点评:We purchased our tickets on line about 3 months in advance. We booked a 9:15am tour. Unfortunately, I found the light at this hour not conducive for good photography, but due to our travel schedule, it was the only time that worked. If you’re into photography, perhaps an afternoon tour would be better.
On the day, we parked (complimentary parking, yay!) and checked in at the ticket booth. They directed us to the gift shop where we picked up the audio tour headphones. (You’re encouraged to bring your own as the audio tour is played through your phone).
The tour starts outside, so be prepared for being in the sun. I found each audio station quite long to listen to.
You are then directed to various rooms and more outdoor points of interest. There’s a docent in some rooms if you have questions. You can linger as long as you like and even sit on chairs and take in the moment.
Since everyone’s listening to an audio tour, it’s a tranquil experience.
The gift shop offers really quality items, including Christmas ornaments, books, hats, table linens, clocks, T-shirts and garden decor.
Restrooms are available in the gift shop.
翻译:我们提前大约三个月在网上购票,预订了上午9:15的行程。可惜的是,我觉得这个时间的光线不太好拍,不过考虑到我们的行程安排,这个时间也是唯一合适的。如果你喜欢摄影,或许下午的行程会更好。
当天,我们把车停好(免费停车,耶!),在售票处登记。工作人员带我们去了礼品店,在那里我们拿到了语音导览耳机。(语音导览是通过手机播放的,建议大家自带耳机)。
导览从户外开始,所以要做好在烈日下暴晒的准备。我觉得每个语音导览的播放时间都比较长。
之后,你会被引导到不同的房间和更多户外景点。有些房间有讲解员,方便你解答疑问。你可以随意逗留,甚至可以坐在椅子上欣赏美景。
因为每个人都在听语音导览,所以整个过程非常宁静。
礼品店出售各种优质商品,包括圣诞饰品、书籍、帽子、桌布、钟表、T恤和花园装饰。
礼品店内设有洗手间。