Alaska, the name seems too distant and unfamiliar in people's hearts, in the hearts of many people Alaska may be his tenth, hundredth tourist destination, or even just swept in their minds, because this place is too far away, but the magic is that many people who have been to Alaska can't stop their passion for falling in love here, don't forget the memories left in Alaska, and run around again and again, because Alaska, when you come here, You will find out that the original world really belongs to the earth, and the earth has never been conquered by people for a moment.
1. Tourist Season
Summer is the most pleasant season in Alaska, and many tourists come to visit the northernmost part of the United States during the summer months from May to September, and this season is also the most suitable season to visit Alaska's national parks because of the pleasant climate and the most beautiful natural scenery. In the summer, you can not only see the beautiful and untouched scenery of Alaska, but also see a lot of wildlife if you are lucky. In addition to summer, travel to Alaska from October to March of the following year is also a popular time in Alaska, because in winter Alaska there are many colorful and original local entertainment, among which snowmobiles and dog sledding are local star entertainment, and there is also the opportunity to enjoy the most beautiful aurora in Alaska.
2. Traffic Strategy
- Alaska Public Transportation
(1) Waterways: The Alaska Water Highway is very important, so the ports here are also very developed, of which two of the three fishing ports in the United States are in Alaska, and the port of Kodiak is also the largest port in North America. The shipping system transports people to and from 28 cities and towns in the state, as well as to Washington state and parts of Canada. Nowadays, it is not only some small and medium-sized transport ships, but also many luxury cruise ships, which will also be moored here as an important stop.
(2) Overland: The Alaska Highway is the only land route to the outside world. Among them, the public buses between various scenic spots in Alaska are also very complete and convenient. Some of Alaska's ecological reserves are only accessible by road, which is not accessible by private cars, and is generally only accessible by official buses. At the same time, Alaska's railways are also relatively well-developed, and they are also an important means of transportation to many scenic spots: from Suward in the south to Fairbanks in the north, with a total length of 470 kilometers, not only passenger cars, but also as tourist cars, especially in some areas that can only be reached by rail.
(3) Air: To go to some parts of Alaska, you can only reach by plane, especially some scenic spots in the Arctic Circle of Alaska, taking a plane is undoubtedly the most convenient way.
- Alaska Local Transportation
(1) Snowmobile: In North Alaska, snowmobiles are a common means of transportation for Alaska locals in winter, especially in sparsely populated and rugged rural areas, and now this kind of snowmobiles have become one of the most popular entertainment experiences for tourists to Alaska.
(2) Small aircraft: to travel to the polar regions of Alaska or to Alaska's national parks for in-depth tourism, many places can use this kind of small aircraft, which can not only allow tourists to go deep into the scenic spots to enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also better protect the natural ecology of Alaska.
(3) Dog sledding: Dog sledding is a very unique means of transportation in Alaska, which was once widely used by locals in the vast snow, and is the most common means of transportation in winter along with snowmobiles, and has now become one of the most popular entertainment projects in Alaska.
3. Food Strategy
In the urban area of Alaska, it is a multi-ethnic fusion of bungalows, in addition to the local ethnic groups, there are many immigrants to settle here, so in Alaska in addition to a lot of typical American food, there are many local Eskimo and other ethnic style cuisine, and because there is a Chinatown, so there are also restaurants with traditional Chinese flavors, as well as Indian food, Japanese food, etc., the taste is very rich. However, if you go to the wild in Alaska, it is generally a very fast and simple meal.
4. Accommodation guide
In Alaska, most of the cities are vast, among which Juneau is the capital of Alaska, the famous Fairbanks is the second largest city in Alaska, and there is also the largest city in Alaska, Anchorage, these three cities are not only important cities in Alaska, but also important cities in Alaska population and transportation, so the accommodation conditions in these cities are good, and because Alaska is in the northern region, the climate is relatively cold, and the accommodation here is designed with heating equipment. However, visitors to Alaska don't just come here to experience the cityscape, because the best travel in Alaska is the wilderness adventure, whether it is crossing glaciers, deep into pristine reserves or viewing the Northern Lights, you need to stay in the wilderness, so the local snowy cabins, glass cabins and camping tents are among the most popular accommodations.
5. Entertainment Activities
Because it is difficult to get a visa to Alaska, if you want to travel to Alaska, people are generally well-planned and have a strong purpose, and most of the people who come to Alaska are not here to enjoy the vacation, because Alaska, the pure land of the world, has too many original natural scenery worth exploring, so most of the people who come here to travel are to explore nature. So the most popular recreational activities in Alaska are also a variety of adventure activities.
- Aurora Tour
If there's one of the most popular adventures in Alaska, it's the Northern Lights, and if you're in Alaska for a few days in town, you don't have to make a trip to Alaska, as it's home to one of the most beautiful in the world. The best places to see them are in Fairbanks and Anchorage, especially in Fairbanks, where the chances of seeing the aurora are extremely high, with more than 200 days a year. When night falls, it's never been possible to see the Northern Lights close to the Arctic Circle in the middle of Alaska's fertile wilderness.
- Crossing the Arctic Circle
Because Alaska is a place close to the Arctic Circle, and there is a large area of land within the Arctic Circle, all this is undoubtedly the best conditions for those who are adventurous and want to cross the Arctic Circle. Crossing the Arctic Circle in Alaska will not only allow you to see amazing polar scenery, but also experience the bumps and bumps of the legendary Death Highway Dalton Highway, the famous oil pipeline and other polar scenery along the way, and receive a certificate issued by Alaska to cross the Arctic Circle after a thrilling journey.
- Polar Mountaineering Expedition
In Alaska, outdoor mountaineering is also a highlight, many people come here to try to climb the highest peak in the United States, McKinley Peak, while the Brooks Mountains and other mountain ranges are also very exciting, at the same time in Alaska, especially in winter, come here, experience a moving glacier adventure is also a very wonderful experience, Alaska has many glaciers, there are one of the largest glaciers in the world, here you can not only enjoy the ultimate glacier stimulation hiking and climbing, At the same time, the variable climate deep into the Arctic Circle is also a highlight and the biggest challenge.
- Explore the National Park
Alaska's national parks are the most abundant in the United States, and it is also the most intact and intact area, because here you can not only see the most pristine tundra nature, but also may be able to see many wild animals, in Alaska's national parks, for those wild animals to create their own Eden, where wild animals can live freely on this land, this is their largest native home, so it also preserves the most complete wild food chain. Because an adventure in Alaska's national parks is one of the best things to do. However, when winter comes, after the heavy snowfall, many animals here will migrate or hibernate, and everywhere is white and quiet, so if you want to come to Alaska's national parks, it is best to choose to come in the summer.
- Dog sledding, snowmobile
In addition to those that explore nature, one of Alaska's most popular activities is the famous dog sledding and snowmobiling. The winter season in Alaska is at its most active, especially from October to March, when not only the annual dog sled races are held, but also tourists flock to experience the real dog sledding experience that can only be seen in movies, as well as thrilling snowmobiling.
Epilogue
Hopefully, this guide will help you when planning your trip to Alaska.