点评:We did the Grand Rooms Tour, which lasted about 90 minutes and gave us a really good feel for the property.
Pro tip #1: Check in right away at the ticket window inside the Visitors Center. You'll get your wristband and instructions on where to board the bus that takes you up to the castle. The 15 bus ride up the mountain to the castle is entertaining and informative in itself.
Pro tip #2: Arrive about an hour before your tour time so you can watch the short film about the history of Hearst Castle. It adds context and makes the experience much more meaningful once you're actually walking through the estate.
The visitor center itself is comfortable and easy to navigate. There's a coffee stand with snacks, a gift shop, and clean bathrooms. Nice place to cruise while waiting for your allotted time. Bur don't miss the bus !!
The castle tour was entertaining and enjoyable, covering both the exterior grounds and interior rooms, giving us a glimpse into how the ultra-wealthy lived during America's Gilded Age.
Built between 1919 and the late 1940s by publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst, the estate officially called La Cuesta Encantada ("The Enchanted Hill") was designed with pioneering architect Julia Morgan, the first licensed female architect in California. Hearst filled the property with art and architectural pieces collected from Europe. Apparently Europe made a huge impression on him when he visited as a child.
Our tour guide was super chill with a relaxed sense of humor, which made the experience even more enjoyable. He gave us a lot of background and history as the tour went along. Don't forget to tip.
Definitely worth a visit and another excuse to visit the beautiful central California coast.
Happy Travels!
翻译:我们参加了“大房间之旅”,大约90分钟,让我们对这座庄园有了非常深刻的了解。
小贴士1:一进游客中心就去售票窗口办理登记。你会拿到手环,并获得前往城堡的巴士乘车指南。乘坐巴士上山的15分钟本身就是一段有趣且富有教育意义的旅程。
小贴士2:提前大约一小时到达,这样你就可以观看关于赫斯特城堡历史的短片。这能帮助你更好地了解城堡的历史背景,让你在真正漫步于庄园时获得更丰富的体验。
游客中心本身舒适且布局合理。这里有提供小吃的咖啡吧、礼品店和干净的洗手间。在等待参观时间的时候,这里是个不错的休闲场所。但千万别错过巴士!
城堡之旅精彩纷呈,令人愉悦。我们参观了城堡的外部庭院和内部房间,得以一窥美国镀金时代超级富豪们的生活方式。
这座名为“La Cuesta Encantada”(意为“魔法山”)的庄园由出版业巨头威廉·伦道夫·赫斯特于1919年至20世纪40年代末建造,由加州首位获得执照的女建筑师、先锋建筑师朱莉娅·摩根设计。赫斯特从欧洲搜罗了众多艺术品和建筑构件,将庄园装点得美轮美奂。显然,他童年时期的欧洲之旅给他留下了深刻的印象。
我们的导游非常随和,幽默风趣,让整个参观体验更加愉快。他一路为我们讲解了许多背景知识和历史故事。别忘了给小费哦!
绝对值得一游,也为游览美丽的加州中部海岸增添了一个绝佳的理由。
祝您旅途愉快!