Zion National Park

Parking spaces in Zion National Park are very tight. If there are no spaces in the parking lot, you can only park in Springdale, and the parking fee is slightly more expensive.

There is a short distance from the parking lot to the shuttle bus stop. The station is very crowded. It seems that this is a place that Americans like very much.

We took a car to the starting point of the hike at Angel's Landing, The Grotto Picnic Area - Kayenta Trail. Fortunately, Angel's Landing, which had been closed due to sandstorms, was opened two days before our arrival. They gave us a map when we entered the gate. The markings were very clear, so we could just look at the map to find where we wanted to go.

The 3.6km hike along the West Rim Trail to Angel's Landing took just over an hour one way and a little over two hours round trip. Due to the steep climb and the photo ops, the round trip took an estimated 4 hours. (Remember to bring water.)

At first, the road was all sandy and dusty. Halfway up the mountain, there were all sorts of big spiral turns. There were already a lot of people coming down the mountain, and they would greet me in a friendly way: "You are almost here!" Hahahahahahahaha!

I arrived at the starting point of the Huashan Sword Contest and finally understood why the foreigners were wearing short-sleeved shirts and shorts. It was very cold at the foot of the mountain. At the beginning, I was complaining about these people not being afraid of the cold, but when I got here, I finally understood.

Then we started climbing. It was very steep, but it was the gentlest part of the trail. I didn't take out my camera or even my phone the whole time. It was a tough climb. We met a lot of cute little squirrels on the way, so please don't feed them.

It’s easy to go up the mountain but hard to go down. The ancients said it’s true!!! Everyone, come and experience it if you have the chance.

On March 10, 2020, we spent the morning exploring Zion National Park, hiking only one route: Angel's Landing Trail. This trail is notoriously dangerous, with 10 people fatally falling from it since 2004. I had to use all four legs to complete the hike; it was truly treacherous. The entire hike took four hours and was incredibly tiring.



However, we couldn't contain our pride in conquering the top of the mountain. Although we are not professional hikers, there are many elderly people who challenge Angel's Landing. This is why we insisted on climbing the entire trail. Our willpower finally overcame our fear and fatigue, and we succeeded in the challenge. This is a hiking trail that does not allow failure. If you are not careful, you will fall into the abyss.



【Safety Tips】

Therefore, we advise everyone to wear non-slip shoes, avoid this trail on rainy days, and be fully prepared. Angel's Peak is rated as Strenuous, meaning the highest level of difficulty, so those with limited stamina should avoid attempting it. Your life is paramount.

Zion National Park, located in southwestern Utah, is renowned for its vibrantly colored canyons. Established in 1919, it covers approximately 60,700 hectares. Zion Canyon, the park's focal point, is approximately 24 kilometers long and less than a kilometer wide, or even less than a meter. In some places, two people standing side by side can touch the canyon walls. The canyon reaches depths of 2,000 to 3,000 meters, with walls that are almost perpendicular to the ground, creating a treacherous and challenging climb. The canyon's vibrant colors, ranging from dark red to orange, lavender, and pink, create a vibrant, ever-changing shimmer in the sunlight. Add to this the fresh green of the surrounding poplars, ash, and maple trees, and the vibrant green of the vegetation and lichens on the cliffs, and the sunlight adds to the enchanting beauty of the scenery. Zion Canyon is most famous for its solitary peak, known as the "Great White Throne." Rising majestically from the canyon floor, this 427-meter peak boasts a layered rock formation, red at the base, gradually fading to pale red and white as it ascends. Lush green trees crown the peak, creating a graceful presence, like a magnificent pillar of jade amidst the vibrant canyon. Once a sacred site for Mormon pioneers, "Zion" means "God's Celestial City." However, its image as a pilgrimage site has gradually faded, and its role as a haven for recreation has transformed it into a veritable "paradise on earth."

Zion National Park, located in Springdale, southern Utah, covers an area of approximately 593 square kilometers. Its main attraction is the 24-kilometer-long Zion Canyon, which reaches a depth of 800 meters at its deepest point. Tributaries of the Virgin River flow through both sides of the canyon.

After visiting Bryce Park, we came to Zion Park. Zion Park is a purely natural park with beautiful natural scenery and unique geological features. Our bus stopped at two points in the park. The first one was "Chessboard Mountain". I asked the tour guide about the second one and he said it was Zion Park. I was speechless. In fact, the tour guide didn't know the name of its landscape, but for us, the beautiful scenery is irresistible, so who cares what the place name is!

On the way back to Las Vegas from the Grand Canyon and Page, you can drive north through Zion National Park, which is a more enjoyable option and saves you a full day of driving. Zion National Park is located in the state of Utah, and admission is $35 per car. We visited in late January. The entrance to Zion is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with tall pines and cypresses lining the roadside. Under the bright sunshine, the vibrant white snow and dense forest create a fairytale-like atmosphere. After passing through the mountains near the entrance, you'll reach the north-south scenic driveway. This driveway follows a stream, winding through hills and jungle along the way. You can hear the gurgling stream flowing nearby, making it a truly relaxing experience. The further you go, the more foliage you'll find, and near the end, the hillsides are covered in patches of cacti, a truly pleasant sight. At the end of the driveway is a parking lot, essentially the entrance to the valley, where you can hike further in and through the valley. We parked and wandered around for a while, and spotted a family of deer calmly grazing. They kept getting closer, a truly adorable sight.

For the convenience of tourists, the park provides shuttle buses that stop at several major scenic spots. Zion National Park is home to over 300 bird species and 80 animal species. On the way back, I happened to encounter some blue sheep that were also "going home."

There are many ways to explore Zion National Park: 1. Take the park's free propane-powered shuttle bus up the main canyon to the Thunawa Temple; 2. Tour the area by bicycle; 3. Canyon tracing. Zion is the most popular canyon tracing center in the United States. Popular routes include Pine Creek and Mystery Canyon. Zion has 50 skill-intensive canyons, categorized as downclimbing or rappelling. The most challenging canyons feature long passes and potholes that require rigging and specialized techniques to escape. I didn't have time to try it this time, but I'd love to try canyon tracing next time.

This place is actually best suited for hiking. I parked my car in the parking lot and then walked. The scenic area has a bus which is quite convenient. There are nearly 10 hiking routes of various sizes. If you can walk The Narrows and Angel's Landing, they are the most famous and have the most classic scenery. There is a section where you have to wade through water, which is impossible without special shoes. Sunrise and dusk are always the most beautiful scenery. The red mountains in the scenic area will always linger in my memory.

Remember that there are not many parking spaces here, and there are even waiting times in many places, so be sure to get there early!

The road leading to the park gate is lined with charming little houses. Private cars are not allowed deep into the park; all vehicles must park at the foot of the park. It's truly different from other parks. I struggled to find the closest parking lot to the Green Line bus and visitor center. It took a while to finally find a spot, and I was so happy! The Green Line bus is the main route through Zion Park, covering almost every scenic spot. Occasionally, tiny, skinny squirrels would scurry out along the road, searching for food. These squirrels are incredibly clever, not only fearless of people, but also rummaging through their pockets for edibles. Every so often, there's a viewpoint down to the river. Some ingenious individuals have built towers out of river rocks, a miniature version of "white stones on white towers."

We originally wanted to park the car directly at the visitor center and then take the shuttle bus for the tour, but the parking spaces at the visitor center were full that day, so we had to exit the park and park the car in the town of Springdale outside the south gate before taking the shuttle bus into the park.

When we looked up at the Virgin River, we found that some of the rocks on the mountain actually had a metallic luster. I wonder if this has any connection with the "Tin" in Zion National Park.

The park's visitor center is located inside the park's south gate, which is where we originally planned to enter. However, our GPS directed us to the east gate, where we saw the famous Qipan Mountain.



There are many birds and animals in the park, such as antelopes, squirrels, etc.

From the East Gate to the South Gate, the road is picturesque and there are many viewing spots where you can stop.

The hotels in the park, surrounded by mountains, are also very popular, although they are quite expensive.

Zion National Park is a national park with a strong participation in outdoor activities, where you can climb rocks, trace rivers and hike.

The stunning scenery of Zion National Park can only be appreciated on foot. The park offers numerous trails, ranging from short walks of just an hour with a return trip to those taking over ten hours. The most famous is Angel's Landing Trail, one of the top ten trails in the United States. This trail requires both wading and rock climbing skills.

Narrow Trail is a 10-mile long water hiking trail.

The sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park are named after the biblical figures Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Without any research, wading experience, or equipment, we bravely embarked on Zion National Park's highest trail, Trail 9. We braved the water for five or six hours without hesitation, earning a three-star outdoor activity difficulty rating. Trail 7, Weeping Rock, earned a two-star rating. Upon entering, we looked at the map and assumed the land and water routes were parallel, meaning we could simply follow the water route to the bus stop. This misconception led us to go too deep, forcing us to backtrack. Finally, we learned from the others. To summarize the essential equipment: Clothes should be quick-drying, shorts, and a sweatshirt. Shoes and socks should be durable, non-slip, and designed to prevent foreign objects from getting into your shoes. We also needed a wooden stick or specialized pole to aid navigating the rapids. This helps with balance and provides a base of support, forming a triangle shape for stability.

Unfortunately, we didn't get to visit the most distinctive areas of ZION this time, such as Angel's Landing and the Narrows. The scenery on the trail we took was quite ordinary, not much different from some famous mountain scenic spots in China. Parking is limited inside the park, so we had no choice but to park outside the park and paid $20 for parking. In ZION, you can see some small squirrels asking tourists for food, but feeding them will reportedly result in a fine.

Parking is a challenge at Zion National Park. We entered through the west gate, where numerous LED signs advised parking outside the park and boarding the guided tour bus. We drove in and parked at the third stop, Junction. With our backpacks filled with filming gear, a drone, and two bottles of water, we boarded the bus and departed.

I think the section of Zion that can be visited by tour bus is the least distinctive section of the scenery. Maybe it’s because we don’t have the energy to hike those several miles of trails. Maybe the view overlooking the canyon after reaching the top of the mountain would be nice.

Zion Park can be entered from the west gate and exited from the east gate. The terrain of the road from the Junction to the east is very distinctive, with no two mountains alike. Zion's terrain is very unique and different. The mountains are red and white, and are full of charming curves, as if they were painted with a thick brush. The trajectory of each brush hair is clearly imprinted on the stone, making the whole picture full of rhythm. I wonder what kind of crustal movement can create such a spectacle.

Self-driving is recommended for the national park; you can stop at any attraction as you wish. P.S. If you're driving, you only need to pay at the entrance. American parks don't have entrance fees; you can simply drive in. Admission is charged per person per vehicle. The park is large and there's no shuttle bus, so driving is more convenient. However, some foreigners hike and bike through the park, and those who do are truly brave. We spent half a day exploring the area, so we had to visit some of the attractions from the car. There's a tunnel inside the park that was once used by horse-drawn carriages but is now used by cars. Because the tunnel is so narrow, vehicles entering and leaving the park are separated by sections. Park rangers are stationed at the entrances in both directions. When the last vehicle in one direction is cleared, they hand a small white wooden stick to the passenger seat. When that vehicle exits the tunnel, the park ranger in the opposite direction takes the stick and clears the vehicle on their side. They then hand the stick to the last vehicle on their side, and so on. This process of clearing vehicles is repeated.

Located in Utah, this scenic spot is a great place for hiking and trekking. With unique geological features and magnificent natural scenery, and carefully planned hiking routes, you'll have an unforgettable day if you love to get close to nature.

The scenery is very contrasting, with cliffs everywhere, and it is worth stopping to appreciate it before continuing on the road.

In the summer, I would go to the Narrows, and in colder weather, I would go to Angel's Landing. Of course, these two most famous routes require more physical strength.

We visited several national parks along the way, each with its own unique charm. Zion National Park's scenery isn't particularly unique by comparison; it's known for its hiking trails. On our first day, it was rainy and snowy, and the mountains were covered in fog and mist, making it difficult to see anything. We hiked again the next morning and felt much better. I wonder if this is the "Angel's Descend" scene (zoom in to see the mountaintop)?

It's truly my top pick and I absolutely recommend it. The Grand Canyon is completely desert. Zion is the only place with mountains, water, trees, and flowers! For hiking, you absolutely have to go to the famous Angel's Landing! It's quite far! People say the cable car is difficult, but it's actually quite easy. As long as you have good balance and hold onto the chains, you can climb all the way up. Up there, you really feel like you're close to the sky. I didn't quite get that Angel's Landing vibe, but it's truly amazing! A park with its own red carpet is definitely worth the extravagance!

I thought I had to pay a $30 ticket as a toll, but it turned out to be some kind of festival that day, so the tickets were free. I was so lucky.

It's suitable for hiking. When I passed by, I saw many locals holding hiking poles and playing here. (Tip: This park is characterized by red roads.) There is a long and narrow tunnel on the way through.

Zion is a national park that's incredibly physically demanding. If you're looking for outdoor activities like hiking, rock climbing, and wading, I highly recommend visiting Zion. Its two main trails: Angel's Landing, which is quite challenging, is worth the effort. I've hiked Mount Huashan, and the last half-mile of this Zion trail is almost entirely climbing, so I think it's even steeper. The Narrows is also a must-do, offering a unique experience, and it's hard to find such hiking trails in China. If you visit in autumn, you'll be able to see the autumn scenery of Zion, and The Narrows is relatively easy to complete. If you visit in summer, you'll definitely want to experience the thrills and excitement.

To enter the national park, you need to walk a very exciting zigzag winding mountain road (Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway). You need to queue for about 20 minutes to pass through the tunnel. During this time, you can see three mountain goats on the cliff.

After that, we drove all the way inside. It was very lively, with hotels, restaurants, bicycle and mountaineering equipment rental points. The parking lot was quite tight and required a fee. We took a shuttle bus for the tour. The whole journey took 80 minutes, with 9 stops in between. There was a bus every 5 minutes. In fact, it was more frequent than this and the waiting time was very short.

Unlike other parks, the Zion Canyon Information Center isn't prominently located along the way. Instead, you need to pass the Zion Canyon Park ticket office again, where you'll also need to show your annual pass. My first visit was just to the information center, so I didn't bring my pass. Later, I pleaded with the ticket office and they let me through.

The main way to get to Zion Park is by shuttle bus. There are many hiking routes in the information center. The most difficult ones include Angle Landing, which requires you to climb up with a rope.

We chose two relatively simple hiking routes, Weeping Rock and Riverside walk (temple of sinawava). We had originally planned to go to Emeral pool trail, but according to the introduction, it was closed due to falling rocks.

The Weeping Rock Trail is very short. As you walk up it, you'll see water drops falling from the rocks, making them look like they're crying. Children love playing here and deliberately walk through the water drops to get wet. The Riverside Walk is a comfortable walk along the river, with a gentle breeze and small trees on both sides. The children threw stones into the river and refused to leave. Afterwards, they saw deer and many squirrels, and they weren't afraid at all.

The tour guide said the first place we'd visit was a rather boring Qipan Mountain, with lines on it resembling a chessboard. After a brief stop, the guide asked if it looked nice. We all said yes, and the guide said, "If you think this is beautiful! What are we going to do later?" Hahahaha.

After a brief stop, the bus journeyed through Western Zion National Park. Because the bus hugged the rock face, it felt even more immersive than Bryce Canyon. The entire national park was magnificent and awe-inspiring. After a while, the bus passed through a tunnel carved into the mountains. Every so often, on the right-hand side, there were skylights of varying sizes. The guide reminded us to look closely. The first skylight was the smallest, but everyone on the bus responded with a "Wow!" The guide said, "If you're already exclaiming like that, there's more to come!" Hahaha... As we reached the back windows, each one got bigger, and our exclamations grew louder and louder!

After we passed the tunnel, the tour guide said that if there were no more parking spots on the roadside, we wouldn't be able to get out and see the sights. Luckily, we were lucky enough to find a spot, so we got out and stayed for a while.

After checking out of Las Vegas, we headed to Zion National Park, a journey of about an hour and a half. One of the great things about the US is that no matter how big or beautiful a national park is, if you drive into it, you'll only be charged one car. If I remember correctly, our car was charged $25.



We took a cable car from the park parking lot to a mountain pass. At the foot of the mountain was a stream. The water in the stream was barely above our ankles, but my husband said that if we continued along the stream, the deepest part would be up to our waists. Across the stream was a gathering place for rock climbers. My husband and his friends had backpacked there, but since we were traveling with our kids, we decided to give up.



The scenery in the park is nice, especially when you hike 4 or 5 kilometers along the stream and feel the freshness and beauty brought by nature.

I've been there in both summer and winter, it's great, I recommend Angels Landing

This is the largest national park in the western United States, rich in animal resources and also suitable for hiking.

This national park is absolutely worth a visit! It's beautiful and offers a wide variety of experiences—hiking at Angeles Landing, wading through the Narrows and Subway, and canyoning. Visit in both winter and summer, and definitely avoid the tour groups!

Zion National Park (also known as Zion National Park) is located in Springdale, Utah, in the southwestern United States. Mormons discovered the canyon in 1858 and settled there in the early 1860s. In 1909, Mukuntuweap National Monument was established to protect the canyon. In 1919, the monument was expanded and renamed Zion National Park (Zion is an ancient Hebrew word meaning "sanctuary" or "temple"). The Kolob section was declared a separate Zion National Monument in 1937 and merged into Zion National Park in 1956.

Zion National Park isn't large, with its red roads paved through the valley, blending seamlessly with the crimson mountains, creating a captivating landscape. This park is primarily dedicated to hiking, with numerous trails and numerous hotels catering to RV hikers. Today, being the weekend and free, was incredibly crowded.

Compared with other nearby geological parks, Zion's scenery is not very stunning, but its public services are 100 points and it is suitable for family travel.

Strictly speaking, I didn't really visit this place, as I didn't enter the scenic area; I just passed through. However, I did spend quite a bit of time wandering around the town at the foot of the river. It's a big town, so there's a lot to see. The locals highly recommended we visit the park, but unfortunately, we didn't have enough time.

After Bryce Canyon, we had a buffet lunch and then drove about two hours to Zion National Park. While the scenery here wasn't as spectacular as Bryce Canyon, it still had its own unique beauty. The distinctive feature was the reddish-brown road, which, while man-made, was quite interesting. Furthermore, the entire national park is very self-guided. You can take the park's minibus to various trails and follow the designated paths up the mountain; you're not allowed to drive up the mountain.



Mount Zion, located in southwestern Utah, is renowned for its vibrantly colored canyons. Established in 1919, it covers an area of 60,700 hectares. Zion Canyon, the focal point of the park's scenery, is approximately 24 kilometers long and less than a kilometer wide, or even less than a meter. In some places, two people standing side by side can touch the canyon walls. The canyon is 2,000 to 3,000 meters deep, with walls that are almost perpendicular to the ground, creating a treacherous and daunting climb. Zion Canyon's most famous feature is the solitary peak known as the "Great White Throne." Rising majestically from the canyon floor, this 427-meter-tall peak boasts a distinctive gradation of rock color, starting with a red base that gradually fades to a lighter red and white. Lush green trees crown the peak, creating a graceful, elegant pillar of jade amidst the vibrant canyon. Mount Zion was once a sacred site for Mormon pioneers, and "Mount Zion" means "God's Heavenly City." Now, its image as a pilgrim site is gradually being forgotten, and its use as a place of entertainment has made it a true "paradise on earth."



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Highly recommended, the Narrows are so beautiful. Have you ever hiked in the water? No, then why not go!



Zion is an ancient Hebrew word meaning "sanctuary" or "temple," which is why Zion National Park is often translated as "Zion National Park" in China. It seems some people also transliterate it as "Zion National Park." This national park is much less well-known in China than Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. Being relatively uninformed, I had never heard of it before. It wasn't until an American friend from my lab came back from a trip and showed us photos that I learned about this wonderful place. Zion National Park is primarily known for its valleys and streams, and its most famous attractions are the Narrows, a water-based hiking trail, and Angels Landing, a hiking trail that's even more dangerous than Mount Hua.

This is a sedimentary sandstone national park formed over 150 million years (Mesozoic Era), with nine different geological stages. Unfortunately, I am not a geologist, so after returning, I found that there are very few things I can understand.

By the time we reached the narrow path, the sunlight had already set, so it didn't feel like the photos we'd seen in magazines and online. The water was so high that we couldn't make it through.

The scenery of Zion Park is opposite to that of the Grand Canyon - the Grand Canyon National Park mainly overlooks the magnificent Grand Canyon of Colorado from a high vantage point, while Zion Park enters the bottom of Zion Canyon, winds its way through the narrow canyon, and enjoys the scenery of the valley floor and both sides of the canyon.

There are mountains, water, people and small animals, and it is full of vitality. It contrasts with the wasteland and desert I have seen before, and it feels very comfortable.

The biggest feeling when visiting Zion is the protection of the natural landscape by the United States. The theme of the day is to play with various squirrels. They are not afraid of people at all and run directly to ask for food.

One of the most famous hikes in Utah, USA, is Angel's Landing in Zion National Park. This 8.7km/5.4mi sternuous trail reaches a peak of 1,488 meters. The entire route is generally easy and flat, with only the last mile being a challenging climb. From the summit, you'll enjoy a panoramic view of the entire canyon thanks to its unique location. However, this is not the highest point in Zion.

After reaching Angels Landing, you can go back to the Visitor Center and buy a summit certificate with peace of mind (why it’s not issued). It seems that no one would pretend to have reached the summit to buy this thing.

The easiest way to live in Zion is camping. Just prepare a suitable tent, a moisture-proof mat or an air mattress, a sleeping bag and $20 and you're done. Don't worry if you don't know how to set up a tent. If you want to learn, you can learn it quickly with a little hands-on ability. Those who are in the late stage of laziness can buy those quick-set tents.

Zion park meets the various needs of tourists, including walking, climbing, rock climbing, playing in the water, cycling, and leisure for the whole family.

Honestly, Zion Park is a fantastic place for tourism and leisure. With the Virgin River running through it, it's even more spiritual than other parks in the West. The town at the north gate boasts international restaurants, and as long as you have the money and the time, you'll be completely at home.

As soon as we entered Zion National Park, the scenery on both sides changed significantly. We were used to the western plains and our eyes were brightened.

Zion is famous for its many hiking trails, the most famous of which are Angel's Landing Trail, one of the top ten trails in the United States, and the Narrow Trail, a 10-mile-long underwater hike that goes uphill and into the water. Canyon Over Look Trail is also very good.

There are tall and steep cliffs and canyons with beautiful scenery and rich species.

I plan to take a quick look. In fact, compared to the Grand Canyon, Zion is more worth visiting, such as hiking and staying in a tent.

I will come here to have fun if I have the chance in the future.

Zion, not far from Bryce, has a unique geography and diverse biotopes, allowing for more unusual plant and animal species to survive.

One of the best national parks for hiking in the United States, with nearly 10 hiking trails of various sizes.

Here you can feel the nature very well, with mountains and water, and you can encounter animals unexpectedly at any time.

Actually, there is no special scenery here. It is just like a park near home. It is very comfortable to walk around.

It's perfect for hiking, but unfortunately the road ahead is closed in winter, so we just walked around and then went back.

It's a beautiful view from the moment you enter the gate, but the road is still very winding and there will be traffic jams. It will take about half an hour to reach the visitor center.

I absolutely have to warn you: ZION's parking lot is ridiculously small, with room for only a handful of cars. I was driving forward while searching for a spot, and before I knew it, I'd driven out of the South Gate... When I asked the management, they said there were indeed no more parking spaces inside the park, and we had to find parking on the roadside near the South Gate. So we drove quite a distance before we found a spot... But they did say there was a shuttle bus to the park, which was ridiculous...

I loved this place after seeing other people's photos, so I decided to go here instead of Bryce Canyon and Antelope Canyon. However, there aren't many comprehensive guides online about ZION, so I decided to give a comprehensive summary~~!

First of all, ZION has an East Gate and a South Gate. If you come all the way from Page like me, you will pass through the East Gate. There is only one road from the East Gate to the Visitor Center. The route is slightly winding and passes through a tunnel. The whole journey takes about 30 minutes, and then you will arrive at the Visitor Center.

The visitor center is very close to the South Gate

ZION is one of the world's top 10 hiking destinations, which means you can't avoid climbing mountains and wading through water when you come here...

For someone like me, walking around in slippers is really unprofessional. So try to wear hiking shoes. If you need to wade through water, try to bring crutches. Of course, you have to pay to buy crutches in the park. However, if you walk narrow, a cane or a stick is absolutely necessary, otherwise it will be very dangerous.

For photography equipment, definitely choose the simplest. I only brought a 24-70mm lens to ZION. If you're not really interested in photography, choose a lightweight camera. After all, climbing a mountain is heavy and wading through water can easily damage it.

Dress as simply as possible, just wear shorts and a sun hat, because it's too sunny. Be sure to bring enough water so you don't run out of water on the mountain. However, there are places to get water at the bus stops, so if you run out of water, leave your bottle behind.

The shuttle bus departs from the visitor center and takes 30 minutes. There are many buses, but they are often full and you may have to stand.

Private cars were previously allowed to use this shuttle bus route, but this has now been cancelled due to environmental concerns, so we can only use the shuttle bus.

There is a hotel at the south gate, very close

Go west from the South Gate and you will see beautiful scenery along the way.

The canyons in the park are carved out like the work of nature, with cliffs soaring into the sky.

The river meanders through the mountains.

The fee for Zion National Park is also $25 per vehicle, valid for 7 days;

Coming from Panguitch, you enter through the East Gate and exit through the West Gate. Tourist facilities are all next to the West Gate. If time permits, it is recommended to stay overnight.

Highway 9 after entering Ximen is quite dangerous, especially the section with a sudden drop in altitude and many twists and turns, so please be careful.

It is completely different from the national parks I visited before. The previous ones can be said to be majestic, but Zion is full of the spirit of ingenuity and the roads are more dangerous.

Zion National Park is a beautiful park. After entering and parking your car, you can take the park's tour bus to the scenic area. While it's not very crowded on weekdays, it can be packed on weekends, especially with families visiting in RVs. Driving through Zion to Bryce and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is also very popular.

ZION is a great place for walking and climbing. After the quiet time at 10 o'clock, the whole camp was very quiet. Nini and I took a walk outside. There was a supermarket just a 10-minute walk away. It had everything. Nini was very happy.

After all, the park is quite large and the restrooms are convenient. I wanted to light a fire, but it seemed like it was someone else's campsite, so that would be too rude.

Zion is filled with flaky brick-red rocks, and it surprisingly became the highest-rated national park on this trip!

As soon as I entered Lake Mead, I found that driving through the national parks in the United States was so comfortable. There were no cars along the way, and I was accompanied by blue sky and white clouds. The specially prepared Bluetooth speaker played my favorite songs. The feeling was indescribable.

It may not be very famous, but it is also an important national park in the western United States.

However, Zion National Park is too big, and we only planned to pass through it, so we could only see a very limited amount of its scenery.

The typical red and tan Navajo sandstone mountains look like a layered cake, don't you think? The roads in the park are very narrow, two lanes each way, and the sides are very close to the mountain. Our car was quite long, so it was a bit difficult to get used to it at first.



But it is understandable. After all, it is not easy to carve a road through the Navajo sandstone.

You'll need to buy a ticket to ZION National Park, which is valid for 7 days depending on the type of car you drive. If you have enough time, you can spend 2 or 3 days there.

Hiking in Zion is no easy feat. Unlike the smooth, mountain-climbing trails found in China, some were built with the goal of minimizing damage to the existing mountain. There's virtually no path at all. In some places, the edge is a hundred-meter cliff, making it difficult for people to cross paths, as the path is protected by chains.

It is actually a long canyon with mountains on both sides and a gurgling stream in the canyon, which is very beautiful. After entering Zion National Park, although the winding mountain road is not easy to walk, the spectacular level is absolutely world-class.

We also spotted many wild goats grazing leisurely on the hillside. They all looked very strong and were not afraid of passers-by taking pictures. This was the first time we saw large wild animals on this trip.

The visitor center is not easy to find. If you are not careful, you will miss the sign. We took many detours before we found this visitor center hidden deep in the woods.

The charm of Zion National Park lies in its ability to offer a unique experience for all visitors. Unlike other parks, which offer a single experience, Zion National Park offers hiking, water play, creek biking, and rock climbing. Consequently, most families come to Zion National Park in their enormous RVs, camping for a week and enjoying a different activity each day. I saw many elderly and children in Zion National Park, as well as many professional rock climbers. It truly is a destination for all ages.

Zion National Park, located in Utah in the southwestern United States, boasts a pure beauty, completely different from the grandeur of the Grand Canyon, yet delicate and tranquil. The park offers numerous scenic spots along the way for photos and souvenirs. The road isn't very wide, but there are absolutely no safety hazards. We were deeply impressed by the principle of "people-oriented" during this trip.

Zion National Park is a park that is completely explored on foot. Walking 1 or 2 kilometers only shows the surface of the park. If you want to see the essence of the park, you have to walk at least 6 to 10 kilometers and have sufficient hiking equipment.

We also visited the famous Zion National Park. I found that the attractions praised so highly in travelogues were immediately dulled by our fleeting visit. The only detail I can recall about Zion is a long tunnel with five windows. The first three were small, while the last two were larger. From the dark tunnel, I could clearly see the mountains outside. It was a magical experience.

The scenery along the way was also nice. I remember there was a section of the road that passed between two mountains. American cars drive very fast. If you drive straight, there is nothing special. But when you encounter a mountain, the road is winding and there are many cars driving fast in rows. It feels like a blockbuster movie.

I knew very little about Zion National Park in Utah before visiting, but once there, I couldn't forget it. As a sacred site for Mormons, the natural scenery is incredibly majestic. We drove from the top of the canyon to the bottom. The steep winding road and the sheer cliffs on either side left everyone in the car speechless. It's a place absolutely worth visiting; you'll know once you get there.

Zion National Park features two canyons: Kolob Canyons in the north and Zion Canyon in the south. Kolob Arch in Kolob Canyon, at 310 feet (94.5 meters), is the world's largest natural arch. However, getting to the arch is challenging; it requires a 14-mile round-trip mountain hike.

Here we took a scenic sightseeing bus to the main attractions of the canyon. It turns out that private cars are not allowed on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. We could only take a quick look at the main attractions. We walked along the creek for a while and even saw a deer.

To prevent excessive vehicle traffic, vehicles are prohibited from entering the park through the south entrance. Private vehicles can park in the adjacent parking lot and take the shuttle bus. There are stops at each major attraction in the park, allowing passengers to hop on and off freely.

At this time, the weather had turned from winter to summer and was starting to get warmer. We visited the Chessboard Stone, the majestic Chibi, the gurgling streams, the proud pines, and the remains of the glaciers, which felt like being in a paradise.

It happened to be the weekend, and there was a long queue of vehicles entering the park. There was no weaving in and no honking, and everything was in order.

You need to buy a ticket to enter (or an annual pass is also ok, and it can also save time queuing). The ticket is per car, $25 per car, so it is of course cost-effective if there are many people.

Whether in the morning or evening, strolling along the beautiful and tranquil river bank, listening to the gurgling sound of the water, is a rare and relaxing experience.

Compared to Yosemite National Park and the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park exudes a stronger sense of nature. As soon as the car entered the park, my eyes were drawn to the magnificent rock formations—rough, tall, majestic, and vibrantly colored... Words can't fully describe them; I was overwhelmed by a sense of awe.

The roads in Zion National Park are all red, and the rocks are all strong, which has created the deep valleys and steep rocks with various shapes.

Compared with other national parks in southern Utah, Zion's scenery is not so stunning, but it has mountains and water, which is also unique.

Compared with the Grand Canyon National Park, I personally prefer Zion, it is very good, and there are many foreigners who come here to ride.

The scenery of Zion National Park contrasts with that of the Grand Canyon. While Grand Canyon National Park primarily overlooks the majestic Grand Canyon from a high vantage point, Zion National Park allows visitors to descend into the canyon, winding through the narrow gorge and enjoying the scenery below and along its sides. While Zion National Park cannot compare to the Grand Canyon in terms of grandeur, its strengths lie in its compactness and elegance. This type of landscape offers far more diverse photo opportunities than simply a single, magnificent canyon.

Walking at the canyon floor, one gazes up at the towering mountains on either side. In some places, the cliffs converge, leaving only a narrow ravine wide enough for one person to pass. Due to the restricted terrain, many areas require hiking or climbing, making this a popular hiking destination. The park boasts many renowned trails, the most famous of which is the river traversing The Narrows, the narrowest point at the end of the canyon. Unfortunately, due to our tight schedule, we wasted this ideal hiking park by choosing two shorter trails: the Riverside Walk and the Emerald Pools Trail.

Starting from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, we drove along the rarely traveled Highway 89 from the Colorado Plateau at 3,000 meters to the Great Basin area with an altitude of almost 0, and then climbed to the Zion Canyon at more than 1,000 meters. The elevation change was dramatic and the scenery was spectacular.

Upon arriving inside the park, to protect the environment, all private vehicles must park at the visitor center parking lot and transfer to the green shuttle bus for the tour. Since we arrived quite early, the shuttle hadn't yet started running. We boarded the first free shuttle of the day and began our tour of the canyon floor. Our first stop was the bus's final stop, the Sinawava Temple, where we disembarked and entered the Riverside Walk. After disembarking, we continued along the Virgin River, deep into the canyon's narrowest area.

Zion's scenery rivals the Grand Canyon's, and we only had a few hours to truly explore it! But I also know that the most wonderful trips are those with regrets. Without regrets, what's the point of a wonderful trip? Hmm! Thinking about that makes me feel better.

The beauty here is distinct from the Grand Canyon. Green vegetation lingers above towering mountains and red rocks. The recent downpour has created numerous small waterfalls, streams, and rivers. After entering the park, we risked another nighttime drive and automatically switched our route to "stop at every stop," stopping wherever there was a view. Every time we got in the car, we vowed not to stop at the next stop, but we couldn't resist the allure of the scenery and stopped! The views were simply stunning.

The trails in Zion are quite famous. Our plan was to walk a small trail in the morning and meet the highlight, Angel's Landing, in the afternoon. We arrived at Canyon Overlook Trail early in the morning (follow the map) and walked a section of the trail that was not difficult. I felt that this section had no special features and the scenery was ordinary, but there were still many people walking. The ridge below was a nightmare that kept waking me up from my dreams at night. The first two miles of Angel's Landing were easy to walk but very tiring. Many people did not continue to move forward after reaching here, but just climbed up in a roundabout way. The ridge below was a narrow ridge. From here on, the only place to use the rope was the iron rope in the middle. The height difference of each stone was very large. In the end, I went down the mountain with great effort and tears. Because I had been climbing high stones, my knees felt strained and it hurt every time I turned.

The most famous trail in Zion is a canyon creek that crosses it. The entire trail is basically through water. We prepared creek shoes, but as we were inexperienced, we didn't wear rubber socks. A lot of small stones from the creek got into our shoes and rubbed our feet in many places.

Although it was hot outside, it was still cool inside the canyon. It was even colder when I stepped into the water. Fortunately, I was wearing long-sleeved outdoor clothes.

Take the shuttle and get off at Temple of Sinawava