Seven-day self-drive through the most beautiful scenic roads in Utah
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Day1: Zion National Park
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This is the visitor center of Zion National Park, which provides information about Zion National Park. Zion National Park is located in Utah, about three hours' drive from Las Vegas, closer than the Grand Canyon National Park, making it easy to travel back and forth in the same day. Zion National Park is one of the famous tourist attractions in the United States. It is located on the Southwest Grand Circle, one of the classic self-driving routes. Zion National Park is one of the best national parks in the United States for hiking. Tourists can enjoy more than ten different hiking routes, including the famous The Narrows and Angel's Landing. The former requires special equipment for walking in water, round trip for nearly 10 miles, taking about eight hours, while Angel's Landing Trail is one of the top ten hiking trails in the United States, full of challenges. If you love hiking, Zion National Park is your ideal choice.
Day2: Panguitch
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Bryce Canyon National Park is located near the small town of Panguitch, Utah. Although it is called a canyon, it is actually an open-air theater formed by erosion along the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The unique geological structure is the rock pillars, which were formed by erosion from wind, water, ice, and sedimentary rocks from lake beds. These red, orange, and white rocks form a peculiar natural landscape, making it known as the hall of natural stone statues. The park boasts magnificent sunrise views and a walking tour on the left that stretches for dozens of kilometers, allowing visitors to venture into the canyon area for multi-day hikes or camping. Here, the air is cleaner and more transparent, and the sun illuminates the entire plateau as soon as it rises above the horizon. Although the temperature is lower in the morning, the park combines the power and wonder of nature to present a beautiful landscape painting.
Day3: Garfield County
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Senic Byway 12 All American Road sign
If you simply drive straight from start to finish, the entire journey takes about 3 hours, but most people find it hard to resist stopping along the way. Along Highway 12, you can experience the geographical diversity, passing through several state parks such as Kodachrome Basin State Park, Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, Anasazi State Park Museum, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Dixie National Forest, Calf Creek Falls, Cottonwood Canyon, Boulder Mountain, and the Gap in the Rocks, as well as numerous popular restaurants and shops. The best way to truly enjoy Highway 12 is to take your time and make stops along the way.
Stay overnight at a hotel in Torrey or choose the Red Canyon Campground. For dining recommendations, one of the best dining experiences in the West is Hell's Backbone Grill.
Day4: Garfield County
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Capitol Reef National Park injects colors into a 100-mile stretch from north to south. Its main geological feature is the Waterpocket Fold, a geological fold with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges. Explore rock art and petroglyphs in the red rocks of Capitol Reef National Park, telling the story of the early Native American Fremont culture. Visit the historic orchards in Fruita, which was an early pioneer settlement and is now the headquarters of the national park. Various fruits in the orchards can be picked during the season, and even taken away for a small fee. Take a look at the old Fruita school, taste freshly baked pies at the Historic Gifford Homestead, travel along the scenic drive through Capitol Reef, or take a short hike to Hickman Bridge or Cohab Canyon.
Stay overnight at a hotel in Torrey.
Day5: Salt Lake City
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Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah and a must-visit destination for those traveling to Utah's ski resorts or heading north to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. Instead of just passing through, Salt Lake City is worth spending more time exploring. First-time visitors can check out Temple Square, which is the spiritual center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and offers free guided tours of the temple in 40 different languages. The area also houses one of the world's largest collections of genealogical records and features performances by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Additionally, visitors can indulge in a wide variety of global cuisine in this famous food paradise. If visiting in winter, be sure not to miss out on the world-class powder skiing resorts!
