In the 1970s, there was a famous English song “The California Hotelâ€, and many people would emerge lonely men driving speeding on the western US highway... What is the real American highway nowadays? What people can enjoy the beauty of the road? What problems should we notice? This is a topic of discussion that many Chinese tourists intending to drive to the United States are interested in. In the United States, the best scenery is on the road, such as the Atlantic Ocean in Florida, the mountain landscape in Tennessee, Georgia, and the Lake District in Chicago. The United States is hailed as a country on wheels. Due to too many private cars, many city buses and taxis are quite deserted. For tourists, car hire is the best choice. In recent years, as more mature Chinese tourists have chosen to drive to the United States, this market is booming. Nowadays, some Chinese people in their 60s and older are able to travel through the United States and Canada by taking a Chinese-language version of their navigation and travel guides. The inclusiveness and diversity of American culture, as well as the characteristics of many Chinese communities and Chinese students, all give confidence to friends from the United States. “In the United States, the best scenery is on the road, the Atlantic Ocean in Florida, the mountain landscape in Tennessee, Georgia, the scenery in the Lake District in Chicago, and the more important thing is to feel the friendly and pristine atmosphere of the local people.†College Friend Zhang Bo introduced. On the roads of the United States, you can feel free, free and easy, honest, and novelty. This kind of travel method allows you to truly integrate. U.S. highway food and accommodation on both sides are very convenient In the summer of 2011, Zhang Bo headed north from Miami and traveled all the way through Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, and finally to the northern city of Chicago for 2,500 kilometers. In this itinerary, he chose to ride on the local section of the local road, similar to China's national roads and provincial highways. "In Florida, I've been driving on Highway No. 1. This is a coastal road that starts from Key West, the southernmost city in the United States, and extends along the Atlantic Ocean to the north and reaches New York." The road environment is stable and there are no rolling roads. “The longest stay is in St. Augustine, a small town in northern Florida.†This town is the oldest city in the United States and still retains its 16th-century Spanish colonial style. After entering Georgia, Zhang Bo switched to Highway 23 and Highway 41 and crossed the high mountains of Georgia to Kentucky. Accommodations on both sides of the U.S. highway are very convenient and the distance between the hotels is not very far. “In addition to the Motel, I sometimes sleep on the lawn next to the road and sometimes in the residents' backyard. In the city of Nashville, Tennessee, which is known as the capital of the cosmopolitan village, I was staying by the locals: after the owner handed over the keys to me, I went out on a date with my husband and returned home the next morning." â– Tips for driving the United States International credit card and driver's license Renting a car in the United States requires two things: a credit card and a driver's license. The main focus of the car rental company is not to prevent fraud and arrears of rent. Instead, it is placed on the scheduling and management of vehicles. Customers only have credit cards and there is room for credit. Even if you are penniless, you still rent cars. In states with less strict regulations, you can rent a car as long as you hold your national driving license. General car rental companies have a memorandum that lists driving licenses and related materials for countries around the world. However, for Chinese tourists who do not have an international driver’s license, it is best to prepare an English driver’s license “notarized†in advance in a notary office. The Chinese version is compared with the English version. E-ZPass In the United States, some expressway toll stations use the uncharted model. Americans all know to put coins into these "unpaid" big iron drums, but this is often overlooked by Chinese self-driving guests and they are eventually fined. In addition to the road tolls, in some places each penalty also requires an additional management fee of approximately $25 (something $15). In order to avoid trouble, it is recommended that if the travel is fixed, you can purchase the E-ZPass (including the toll crossing fee) at the car rental company, and the car rental company will pay the road toll to the US traffic control department. Take a shuttle bus to the pick up point Each car rental company has a special shuttle bus at the US airport to pick up the car rental guests. So out of the terminal building, we must pay special attention to the parking station of the car rental company's ferry service. Some car rental companies have special car rental counters at the airport, but most car rental companies do not have car rental counters within the airport. Take a ferry bus for about 15 minutes. Car vouchers After you book a car in advance in China, you must have a “car rental voucher†to pick up the car in the United States. You need to report the booking number to the staff in order to be able to enter the car rental program. There will be some electronic agreement options at the site ( Option) requires you to choose, if you do not need these additional services, answer NO. Off-site fare This year, through Saddle Road Da Look Car Rental, the United States in California, Arizona, Nevada, and the three states within the three states to "return the car off-site", you can return fare away from different places, within the state of Florida can be free to return fare. At the time of booking, it is important to ask the car rental company. According to the regulations of each car rental company, some of the fare reimbursement of the fare is a “US$ 750 capping†plan, while others are charged a one-dollar fee per mile. Don't forget to look for zero money Refueling at a gas station in the U.S. will normally directly use a credit card for $60. After the oil is added, the oil pump will be hung back to its original position. There will be an accurate number indicating that the instrument displays your fuel. In most cases, the amount of oil you add will not exceed. 60 US dollars, so don't forget to ask the staff for change. 24-hour roadside emergency rescue call with simultaneous interpretation When renting a car, you will receive a "Notes" card with 24-hour roadside assistance. This rescue service has the function of "simultaneous interpretation". You only need to tell the other person that "Chinese translator" is needed. After you are connected, you can speak in Chinese about your situation, car number, license number, driver's name, etc. Information, there will be "simultaneous interpretation" to help you translate into English. Portable GPS Navigation It is not recommended to rent a GPS navigation in a car rental company. Buy a portable GPS navigation with a US map in China and install it on the car. Can also be loaded on the car's domestic GPS navigator, in the mobile phone to download an English version of the United States local navigation, two navigation control look, more error-prone. Reservations on Price Line Experienced self-driving tourists will book a nightly accommodation on the Price Line website and compare the price on Price Line with Ctrip.com in China. If the price on Ctrip.com is cheaper, book it with Ctrip. Frequently, there are very good hotel promotions on the Price Line. Some tourists spend less than the motel and live in four-star hotels. â– American Classic Highway Recommended Road: US Highway 1 Recommended by: Yang Chen, Public Relations and Co-Management Manager, National Tourism Administration, National Tourism Administration, USA Known as the most beautiful road in the world, from San Francisco all the way to the south of San Diego, along the side is the vast Pacific Ocean, on one side is the steep high rocky mountains, a thousand kilometers. The best part is the more than 600 kilometers between San Francisco and Los Angeles, scattered with many secluded and beautiful seaside towns. The “Big Sur†on this road was rated as a must-see attraction for a lifetime. The most beautiful place on the land and sea in the world is the Big Sur of the United States on the west coast of the United States. It is the highest distance from the sea level. The sight is stunned and the vast Pacific Ocean is even more spectacular. Recommended Highway: US Blue Ridge Parkway The Blue Ridge Mountain Scenic Highway runs from Tennessee in the south to Virginia in the north, running through the panorama of North Carolina and is the busiest road in the southeastern United States every fall. Here, the view of autumn leaves is even wider, revealing the open-minded attitude of the southern Americans. Every fall, the plants turn red in chronological order: first the hawthorn and the black rubber tree, then the poplar and the hickory, then the maple and the yellow eucalypt, and finally the oak, which is reddish in late autumn. Driving along the scenic road, from afar, the speed of discoloration of the leaves is not the same, and a mountain forest will show various levels of color. Highway: Hawaii - Hana Highway The small town of Hana is located on the rugged east coast of Maui and is considered to be the last paradise in Hawaii that has not been destroyed by tourists. The famous road to Hana, which leads to Hana, is approximately 83 kilometers from Maui Kahului Airport, but it takes at least 3 hours to drive. This road has to go through 612 turns, and 54 narrow single-lane bridges are also known as the most thrilling road for self-driving. On the north side of the road is the blue Pacific Ocean. Waves and waves of sea water beat the black rocks, making a deafening noise. Route 66, departing from Chicago Recommender: Zhang Lei, Manager, Operations Department, Saddle Road, China Recommended reason: Route 66 was called "The Road to Motherhood" by the Americans. Diagonally from Chicago all the way to Santa Monica, California, a total length of about 3939 kilometers. Route 66 is the first expressway in the United States that crosses the east and west. Today Route 66 has become a cultural symbol. The road once disappeared on the map, but under the unremitting efforts of civil organizations, it eventually returned to the United States on the map of the “Historic Heritage Route 66â€. Main sections: Chicago - Springfield (drive: 199 miles, approximately 4 hours) Take Interstate 55 for 180 miles to Springfield, the capital of Illinois, where you can see the first sight of Route 66 and pay tribute to the Lincoln Tombs. Springfield - St. Louis (drive: 124 miles, approximately 3 hours) Walk ten miles from Lonely Dwarf Park and stop at the famous Route 66 State Highway. Springfield - Oklahoma City (drive: 246 mi, about 5 hours) When traveling through the borders of Missouri and Oklahoma, it is recommended to use the town of Jopring. The famous Bonnie and Clyde had stayed there. Turning to Tulsa in Tulsa, it is the largest and most complete collection of western American art and handicrafts in the world. Tsummer Refueling - Albuquerque (drive: 185 miles, approximately 3 hours 20 minutes) Drive south to the Santa Cruz National Forest to Albuquerque. On the ancient Route 66, the Magical Path is held by three extinct volcanoes. Recently, the classic cars and tourist roads featured here have been photographed and added to the video of Route 66. Grand Canyon - Kingman (drive: 191 miles, 3 hours) Get off the Interstate Highway from Seligman and take a few miles of the original Route 66. This preserves the flavor of all old roads. The "end point" on Route 66 will reach Kingman. â– California Self Drive Route Pacific Coast Grand Rapids Self-driving route recommended: California coast The main journey: 1. Santa Barbara City, Hearst Castle One morning in Santa Barbara City, buy the latest fashion trends on State Street or the New Baisi Outdoor Shopping Center. About an hour's drive to the northwest, take a light lunch in the Danish-influenced town of Solvansuur, and keep your stomach to taste the local traditional pastries. A two-hour drive north (California Highway 1) takes you to the palace-style Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Visitors can visit the lush gardens, swimming pools and unobstructed views of the sea. Finally dinner and overnight in Cambria. 2 seaside Carmel, Monterrey On the way to Monterey, the wonders are everywhere. About a two-hour drive north, you will pass through the thrilling bends on the Pacific Coast Highway in Big Sur, where you'll pass by the waterfalls and distant views of the cliffs. Peak, hidden hot spring, if you are lucky, you can also see the California Condor. With more luck, head north for 45 minutes to reach Carmel on the beach and taste a dirty Harry's hamburger at the little hotel run by Klint Eastwood. 3, San Jose, Silicon Valley, San Francisco Take a morning to visit the world-famous Winchester Mystery House, a strange mansion of the late heiress Sarah Winchester. In the afternoon, stroll around the shops, galleries and art galleries along the pier. You can also visit the nearby Chinatown. Another option is to take the ferry to the "notorious" Alcatraz, which was once the most notorious federal prisoner of the 20th century. You can also visit the California Academy of Sciences, which is the only one in the world under the same roof, including an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum, and a four-story tropical rainforest. Enjoy dinner in San Francisco’s fashionable church district or Union Square, overnight in San Francisco. 
