Exploring Washington: Congress, Monuments, Art & History
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total distance 11
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Day1: Washington > Washington D.C.
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Iconic, domed classical building housing the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours.
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The White House is the presidential residence located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in northwest Washington, D.C. Its exterior is made of white sandstone, hence the name. The White House is divided into two parts: the main building and the east and west wings. The main building includes a library, map room, and displays of gold, silver, and porcelain gifts from various countries. The west wing is the office area, including the oval-shaped presidential office. Outside, visitors can enjoy the beautiful Rose Garden and south lawn. Unlike the grandeur of the dome of the Capitol building, the White House is a three-story, flat-roofed neoclassical-style building. Due to their similar appearance, some domestic media often confuse the White House with the Capitol building. However, the White House is the living space of the U.S. president and their family.
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The Washington Monument is located in the center of the National Mall and stands at 169 meters tall, dedicated to honoring the first U.S. President, George Washington. Its exterior is simple with no inscriptions, yet the interior walls are engraved with 188 memorial stones from around the world, including one in Chinese sourced from scholar Xu Jialu's "Brief Annals of the World."
Visitors can take an elevator to reach the top of the Washington Monument and look out upon the entire city of Washington, D.C. through 8 observation windows. This magnificent structure is a must-see destination!
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The Lincoln Memorial is an ancient Greek-inspired temple style building located at the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate the American President Lincoln. It is 118 feet long east to west, 188 feet wide north to south, and 80 feet high, supported by 36 ancient white marble columns. In the center of the memorial, there is a 19-foot-high seated statue of Lincoln. On the left-hand wall of the statue, there is Lincoln's second inaugural speech engraved. On the stone wall behind the statue, there are five lines of characters expressing reverence and commemoration of Lincoln. This memorial has an important position in people's hearts and history, witnessing Lincoln's immense contribution to saving the Union and the people. Abraham Lincoln's reputation will forever be remembered.
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The National Museum of Natural History in the United States is one of the world's largest natural history museums, and also the most visited natural museum. It was completed in 1910 and covers an area of about 123,000 square meters, with an exhibition area of 33,000 square meters. The museum is themed around "Earth", with a total of more than 126 million exhibits covering fields such as dinosaur fossils, marine life, mammals, minerals, etc. A research team of 185 natural history scientists conduct world natural and cultural history research here. The museum has lifelike animal models and specimens, as well as expanded animal ecological environments, displaying the characteristics and habits of various species in nature. The museum also has a human origin exhibition hall with real-time updates on global population data. The underground store also provides services such as cloakrooms and restaurants; the first floor contains animal and plant specimens, dinosaur fossil halls, marine exhibition halls, etc.; the second floor displays precious gems and minerals. The museum's exhibits are well preserved, including the Hope Diamond, also known as the "cursed diamond", which has been circulating for nearly 300 years and is now on display in a necklace, attracting more than one billion tourists.
Day2: Washington D.C. > Washington
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The National Gallery of Art (NGA) in the United States is composed of the East and West Wings and a sculpture garden. It was established through the donation of an Italian art collection by artists Mellon and Samuel Carris. The museum does not belong to the Smithsonian Institution's museums, but it is open to visitors year-round for free. The West Wing, designed by John Russell Pope, houses a wide collection of medieval paintings and sculptures, European works from the late 19th century, and works from American artists of the early 20th century, including renowned masters such as Yang Weimer, Rembrandt, Monet, Van Gogh, and Da Vinci. The East Wing, designed by Mr. I. M. Pei, is currently undergoing renovations, but this does not affect exhibition viewing. Visitors can download a mobile app called Your Art before their visit to view detailed descriptions of the permanent and classic collections, and real-time statistics on the number of visitors. During visits to the exhibition halls, please do not answer calls, but there are comfortable sofas in some of the larger halls for visitors to rest and enjoy the beautiful artworks. Overall, the National Gallery of Art in the United States is renowned for its unique architecture and rich and precious collections.
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Museum documenting the history of aviation & space exploration, with displays of vehicles & more.
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Iconic outdoor memorial honoring the 16 million Americans who served during World War II.
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Columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon on the man-made reservoir known as the Tidal Basin.
