Bryce Canyon National Park

You can drive to each location or take a shuttle bus. We parked at the Bryce Canyon National Park Visitor Center and took the free park bus to Sunset Point, the perfect spot for sunset. The driver provided explanations throughout the tour, serving as both guide and driver.

You could have walked all the way to the bottom, but due to time constraints, we didn't go any further. The temperature got lower the further down you went. It looked like an echoing valley.

The sun sets. Bryce Canyon is more suitable for watching the sunrise. I saw someone in the American West self-driving group sent me a sunrise photo taken two days earlier than us. It was so beautiful!

The sunrise in Bryce National Park is extremely magnificent. The walking trail on the left is more than ten kilometers long (I didn't dare to go down because of the slippery snow). You can go deep into the canyon area for two or three days of walking or camping. The tour guide only gave a brief introduction, but the group time was only one hour. It was about minus 10 degrees Celsius outside, which was quite cold. It is really better to come in spring or summer.

The most breathtaking scenery is Bryce Canyon National Park after a snowfall. The park's core landscape is a series of ghostly stone towers and pillars, eroded by vast expanses. Winds carrying coarse sand and gravel, and the freezing and melting of water droplets, have carved the colorful rock into bizarre shapes, creating Bryce Canyon's magnificent scenery. The sunrise at Sunset Point is brilliant and breathtakingly beautiful.

The rock pillars, set against the backdrop of snow, appear even more spectacular in the sunlight. The trail is dotted with small "tunnels." The park is dotted with giant trees that have fallen after being struck by lightning in the summer, so be careful of lightning strikes during this time.

My friend asked Junye what Bryce Canyon was like. Junye described it as a red version of the Stone Forest in Yunnan, and it's the red rocks that make Bryce even more stunning. Bryce Canyon National Park, like other national parks, costs $30 per car. Getting to the ticket office from Kanab takes about an hour and a half. The tour is relatively simple: after purchasing your ticket, drive south for half an hour to the terminus, Rainbow Point. The observation decks are all on the east side, so you can drive straight to the end and then stop at each viewpoint on the way back. Of course, if you want to explore deeper, you can hike to the canyon floor. But I imagine most people, like us, are short on time.

These natural strange rock pillars have various shapes, and people can fully unleash their imagination. Some of them look like castles, some like human figures, and some like animals.

This place is like a geological museum, where you can reach out and touch rocks that are tens of millions of years old. Bryce Canyon in winter, set against the backdrop of spring snow, is even more dazzling. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we couldn't descend to the canyon floor to savor and appreciate this breathtaking scenery. It's a little regretful, but we hope to revisit this place one day.

I've traveled extensively and seen many beautiful sights, but the scenery before me still left me deeply shocked. It's truly stunning. I'm grateful to the Creator for gifting us with such a marvel.

There are many hiking trails deep into the canyon. After a picnic at the service area, we chose a classic trail. This trail starts at sunrise and ends at sunset, a total of about 3 miles. (This is the shortest trail, with many forks. Before you go, it's best to listen to the guide's explanation; they'll clearly tell you which intersections to turn left and right. Even taking a wrong turn can mean a journey of over 7 miles.) The altitude here is relatively high, so the temperature is below 30°C.

Walking through the canyon was truly breathtaking, with ever-changing scenery. We took photos as we walked, completely forgetting about being tired. In the end, both our phones and cameras ran out of battery.

If you have enough time, you can try the horseback riding there, but it had already stopped when we arrived. Bryce Canyon also has some arches. Bryce Canyon is probably the most common stop on a trip to see the rocks in the American West, perhaps because after looking at the rocks for so many days straight, it's starting to get boring. There are many hiking trails here.

The classic hiking route is from Sunrise to Sunset, which is of medium to low difficulty. We parked the car at Sunrise point, walked along the horse trail all the way to the valley bottom, walked half a circle of the Navajo Loop Trail, connected to the Queen's Garden Trail, and finally hiked to Sunset point, and then took the park shuttle bus back to Sunrise point.

Bryce Canyon National Park is located in southwestern Utah, U.S. Although it has the word "canyon" in its name, it is not a true canyon, but a huge natural amphitheater formed by erosion along the eastern side of the Ponsagant Plateau.

Park admission is $35 per car, valid with an annual National Park Pass. The park isn't very large, but there are walking trails connecting the seven attractions, and the park's shuttle bus conveniently connects them. A good approach is to drive to the third or fourth attraction, explore the scenery on foot, then take a bus to the other two attractions, returning to the third attraction to pick up your car. The park's red rock formations are truly stunning. I've visited most national parks in the US, each with its own unique characteristics, but Bryce Canyon's red rocks are truly unique. If you're short on time in the American West, you'd better skip the Grand Canyon and visit Bryce Canyon. Service at US national parks is impeccable; as long as they're open, you can enjoy them with confidence.

Bryce Canyon National Park has thousands of stone pillars formed by erosion over millions of years. This is a gift from nature and a masterpiece of nature. The park is located at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters. Our bus trip to the park experienced the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter, which was magnificent.

Winter snow-covered scenery is even better for photography. It's also a great place for hiking! However, due to the high altitude, strenuous exercise is not recommended; just take it slow.

The park is famous for its unique geographical structure and is a masterpiece of nature.

The American version of Danxia landform is quite spectacular when viewed from above. We were lucky because the snow that had been falling stopped for a while and the sun came out, making the view suddenly very clear. The photos really can't compare to even one tenth of the actual scene.

As for hoodoo, it must be in the sun to look good. The light can give hoodoo a special and different beauty. The unique landscape brought by wind erosion is really shocking!

Bras Canyon isn't really a canyon, but rather a vast natural amphitheater of erosion. Temperatures in the canyon are already quite low in October, so even with the sun shining brightly, it's still incredibly cold even in a lightweight down jacket. There are two popular routes: the Navajo Loop Trail, which begins at Sunset Point, and the Queen's Garden Trail, which begins at Sunrise Point. Both trails are interconnected.

To experience Bryce Canyon better, you must go down to the bottom of the canyon to better feel its grandeur and steepness.

Annual park passes are required for entry. Bryce Canyon is small, but its Danxia landforms, with thousands of red, orange, yellow, and white rock pillars in a myriad of shapes and sizes, resemble a grand, frozen song and dance show! We first drove directly to Bryce Point, the highest point. However, when we arrived, the parking lot was very small, so the staff simply asked us to drive down. From there, we drove about 10 minutes to Inspiration Point, and another 5 minutes to Sunset Point to see the most iconic viewpoint: Queen Victoria and her silent city. We then hiked the Navajo Loop Trail, exploring the canyon floor, and returned the same way. A 5-minute drive to Sunrise Point showcased the park's main attractions. The tour lasted about 1.5 hours, so bring water with you.

The unique landforms cannot be described in words. If you are in the canyon at sunset or dawn, you will feel the flow of time.

The characteristic of Bryce Canyon National Park is the red rock pillars eroded by wind, rain and glaciers. They stand between heaven and earth like natural stone figurines, which is spectacular.

There are many hiking trails here, perfect for days and nights, with plenty of outdoor activities. However, the most popular trail is the one that connects Sunset Point and Sunrise Point, open in the summer. Since you'll need to park your car in a parking lot, you'll need to complete the loop.

Due to the steep, peaked terrain, the best time to experience the scenery is during the afternoon. Of course, this is also the hottest and most strenuous time. Be sure to bring plenty of drinking water. During the entire summer hike, each person should carry at least one to one and a half liters of drinking water.

We recommend starting this hike at Sunset Point, as we did. This loop hike involves descending a steep, zigzagging path to the canyon floor, then traversing the bottom to Sunrise Point. From there, you'll walk along the canyon rim back to the Sunset Point parking lot. Along the way, you'll see hikers appear dwarfed by the sheer red rock formations.

The scenery of Bryce Canyon is very charming. Walking on the uncovered dirt road for two hours in the scorching heat, my eyes are in heaven and my body is in hell!

The slope of the downhill is quite steep, so you need a pair of hiking shoes with strong grip. At the same time, make sure that there is no sand in the shoes, otherwise it will rub your feet.

Zigzag down between the two steep rock walls, passing by tourists coming up from the opposite direction, and their breathing can be heard in my ears.

Resting spots along the way are the fallen trees on the ground. Planning breaks and drinking plenty of water are key to staying stamina.

The difficulty of this section lies primarily in the climbs up and down at both ends. The canyon floor is mostly flat, so it's relatively easy to stamina. By the time you reach the fork in Queen's Garden, you're almost two-thirds of the way there.

Walking at the bottom of the canyon and looking up at the vertical rock walls and stone statues, you will feel even more majestic and spectacular. There are sightseeing buses in Bryce Canyon National Park, which is very convenient for tourists.

If you want to watch the sunset in Bryce Canyon National Park, you can only stay in the vicinity of the park, otherwise it would be very dangerous to drive for two hours after dark.

The map of the entire park is very simple. There are more than a dozen viewpoints from the north-south canyon. It is still very impressive when viewed up close. I personally think it is more beautiful than the Grand Canyon, which is aesthetically tiring.

There are two forking paths down from Sunset Point, both leading from the top to the valley floor. The initial path to the right is not suitable for those with acrophobia, and indeed, the entire park. The zigzag path leads down, with a steep drop. The sand and gravel are loose and very slippery, and there are no railings. Because I'm afraid of heights, I was so scared that I backed off the first time.

I mustered up the courage to switch to the Navajo loop Trail on the left, and after enduring the initial descent, I felt much better and was no longer nervous about the altitude.

At the bottom, we saw two bridges. A man approached us and told us not to go any further. They had just finished the Navajo Loop Trail, a three-hour, four-mile hike, and to be careful of loose gravel. Adhering to the principle of ease, we couldn't have missed the whole thing. A little further, we realized we were at the valley floor, so we headed back. We saw people using oxygen. The altitude was over 2,400 meters. How could I have not known the altitude was so high before coming to the United States?

After returning to the top, I heard the park staff introduce that the trail here ends at two bridges, which is 1.3 miles.

The number of tourists at Swamp Canyon has obviously decreased, and the scenery is not as good as before.

Bryce Canyon is a 3 billion-year-old layer of colorful rock. Its shapes and colors are truly breathtaking. If you could spend a few days there, you could shoot a time-lapse video, letting the sun slowly sweep across the canyon and watching the changing light and shadows. How beautiful would that be? And the canyon at sunrise and sunset is bound to be even more stunning! Oh, and I also want to praise the sunlight in the American West—it's so transparent and enchanting.

We had a great time in Bryce Canyon and once again experienced the kindness of Americans. They would smile at you and ask if they wanted to take your picture.

There are many roads to drive north from the town of Kanab. They are uphill roads with many bends, but the roads are wide and not difficult to drive. There is no snow in other national parks. Death Valley is even hotter. It was snowing when I got here, and the snow was falling. The roads in the park are covered with snow, and some places are very slippery, so be careful. All the trails going down are covered with snow, very slippery. The brave young people still went down half-sliding and half-walking. After all, the perspective of looking up when going down is different from the perspective I had from the observation deck. The different landscapes in winter and summer, there are fewer people coming here in winter than in summer. But it is still worth coming.

Claimed to be the world's largest rock formation, it boasts four main viewing points, located from the visitor center in descending order: Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Bryce Point, and Inspiration Point. Clearly, Sunrise Point and Sunset Point are the best spots for sunrise and sunset. Our plan was to explore from farther to closer, then descend to the valley floor from Sunrise Point and hike the trail (Bryce Point also allows descent, while the other two points don't). As for sunrise and sunset, we definitely wouldn't be able to see them.

There is a shuttle bus in the scenic area. If you don’t want to drive, you can take the shuttle bus to and from the scenic spot.

My wife was amazed at the stone forest with various shapes and sizes, and said that this was the Terracotta Warriors of nature.

The child suddenly said he saw a church with many people praying, and a school where the teacher was teaching but some students were daydreaming and not paying attention... The bell rang, and they were getting ready for morning exercises...

And pedestrians on the street

Soldiers and police

......

This is probably Bryce Country.

Unfortunately, I don't understand their language

Otherwise, you can have a conversation with them.

Thousands of years of wind and rain have carved out beautiful scenery of various shapes and given people rich imagination. Queens Guard is one of them.

I spent two and a half days in Bryce Canyon, watching the sunset and the sunrise, and what I experienced was just a moment in billions of years.

The rock walls in the entire canyon look like they have been meticulously carved by immortals, making people marvel at the wonders of nature.

Bryce Canyon boasts a prime viewing platform, offering a bird's-eye view of the entire canyon's splendor. However, the best vantage point for viewing the entire canyon lies deep within, gazing up at the stone pillars. The canyon walls, eroded by wind and rain over millions of years, have become vibrantly colored and vibrant. Thousands of these pillars, some like sharp swords piercing the sky, others like graceful young girls, are said to represent evildoers transformed into stone pillars and trapped here. Only by descending into the canyon can you truly experience the awe-inspiring experience.

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Bryce Canyon is a truly amazing place. The reddish-brown rocks in the foreground and the snow-capped mountains in the distance create a beautiful contrast. Visitors can not only overlook the scenic area from the observation deck, but also hike in to get up close and personal with these intriguing rock pillars. We hiked from Sunrise Point to Sunset Point and had a picnic at the bottom of the canyon. The entire journey took about three hours. The most beautiful viewpoints are Bryce Point, Sunset Point, and Sunrise Point. The park's most iconic attraction, Queen Victoria and her silent city, is near Sunset Point.

This was the spot I was most looking forward to during the entire trip. The light was quite strong and quite stunning. I could only imagine how these weathered rocks once stood on the seabed tens of millions of years ago, leaving behind such a magical sight as time passed.

There are two view points, I went to the sunset point and came to the sunrise point. It is a little distance, but not tiring. It is a bit sunny and there is wind and sand.

The canyon after the rain is very spectacular, and you can feel the charm of nature in person.

Although it has the word canyon in its name, it is not a true canyon, but a huge natural amphitheater formed by erosion along the eastern side of the Ponsagant Plateau.

Its unique geological structures, called rock pillars, are formed by wind, water from rivers and ice eroding sedimentary rocks from lake beds.

The red, orange and white rocks inside form a unique natural landscape, so it is known as the palace of natural stone figurines.

We went to Bryce Canyon and the canyon was spectacular with vibrant colors.

There are a lot of devilish stone men here. Although there is not much difference between the buyer's show and the seller's show, it is really easy to cause visual fatigue, and the wind can blow us away.

Bryce reminds me of the Colosseum in Rome. There are also many hiking trails here. You can walk around the arena along the Rim Trail, from the sunrise point to the sunset point or vice versa.

I prefer the hiking trail at the bottom to the edge of the Holy Land. The most beautiful season to visit Bryce is definitely winter, when the snow covers the woods in the middle.

Utah's five national parks each offer unique and captivating landscapes. Bryce Canyon is truly exquisite, boasting a canyon as lush as a forest. Experience its breathtaking beauty from the observation decks or explore its breathtaking scenery on foot.

Bryce Canyon National Park is located in a higher altitude area of the Southwest Grand Loop, and the temperature is significantly lower.

Bryce National Park has a main viewing route. If you walk along the main route, the scenic spots are all on the left. You can also drive directly to the highest point and it will be more convenient to walk back.

After visiting all the viewpoints, I hiked three or four trails (most of which start at the viewpoints). The two most recommended routes are the Navajo Loop Trail from Sunset Point and the Queen's Garden Trail from Sunrise Point. These two trails offer the most striking views of Bryce Canyon. You can either hike to the end and then return, or you can simply continue on one trail. If you choose to return, both trails are mostly downhill on the way there and uphill on the way back.

Legend has it that the rocks were formed when animals attempted to transform into humans but failed. Only by visiting the Bryce Canyon rock towers can you truly experience their charm.

As we were about to enter the scenic area, we began to see this kind of landform called "Hudousi". I felt inexplicably excited. Although Bryce Canyon has the word "canyon" in its name, it is not a real canyon, but a huge natural open-air theater formed by erosion along the east side of the Ponsagant Plateau. The national parks in the United States are very interesting. Many of them are named after the discoverers. Even after many years, even if it was a time of war, they would eventually track down the person who first discovered it and name him. Like Horseshoe Bend, Bryce has no guardrails. It is said that this is to protect the environment, but the severely weathered sand is very loose and slippery. It is still very dangerous to walk and take pictures. If you have time to walk to the bottom of the canyon, it will be a different scenery. The canyon cliffs have been eroded by wind and rain for tens of millions of years, with vivid shapes and dazzling orange and red. There are thousands of stone pillars, some like swords piercing the sky, and some like graceful girls. It is also said that evil people were turned into stone pillars and trapped here... It makes people sigh at the wonders of nature and how small humans are. It is recommended to play for half a day. There are few toilets in the scenic area.

The scenery is unique. It is especially beautiful when covered with snow in winter and at sunset and sunrise. If you don't have time, just look at it from the edge. If you have time, walk one or two trails down to the bottom of the valley.

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is closed in winter, so we skipped it because we were too lazy to go. Arriving at Bryce Canyon, we learned the park shuttles don't run in the winter either, so we had to drive to each attraction. Each parking lot is a short walk uphill to a viewing point. If you're only choosing one spot, Inspiration Point is recommended. For a more expansive hike, you can wait for sunset to arrive at Sunset Point, then walk down a bit and then back again. The hike between Sunset Point and Sunrise Point takes about an hour one way, so if you have a shuttle, definitely take the hike; otherwise, you'd hate to have to walk back to get your car.

There are also some arch-like stones in Bryce Canyon. Perhaps stones have feelings and want to get married after being together for a long time.

Bryce Canyon is a bit like a circular theater with more color. If I have time, I can stay for a few days and hike around it. I will come again.

Bryce, the Kingdom of Stone Pillars. While not very large, its scenic beauty is concentrated. It's perfect for watching sunrises and sunsets, and is one of the best stargazing spots in North America.

Having been to Arches and the Grand Canyon, I didn't really feel that much about Canyon. Bryce felt more laid-back, with a sense of self-driving through the sights, and a bit of a check-in at every stop. While there are still photogenic spots, there aren't as many famous landmarks as in other parks. The sunset view here isn't great either. Although there are mentioned sunrise and sunset spots, they're clearly blocked by the mountains, making it impossible to see anything. I wouldn't recommend it.

The scenery is unique, and it's not far from Zion, about a two-hour drive. I highly recommend the Peek-A-Boo hike; the scenery is completely different from just driving through the park. If you're short on time, a walk down from Sunset or Sunrise point is also a good option. The same ascent is required for descent, so do it according to your ability.

I especially love the last photo.

We are not the monarchs of the world, but only worshippers of nature.

Yet now, we sit hand in hand in the valley,

It seems as if all the mountains and hills, and all the purple roads and red dust, belong to us.

In our eyes,

It’s the other person, and the whole world.

I recommend staying in Tropic, as it's closest to the park. The visitor center's shuttle bus is excellent and highly recommended. The classic hike from Sunrise to Sunset is moderately difficult. I recommend parking in Sunrise, taking the shuttle bus to Sunset, and then hiking to Sunrise. This way, the uphill climb is much easier! Due to time constraints, I didn't take the horseback riding route. Overall, it's less crowded and quiet, though a bit sunny, so be sure to stay hydrated.

Bryce National Park and the Grand Canyon are two different geological landforms.

Rocks like bamboo shoots stand in clusters

While Bryce National Park isn't as large or famous as other US national parks, its untouched natural scenery is still breathtaking. While not huge, there are plenty of trails for exploring in depth, though the hikes can be quite tiring. If you're short on time, consider a day or two spent exploring the simple trails to get a feel for the park. The overall style of the park is quite similar, making it a great spot for photography. During the summer, it's also less crowded than Yellowstone, which is another plus.

Only when you reach the top can you see the distance, it is worth driving

The three-hour drive from Page was tiring, but well worth it. The scenery is truly spectacular and unique. We drove to the farthest red dot in the park, then drove back a bit, the scenery getting better and better. The dense cluster of bizarre stalagmites and pillars truly represents God's natural theater. If you have time, you can walk the trails for a closer look, but we ran out of time halfway through.

Here, when I see those popular hikers wandering in the seemingly unreachable valley, I actually feel a little emotional.

While we're still content to simply linger on observation decks, capturing the already formalized beauty before our eyes with our devices, others have long since begun to uncover the mysteries of nature, exploring deeper realms. Don't complain about overcrowding at tourist attractions; how many people dare to set foot in a true paradise on earth?

We took the shuttle bus to Bryce and parked in the large parking lot across from the shuttle. After lunch, we walked two minutes to the information center pick-up point. The bus departed every 5-10 minutes, and the loop took 50 minutes. The bus driver was very welcoming, telling us stories and jokes about Bryce. The information center staff were also very attentive, which is something we really have to give a big thumbs up to the American people. They do the same thing every day, yet they maintain the same passion for every visitor. That's what professionalism is all about!

Following the staff's recommendation, we first took a shuttle bus to Bryce Point, the highest point in the entire park, and then took a bus back one stop to Inspiration Point. Finally, we went to our highlight - Sunset Sunrise Point and a 3-mile hike on the Queen's Garden Navajo Trail.

Everyone else was taking photos as they walked, but my baby and I were the only ones who weren't very enthusiastic about snapping photos. We raced along the trail and arrived first. This trail is one of the best in the United States and the most popular in Bryce. We first walked along the canyon rim from Sunset Point to Sunrise Point, then descended from Sunrise Point into the canyon interior, getting up close to the various rock formations and canyon landforms until we reached a tree-lined path at the bottom of the canyon, and finally ascended back to the rim.

The entire trail is dirt and has no steps, making it suitable for those under 65 and over 5 years old. The entire trail takes about 2 hours to complete. Another thing to note is the shuttle bus route. Bryce takes a single loop, so it is recommended that you plan your route in advance and go directly to the highest point and then walk back, following the order of the bus.

The wind was extremely strong and there were no railings in the entire canyon. I saw many of our group members standing at the very edge to take pictures, which was really creepy and too hard considering the wind that day.

The scenery here is very different from the Grand Canyon and is worth a visit.

The reasons for visiting Bryce and Yuanmou Earth Forest are similar: both are Danxia landforms. However, the highlight of Bryce is the sunrise (though time constraints prevented us from doing so). The Navajo Loop Trail is one of North America's most famous trails. The experience of descending into the valley as the sun rises is breathtaking, but we only experienced it at sunset. Like the Grand Canyon, Bryce offers a free shuttle, but it departs at 8:00 AM (at the entrance) and ends at 7:00 PM, so if you want to experience sunrise and sunset, you'll have to drive yourself.



A long focus is essential for shooting, as it allows you to fully capture the hoodoos. If you go too far, they lose their momentum. Here are some observation points for sunrise and sunset:

Sunrise: Bryce Point, Inspiration Point

In addition, although you don’t need to walk too far to take photos, you can only understand the beauty of Bryce Canyon by walking through their signature trial.

Although Bryce Canyon National Park is 8,000 feet above sea level, I felt the temperature was pleasantly cool and comfortable. The morning sunlight shining on the lightly snow-covered peaks was very beautiful.

The red rocks here are truly magical, especially at sunset – they're incredibly vibrant! The park isn't large, but the walking trails are quite extensive. If you really want to explore the entire park, horseback riding might be more energy-efficient. It's a great place to relax along the way.

The rocks in the Bryce Canyon area (Dakota Sandstone and Tropic Shale) were deposited in warm, shallow waters during the Cretaceous period. Millions of years of erosion and cooling, fueled by mountain building, ultimately created these colorful sculptures. The rocks' pink color is due to iron oxides and manganese. Many arches, natural stone bridges, walls, and windows have also formed here.

Visitors here can choose from a variety of hiking routes to capture the stunning scenery, tailored to their schedule. Group tours are limited to viewing the scenery from the Queen's Garden boardwalk. Self-driving drivers have a variety of options, including even descending to the valley floor for a closer look.

I've been there in both winter and summer, and it's possible to complete the tour in a day. I recommend the Navaja Loop and Queens Garden Trail.

It's a well-worth-seeing spot, with unique scenery, mostly made of weathered rocks. I was particularly impressed by a stalagmite, which was already very thin, perhaps having weathered away decades ago. For those afraid of heights, the ascent and descent might be a bit challenging, but it's a beautiful place, perfect for watching the sunset and sunrise.

Bryce is worth staying overnight. You can see great sunrises and sunsets. The hiking trails are also great. I will definitely go back next time I go.

This is a place with a special western feel, very relaxing, quiet and spectacular!

Bryce Canyon is very beautiful and stunning, and well worth a visit.

It can be said to be a miniature Grand Canyon. If you are in a hurry, you can actually visit all the main attractions in just half a day.

Gazing at the infinite breadth of the Grand Canyon and facing the uncanny workmanship of the Creator, everyone is filled with emotion and reluctant to leave.

The uniquely shaped canyon takes on different colors under the sunlight.

Due to the high altitude and strong sun, I experienced symptoms similar to altitude sickness for the first time here, such as dizziness, especially when walking fast.

The scenery is nice and you can drive to various attractions.

The red rock canyon is very special, and it makes you marvel at the wonders of nature.

A true photogenic spot! I've been there twice and the scenery is truly unique, with weathered stone pillars resembling terracotta warriors, neatly arranged in the valley. There are several hiking trails within the park, and we chose the easiest, which took about an hour round trip. You can drive between points, but walking is a bit longer.

I'd only heard of Zion, not Bryce, so I was skeptical. But the customer service staff told me Bryce was truly beautiful, and once I got there, I realized how stunning it was. The drive was quite long, about 4-5 hours, but the bus had Wi-Fi, and the guide provided narration as we drove, which was quite interesting. We even got a glimpse of Area 51 and various deserts from a distance.



Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park in southwestern Utah, USA. Despite its name, Bryce Canyon is not a true canyon, but rather a vast natural amphitheater carved by erosion along the eastern face of the Ponsagant Plateau. Its unique geological formations, called hoodoos, are formed by wind, river water, and ice erosion, as well as lakebed sedimentary rock. The red, orange, and white rocks within them create a unique natural landscape, earning it the nickname "a temple of natural stone figurines." (From Baidu Encyclopedia)



To put it simply, the more beautiful ones you see in the photos are called hoodoos.

As we get closer to Bryce Canyon, we can gradually see yellow mountains covered with snow.



The colors in front of us are so vivid, the sky is so blue, the mountains are so bright, and the snow is so white. Everyone can't help but sigh that it is so beautiful!

The ticket price is really good, 30$ per car~

After paying the fee at a place similar to a checkpoint (I think you paid on the bus), getting the map, you enter the national park!



Drive along the scenic spots marked on the map. After a few minutes, you will see many cars stopped. Follow those cars and you can walk to the viewing area!

Although it was very cold that day, fortunately the weather was great and the sun was shining brightly. The yellow rocks and white snow on the mountains formed a sharp contrast with the blue sky. It was a spectacular sight!



Even the three friends who had been to the Grand Canyon were fascinated by the scenery in front of them, just like KK.

After getting tired of looking at this hill, we drove to the next attraction.



There are more than ten scenic spots marked on the map of this national park, and you can only travel back and forth freely by car.

It is said that the best time to visit Bryce Canyon is in the morning at sunrise and in the evening, because the light hits the layers of rocks, creating different light and shadow differences, which makes it even more beautiful.



Although we missed the sunrise, we luckily did not miss the sunset in Bryce Canyon.

Bryce Canyon, located in southern Utah, on the north bank of the Colorado River, is a tourist attraction renowned for its bizarrely shaped and vibrantly colored rocks. Named after Ebenezer Bryce, a Scottish pioneer who settled in the area in 1875, the canyon contains fourteen valleys up to 1,000 feet deep. The rocks, eroded by wind, frost, rain, and snow, have been etched into over 60 shades of red, reddish red, yellow, and pale yellow.

Bryce Canyon is the scalloped edge of a large rock mesa, not a true canyon. It's a series of large, circular depressions carved by erosion into the Paunshagunt Plateau in southwestern Utah. Much of the formation Bryce Canyon sits on resembles a slice of bread with one side gnawed. Erosion of the pink cliffs has formed a dozen or so large caves that define the eastern edge of the plateau.

Highway 12 has received high praise from international netizens, offering abundant wildlife along the way. We only saw two different species of deer twice, both at dusk. Much of the road traverses the Gobi Desert, occasionally crossing ridges bordered by deep valleys. Bryce National Park is the Western National Park with the highest expectations and the greatest contrasts. Bryce National Park has been praised highly by netizens, perhaps due to its proximity to Las Vegas and the high number of visitors. The so-called "dozen viewpoints" offer views from different angles around the central valley. Unlike other national parks, Bryce National Park features bamboo-like sandstone formations throughout the valley, creating a stunning view from the valley floor at sunset. Numerous hiking trails lead down to the valley floor, but visiting Bryce National Park solely for the scenic vista would be a waste. If time is tight, a day is sufficient; all viewpoints in the park are accessible by car, and the scenery is largely the same.

If you have enough time, you should go down to the bottom of the valley and take a walk. You will never regret it.

There are cabins and hotels within the park, so if you're wealthy or have a partner, you might want to try them out, though they're quite expensive! But forget about it in winter.

Tickets are $30 per car.

There is only one hotel at the entrance of the park, which is very expensive. You can stay in Tropic, a small town 10 kilometers away.

Bryce Canyon National Park is famous for its Danxia landforms, also known as Hoodoos. Defined as "terrestrial red-bed landforms with steep cliffs," Danxia landforms are formed from red rock layers deposited in inland basins. Over millions of years of geological evolution, these layers were cut and eroded by water, forming clusters of red mountainous masses. Danxia landforms are primarily found in China, the western United States, Central Europe, and Australia, with China being the most widespread. As of January 31, 2008, 790 sites of Danxia landforms had been discovered in China, spread across 26 provinces and autonomous regions (Wikipedia). Zhangye Danxia National Geopark in Gansu, my country, has also become increasingly popular in recent years, often appearing on television programs.



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Bryce National Park encompasses a vast Danxia Basin. Its main tourist facilities (visitor center, restaurants, campgrounds, and driveways) are concentrated high up on the basin's western edge. These include four viewing platforms, stretching from north to south: Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point, and Bryce Point. These platforms differ only in their perspectives on the basin below. Because these platforms are connected by connecting roads, the classic Bryce driving route, which is now the route chosen by all tour groups, is to visit these four viewing platforms.



For a more in-depth exploration, there are various hiking trails that descend to the basin floor, offering views of the Danxia landscape from various angles, and even allowing you to touch the stunning red rocks. The Queens/Navajo Combination Loop between sunrise and sunset points is highly recommended, considered one of the best three-mile hikes in the world. It's a must-do!

The bus drivers here also double as tour guides. Since they're local guides, they all speak fluent American English, which was a real headache for us. My most memorable experience while here was when a local American tourist saw me smoking and asked to borrow a cigarette. Knowing cigarettes are expensive in the US, I gave him two. As I was about to board the bus after the tour, he came over, spoke a lot of English, and then offered me half a pack of Marlboros. Just look at the quality of this foreigner!

I have to recommend it. The park is very distinctive. The stones in the canyon are like super sculptures and are colorful. Especially from sunrise to 9 am when the sun shines into the canyon, it is very, very beautiful.

I took a helicopter around and was amazed by the wonders of nature.