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It ’s the graduation season, in addition to attending the graduation ceremony in a beautiful dress,

The most important thing is to take the parents who come from afar to the ultimate journey of a worthwhile trip.

If you have any recommendations for travel locations,

Passionate and passionateHawaiian IslandsDefinitely the first choice in my mind.

The small archipelago of Hawaii, located in the Pacific Ocean far from the mainland, is the last star on the American flag.

Americans have a common saying about this state, saying that it is "the closest tourist destination to experience without having to go abroad."

Many Americans who come to Hawaii will feel that they have come to a foreign country. Tourists from other countries will feel that this is not the United States, but a small Pacific island country.

From natural landscapes to local customs, from geomorphology and climate to eating, drinking, eating,

Hawaii has the impression that it is wearing a modern western country but with a little Asian style (Japan's shadow is very obvious).

[About Island Selection]

Choosing an island is a test question that cannot be crossed by all island tourist destinations, and it is also a point that makes countless freelance planners have a small headache.

There are 4 main islands in Hawaii (Oahu, Big Island, Maui, Kauai), and the islands are usually transported by air.

Most tourists from the United States and other countries arrive in Hawaii via Honolulu Airport on the island of Oahu.

From here to the west to Kauai Island or east to Maui and Oshima, you will have to change planes again.

Usually there areBothThe choice is a large airline represented by Hawaiian Airlines. The aircraft are very regular passenger planes, and they are more used to riding.

The other small local company represented by Mokulele, the so-called Island Hopper, is a small biplane.

Compared with traditional flights, the advantage is that you can go to more small town airports, and the view is very good during the voyage.

The disadvantage is that because the aircraft is small, bumps are much more serious than large aircraft, and students with motion sickness are still carefully selected.

And the punctuality rate is occasionally not guaranteed, but in most cases it will actually arrive early (because seven or eight people on a plane will fly away, like a shuttle bus).

Now let ’s talk about the points. If you are visiting Hawaii for the first time,

With limited time, energy, or budget, what should you choose? What are the characteristics and charms of each of the four islands?

Oahu Oahu ｜ Island Gate style spray

Oahu is the first stop for most tourists to land on Hawaii, so it's basically a "default" option that you don't have to choose.

It is precisely because of this characteristic that Oahu's tourism content is very popular and diverse. The typical "all kinds come from a little" but lack very unique characteristics.

Because of the large flow of tourists, attractions often have queues and crowded situations, but on the other hand, tourists can choose a lot of services.

From food shopping to local guides, there are a lot of commercial tourism items (parachuting, off-road vehicle, diving, performances, family parent-child tours, etc.).

As long as you are willing to spend money, you can have fun even without doing or doing less homework.

On the other hand, Oahu clearly lacks absolute appeal for freelancers.

So if you are on a leisure trip, you can spend a few more days dangling around, shopping, eating in the garden, and participating in various projects, etc.

Otherwise, it is recommended that you can stay for two or three days to visit the attractions.

The famous Hanauma Bay

Big Island Big Island

Oshima is one of the favorite islands of the tracker, none of them.

The Big Island is the island farthest from other islands in Hawaii, and it is also home to countless "heavy exclusivity" places in Hawaii.

From the beautiful starry sky at the top of Mauna Kea to the trails and fires of the volcanic park, from the inaccessible valleys to the plants and waterfalls in the deep forest,

From pursuing fresh lava that is still raging, to stepping on black and green beaches of various colors, from the delicate and lively town of Kona to the distant village of Hilo,

Every step on the Big Island is a refreshing experience.

If you have a little adventure spirit and don't be afraid to toss, Big Island is definitely the first choice you can't miss when you first come to Hawaii.

And it's definitely worth staying for more than a week.

This is not a simple stone. It is a tree surrounded by magma.

Deep beach sand grains

Maui Maui ｜ The blue end of the horizon

Casual, comfortable, can be said to be the trademark of Maui Island. Whether for a drive or a casual stroll, Maui Island is a great choice.

The west coast of the island is home to multiple luxury hotel resorts, with quality beaches and snorkeling abounds,

There is also a beautiful whaling town, Lahaina, which is very suitable for hanging out and relaxing. It is the first brand (the main business now is not whaling but whale watching).

If you are too anxious and want to "go a long way", there is the famous American highway in the east of the island-Roadto Hana

There is also a Haleakala National Park that can consume extra time and energy.

If your play style focuses on a little excitement in leisure, then Maui Island is definitely the best place for you.

Beautiful town Lahaina is the star of Maui Island

Quiet bay leisurely mood

Kauai Kauai ｜ A romantic drop in the sea

Kauai Island has such a cute name because it is close to the Japanese Kawaii sound, but it can be said that it is the most popular island among the four islands in Hawaii.

There are no more than two reasons. One is that from its location with the other three islands, it is only on the west side of Oahu.

If the itinerary contains more than one island (usually everyone wants to go to two more places), going to Kauai is not a "shun".

Secondly, its characteristics are not as prominent as those of the other islands, but it is a bit closer to the style of "good mountains, good water, and good beaches" in the United States.

However, such a characteristic of "less tourists and high mountains and high mountains" makes Kauai the first choice for honeymooners in the eyes of many Americans.

Although tourists who came to Hawaii for the first time with a hunting adventure, Kauai is less attractive than the other three islands.

But if you want to find a quiet afternoon away from the noisy beach with your lover, or a beautiful place without crowds of tourists,

Climb the mountain, ride a bike, see the canyons and waterfalls, and why not visit Kauai for two days.

[Ten Features Not to Be Missed in Hawaii]

Hawaii can be said to be an out-of-the-box encyclopedia. It is not only a lot to see and play, but also a rare variety.

A small island with a small island, walking around like a small world, as if staying for a long time will not be greasy or aesthetic fatigue.

Because there are too many guides to write, there are ten items that must not be missed in Hawaii.

Each one is almost the highest quality in the same kind of attractions or can't be seen anywhere else ~

Snorkeling

Although the snorkeling project can be done in almost every tropical place near the sea, Hawaii can be said to be the world's recognized snorkeling mecca.

All four main islands provide multiple snorkeling sites, and all levels are available.

You can choose to follow the local small group to sail to the sea to spend some days in the "flooding" fish addiction.

You can also choose to wake up and run away from the hotel (even downstairs) in the bay to say hello to the turtles and say good morning.

These snorkeling sites not only have a lot of fish, but also have a high safety factor, and usually the waters are relatively wide, and they can swim freely in large areas.

And you will always find novel fish species as you swim across a shoal or turn over a reef, which is the kind of small adventure Feel.

The number one spot recommended for snorkeling in Hawaii is undoubtedly Maui Island, and Molokini Island Bay, which is close by, is known as the number one snorkeling spot in Hawaii.

You can join the local group for a half-day or one-day sailing boat, or the bay around Kapalua on the west coast of Maui Island is also very powerful,

There are some luxury hotels along the shore of the Resort, such as the track that the king chose at the time. Their own beach is on a snorkeling bay.

It ’s easy to see the fish in two circles, just like walking after a meal. Although the accommodation is not cheap, it is still highly recommended ~ Secondly, I recommend Hanauma Bay on Oahu,

Although it is a bit worse than Maui, it is close to the city, the traffic is convenient, and the fish is still stable. The disadvantage is that it is too famous, but also because it is too close to the city.

Basically, it's good to get past XNUMX o'clock in the morning. After XNUMX o'clock, there are many dumplings on the beach, and parking spaces can't be found at all.

Relatively speaking, the snorkeling on the Big Island is a little bit worse, anyway, the trajectory of the trajectory has gone around the entire island and found no particularly good place.

Starry sky

Mauna Kei, located in the middle of the Big Island,

The length of the entire mountain from under the sea to the top of the mountain is more than 1 meters, which is the highest mountain in the world.

Whether gimmick or not, its unique nature in astronomy is beyond doubt.

The altitude is higher than the inversion layer of the atmosphere, and there are more than 300 days of clear days throughout the year, and the influence of clouds is very small.

At the same time, the geographic location close to the equator makes the observation angle extremely large. Since it is far from the population gathering area, light pollution and other pollution are extremely small.

All these conditions make this mountaintop the world's number one holy place for stargazing. Major top astronomical institutions have rushed to the mountaintop to set up the highest-level astronomical telescopes.

For ordinary tourists, even if they do not know much about astronomy, the starry sky seen at the top of Mauna Kea is definitely a level of wonder.

Kona and Hilo, the two main towns on the Big Island, can be driven up the mountain. If you set off from Kona, it will take longer.

But after reading it, I still recommend returning to the nearest Hilo accommodation. If you want to go to the top of the mountain, you must rent a 4-wheel drive. Jeep is recommended.

There is a section of the mountain road uphill from the foot of the mountain that is not very good. The fog is filled with thoughts into a fairyland. When reaching the mountainside, there is a stargazing center and a tourist center.

There are multiple telescopes available for tourists, and some food and water are also sold. In the evening, there will also be staff leading the stargazing, and there are some explanation services.

Say a fewNotesThe point:

(1) It is best to go up the mountain at sunset, and you can see the beautiful sea of ​​clouds and sunset on the road.

(2) The top of the mountain is very cold. It is the kind with snow, so bring an extra winter coat.

(3) There is free hot water in the visitor center, but there is no hot meal. You can prepare some instant noodles before going up the mountain.

(4) I want to take beautiful photos of the sky, bring equipment and tripods.

Volcano

It's still Big Island, this time the protagonist is Hawaii Volcano Park.

Trackmaster has visited more than 20 American National Parks in recent years, and this park is definitely one of the perfect scores.

Among them, Kilauea Iki Trail is the park's number one program. This circular trail is about 5 miles long.

The first half is walking on the edge of the crater, and the second half will go down to the center of the crater and cross.

Although it is not difficult to walk, you must not be willing to walk quickly.

SuggestDownload the official guidelines for the park in advance. The unique landscapes in many places have a wealth of information to refer to, which will definitely add a lot to your experience.

In addition to this main trail, other small trails in the park are also good, including some volcanic wasteland terrain and karst caves.

In addition, there is a volcanic seaside cliff at the southern end, which is also quite spectacular.

If you stay in the park until dark, don't forget to visit the mountain pass of the active volcano.

In the dark night, you can clearly see the red light in the mountain pass from a close distance. This cliff is also full of various cameras just like the stargazing peak.

Big islands often have magma activities, but because the magma is active, there is no specific location.

If you have time, ask the locals about the location and drive there.

At that time, Track Jun asked about Pahoa near the southeast corner of the Big Island.

Because the magma moves very slowly, the cordon is not far from the magma.

It's not dangerous to just glance at it in the past, there will be local staff next to explain the situation at the time, it is still quite eye-opening ~

Whale

Lahaina Whaling Town on Maui Island is not only beautiful, but also one of the best places in the world for whale watching.

Whales travel long distances from Alaska every winter in winter, so winter is best from December to March (somewhat unfortunate in summer).

Unlike whale watching in other places, Lahaina's "secret recipe" is to go out to sea with a boat of no more than 10 passengers.

The benefit is that it can be very, very close to the whale. It turns out that the experience is really powerful,

There are several times when whales come out of the water very close to the boat, and I feel that I can touch the back of the fish with my hand. The big boat is absolutely impossible.

Usually the tour guides who run this kind of boat business are also whale watching enthusiasts, and they have a deep research on whale habits

Not only do you know where to go to see fish, but you also tell tourists a lot of knowledge and stories that you can't hear in large groups.

"Once we lived by killing them, now we live by protecting them."

5. History

Pearl Harbor is a place that every tourist interested in history will not miss when coming to Hawaii.

Today, the entire Pearl Harbor tour area is built like a peaceful and quiet park, with white waterbirds rising and falling comfortably among palm trees.

However, when I came to this naval port as a tourist, I should think of the Pearl Harbor that was attacked by Japan decades ago to start the Pacific War.

The "protagonist" of Pearl Harbor is two warships: one of the "Missouri" warships was the place where Japan surrendered and signed the surrender letter.

It has been converted into a boat museum parked on the shore for tourists to visit, including a large number of World War II related exhibitions.

Unlike this warship, which symbolizes the glory of victory, another protagonist, the Arizona, has become a sinking ruin on the ocean floor.

At that time, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. This warship was on fire and sunk, and its casualties were the worst.

Later, the United States decided to build a memorial facility on top of the hull ruins for tourists to visit by boat.

Standing on the memorial platform, you can still clearly see the hull ruins in the water and the small amount of fuel flowing from above.

As a person who was not born during World War II, you can really see the permanent scar left in that year in front of you, and you may realize the cruelty of the war that year.

6. The beach

In fact, there are two types of beaches in Hawaii. One is to look fresh and the other is to sit and lie on the beach.

The first one, for example, there is a very famous black beach on the big island. The sand is all black. Not only is the beach black.

Even the color of the sea water on the shore seems to be blackened, and it looks darker than other places.

It is said that this place is where sea turtles like to rest and spawn. Even if they see sea turtles, tourists are consciously keeping their distance to avoid disturbing the turtles.

There is also a green beach on the Big Island, and it should be interesting to think about it.

The second type of beach in Hawaii can be said to be all over the ground. No matter which island you can find many,

As long as you look at someone who likes to close your eyes and is not far away or just passing by, you can stay for an hour or an afternoon.

Step on the water, bask in the sun, take some beautiful photos, you are happy ~

7. Mountain climbing

A place with beautiful mountains and clear waters and beautiful seas everywhere, how can you not join the Trail show?

The quality of the Hiking Trail in Hawaii is quite good, except for the volcanic national park that has been mentioned earlier,recommendHere are some of my favorite places

-Oahu Island: Diamond Head (Diamond Head) to see the sunrise, with the coastline of Honolulu as the background, quite colorful, worth a visit

– Oahu Island: Makapuu Lighthouse Trail, watching the sea and watching the island, really has no resistance to this kind of cliff on the sea

-Oshima: Kings Valley, this requires a XNUMXWD vehicle to get down, it is a more suitable place for Camping

– Big Island: Volcano National Park, as mentioned above

– Big Island: Hawaiian tropical garden, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the top 3 most beautiful garden that Luo Jun has been to

– Kauai Island: Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon in the Pacific Ocean. If you didn’t see the sea, you would think it was the western United States, but the scenery really has nothing to say.

8. Folklore

Now that you ’ve arrived in the Pacific Islands, of course, you have to look at the local people ’s customs.

Although there are some scattered performances provided throughout Hawaii, the most concentrated is the Polynesian Cultural Center north of Oahu.

The entire park is basically a theme park model, with the exception of many local ethnic houses, appliances, art, clothing and other exhibitions.

There are various performances in several places in the park, from the production of tools to the extraction of coconut oil.

Large ethnic wedding ceremonies, celebratory musical instruments and dance performances, and a fixed custom clothing show on the river in the center of the park every day.

There are more than a dozen wooden boats representing different nationalities on the stage. It is impossible to see the darkness from the opening door.

In addition to watching exhibitions and performances, visitors can also choose to participate in the park's large Hawaiian-style dinner, Luau, which many people are familiar with.

There are many hotels and resorts in Hawaii that offer a Luau experience, but Luau is probably one of the largest.

And the quality of the performance is quite high, and you can still take photos with the actors after the end.

Do you think you can go home after drinking enough food?

There is also a stunt at the bottom of the park that is a large-scale historical cultural performance at night, Ha Breath of Life.

The large group of national actors, shuttle torches, flying straw skirts, and high-tech stage effects are still worth seeing.

9. Self-driving

Like many places in the United States, Hawaii's main transportation is self-driving, but what car to rent is actually worth considering.

Oahu has more densely populated areas, and ordinary cars can be dismissed.

The roads on Maui and Kauai are beautiful and sparsely populated. Consider renting a roadster for a ride.

On the Dadao Mountain, the road is long, the road is long, and the slopes of Off-Road are always going downhill. A reliable XNUMXWD can be said to be standard.

10. Eat

A trip to the island must be delicious. Hawaiian food is still very rich,

In addition to the local traditional delicious sauce rice, Japanese food in Hawaii is also very authentic (because there are too many Japanese),

The other is a variety of seafood dishes, depending on how you want to eat ~

[Tips for eating, living, and travelling]

Regarding accommodation,OahuI usually choose to live in the Waikiki area of ​​Honolulu.

Life is convenient, and there are many hotel options. The surrounding streets fully meet the various needs of strolling, eating, shopping, and beach leisure.

Diamond Head and Hanauma Bay are also very close to the main attractions. When going far, it is mainly in the east and north directions.

To the north you can go to Dole Pineapple Garden and Haleiwa (there are many delicious ones),

Then there are a few sporadic sights and beach parks to stay along the island's northeast coastline, and the Polynesian Cultural Center is also on this route.

OshimaThe accommodation is Kona and Hilo. Kona has many people and hotels, and its services are well developed.

Hilo is relatively desolate, but it is closer to many major attractions and looks like the starry sky. These volcanoes will be outside until late.

It is obviously not suitable to drive back to Kona for a long distance, so it is recommended to stay on both sides for a few days.

The highway on the Big Island is basically a circle around the island along the coast except for the top of Mauna Kea.

So the return journey between Kona and Hilo can choose two different half circles, and you can pass different attractions.

The northern circle has King Valley, several famous waterfalls and other small valleys, while the southern circle has lava tree park, south point park, black sand beach and green sand beach, etc., all worth passing by.

MauiThe island recommends living in the West Bank Resort, which is mainly convenient for the two signature activities of snorkeling and whale watching.

However, this area is generally more expensive. There are some cheap hotels in the central and southern parts of the island.

But relatively speaking, the environment is not as good as the West Bank, and the beaches are mostly public, and I don't know why it feels colder than the West.

If you choose to stay in the hotel area of ​​Kaanapali, you can take a small inter-island plane to Kapalua Airport.

KauaiThere are few small local roads, and the accommodation is generally located in Wailua near the airport, not far from the west and north coasts.

If the main purpose is to relax and relax, you can also choose the major resorts on the south bank. Although more expensive, they are relatively comfortable and closer to the Grand Canyon.

OahuThere are many people and many cars, and sometimes there will be traffic jams, especially in beach parks,

If there is always a car turning in and out, you may wish to set aside some time. Except for the other two streets in the "city center" of the other three islands, there is basically no traffic jam.

OahuThere are restaurants all over the place, basically there are delicious food everywhere, Kauai has a small activity area, so eating on both sides is basically no problem.

However inOshima和Maui IslandWhen traveling by car, you often can't find a decent restaurant on the road, so try to buy some food in the supermarket and throw it in the car.

Hawaiian supermarkets often have delicious convenience foods, such as box lunches and rice balls, that are not available in American supermarkets.

Maui IslandThe road of Hana must be set off early, otherwise you are ready to sleep in Hana and come back later,

Because the main content of this road is the stop of fragmentary attractions on the roadside, and the scenery of this road actually blows a bit too far,

And it is greatly affected by the weather, it is recommended that the expectations are not too high.

Hawaii has four seasons like spring, and usually it's okay to punch shorts, but remember to bring a thin raincoat with you.

Don't forget to climb the mountain with a jacket, drill the woods with insect repellent spray, and wear winter clothing on the top of the snowy mountain.

Article | Breeze Track

Editing | Yin Cheng Ouba

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