel agent. Compared with the coexistence of multiple hotels in the upper and Lower Antelope Canyon, it can better control the flow of people and get a better visiting experience! The same beautiful scenery will add or subtract points according to the degree of enjoyment. After all, when we recall the Antelope Canyon, we hope that the first thing that comes to our mind is the scenery, not the regret of not being able to see enough. The time to visit X Antelope Canyon is also Longer than Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon!
Lower Antelope Canyon, where anyone can be a photographer
The Lower Antelope is narrower than the Upper Antelope Canyon. The light enters the valley and is refracted multiple times on the uneven valley walls, making the entire valley very dreamy! You don’t need professional equipment, you can easily shoot a blockbuster, you really don’t need to retouch pictures, everyone is a photographer~ The changes of light are like flowing water, stepping into the Lower Antelope Canyon is like stepping into a river, every time period, every season The scenery is different, so the time to visit the Lower Antelope Canyon has a wider range of choices.
However, the depth of the Lower Antelope Canyon is large, and it is necessary to climb the stairs to go down. The stairs are steep, which is not suitable for children and the elderly.
Upper Antelope Canyon with rich highlights
Compared with the Lower Antelope Canyon, the Upper Antelope Canyon has an open and convenient entrance, and the interior is relatively spacious, but the interior is a bit dark, and the mobile phone does not have a good camera effect. The highlight of the Upper Antelope Canyon is the beam of light and quicksand. A beam of sunlight shines into the bottom of the valley, as if God gave you a beam of light on this stage. You may see more at noon in summer, and the hit rate around noon is also very high. , it is difficult to see in winter.
The quicksand has always existed in the valley, and the nice tour guide will guide you how to take good-looking quicksand~ You can also take a heart-shaped picture in the Upper Antelope Canyon, and the Upper Antelope Canyon will give you a heart! Tickets for the Upper Antelope Canyon are difficult to determine, there are many tourists, and the viewing time is limited by the season, so you need to plant grass carefully~
Unmissable day trips
Not far from Antelope Canyon is the famous Horseshoe Bend, the landform created by the magical Colorado River. It is a pity not to take a look at it! If you don’t get tickets for the Upper Antelope Canyon, you can try to buy a one-day tour of Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bay. In fact, local tour groups will reserve more tickets for one-day tours, which also makes it easier for individual tourists to buy tickets only. Difficult. But since they are two great landforms so close together, there is no reason not to take a look together!
Don’t forget that Grand Canyon Park is also in Arizona. Although the time zone division here is very different, there is really so much to see!
Warm reminder
- When you go to Antelope Canyon, you usually take an off-road vehicle. It is very windy and sandy all the way. It is recommended to wear a mask, which can also effectively protect the sun;
- Ordinary groups cannot bring large bags into the Antelope Canyon. It is recommended to wear clothes with pockets, and carry valuables and water with you;
- Because weather factors affect the visit, it is recommended to confirm whether it is open 1-2 days in advance, so as to adjust the itinerary in time;
- I wish everyone a happy photo shoot and become the king of likes in the circle of friends!
