Places (POIs) visited during this tour
Place #1
Recommended Starting Point
Distance: 0.31mi
, Attraction : 开始啦 (Kāi shǐ la)
Big Oak Flat Rd, Wawona, CA 95389, USA
大橡树坪入口 (Dà xiàng shù píng rùkǒu)
好啦,咱们现在往山谷里开啦!这里是优胜美地(Yōu shèng měi dì)国家公园的“大橡树平口(Dà xiàng shù píng kǒu)”入口,也算是主要大门之一。它就在公园西边,沿着120号公路。从旧金山湾区(Jiù jīn shān wān qū)和北加州(Běi jiāzhōu)来的游客,都爱走这儿,风景好,路也方便。
一过这个口儿,立马儿就能看见漂亮的森林、花岗岩悬崖,还能瞥见内华达山脉(Nèi huá dá shān mài)的山影儿。从这儿去优胜美地谷(Yōu shèng měi dì gǔ)特快,那可是公园里最有名的地方之一!从大门开到谷底,大概四十五分钟就到。
一过这个口儿,立马儿就能看见漂亮的森林、花岗岩悬崖,还能瞥见内华达山脉(Nèi huá dá shān mài)的山影儿。从这儿去优胜美地谷(Yōu shèng měi dì gǔ)特快,那可是公园里最有名的地方之一!从大门开到谷底,大概四十五分钟就到。
Place #2
Distance: 1.35mi
8028 Big Oak Flat Rd, TUOLUMNE MEADOWS, CA 95389, USA
加油站到啦! (Jiāyóuzhàn dào la!)
各位,注意啦!咱们左手边儿就是一个加油站,想最后“方便”一下,或者补给点儿啥,就趁现在!(Zhè wèi, zhùyì la! Zánmen zuǒshǒubiānr jiùshì yī ge jiāyóuzhàn, xiǎng zuìhòu "fāngbiàn" yīxià, huòzhě bǔjǐ diǎnr shá, jiù chèn xiànzài!) 里头有零食、饮料、公共厕所,要是你、孩子们,或者谁想活动活动筋骨,跑两步,这儿也够地方。(Lǐtou yǒu língshí, yǐnliào, gōnggòng cèsuǒ, yàoshi nǐ, háizimen, huòzhě shuí xiǎng huódòng huódòng jīngǔ, pǎo liǎng bù, zhèr yě gòu dìfang.)
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour
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+ How long does this tour take?
Most travelers complete this tour in approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on pace, time spent at each stop, and optional detours. Having said that, please remember that self-guided tours are extremly flexible (you can start, pause, continue anytime) and everyone has their own pace.
+ What does this tour include?
This self-guided driving tour includes 24 stops, covering top attractions such as 大橡树坪入口 (Dà xiàng shù píng rùkǒu), 加油站到啦! (Jiāyóuzhàn dào la!), 优胜美地,讲古啦!(Yōushèngměidì, jiǎng gǔ la!), 老橡树平路起点 (Lǎo xiàngshù pínglù qǐdiǎn), 优胜美地,风景绝了!(Yōushèngměidì, fēngjǐng jué le!).
+ Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at 大橡树坪入口 (Dà xiàng shù píng rùkǒu) (Address: Big Oak Flat Rd, Wawona, CA 95389, USA). You can begin the tour there or join from any stop along the route.
+ What type of tour is this?
This is a self-guided driving tour designed to be completed by car, covering scenic routes, city highlights and optional key stops.
+ Can I do this tour at my own pace?
Yes, this is a self-guided driving tour, so you can start anytime and explore at your own pace. You can pause, skip stops, or spend more time at places that interest you. You can even split it into multiple days. Explore however feels right for you. The only vaiables that might affect your pace are speed limits and traffic congestion.
+ Do I need a car for this tour?
Yes, this is a driving tour, designed to be completed by car, with stops spread across different locations connected by a driving route.
+ Do I need anything in order to take the tour?
There are two things that you need - 1. A mobile phone (with the UCPlaces app installed and active location services, and a cellular data plan with a decent signal for downloading the tour). 2. A car. Here are some recommendations for a great experience: 1. Make sure your phone is fully charged and bring a charging cable for your car. 2. Connect your phone to the car speaker system via bluetooth or use our CarPlay/Android Auto option for the best experience.
+ How will I navigate from point to point during the tour?
The tour uses GPS-based navigation through the UCPlaces app, with automatic audio playback and step-by-step directions between stops. This works great either directly from your phone, or while connected to your car's multimedia system and using our CarPlay or Android Auto options. Just follow the route and listen to the audio guide. Use the resume feature to continue from where you recently stopped (or closed the app). Easily skip or go back to stops.
+ Is this tour suitable for families or groups?
Yes, self-guided tours are ideal for families and small groups, allowing everyone to explore comfortably without being tied to a fixed schedule.
+ What makes a self-guided tour better than a guided tour?
Self-guided tours are more flexible, affordable, and personalized. You can avoid crowds, choose your pace, and focus on the stops that interest you most.
+ I installed the app and it's now asking for GPS and media access permissions, why?
The app is your tour-guide, it needs to know where you are located on the map to be able to trigger the points of interest. It also needs access to audio and media files to provide you with this experience.
+ What happens if there are unexpected roadblocks or navigation issues?
We have been working hard to deliver a great experience. Though you may run into unexpected obstacles (the world is constantly changing), our app has multiple features and mechanisms in place to help you overcome them, including: AI assistance, force play an audio if you can't reach the stop, skip or return to stops, automatic rerouting and more.
+ Can I take the tour in my language?
Though all of our tours are primarily in English, many tours are muyltilingual (including: Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, Japanese, Hebrew, French, Arabic and more...). The tour language options depend on the specific tour - You can easily check which languages are available in the tour screen!
) to use Force Play, Skip, and Back, for full flexibility.